Prior to May 1995, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) was an informal protected area in the Ulu Segama Forest Reserve of primary, undisturbed, predominantly lowland rainforest with an outstanding complement of Borneo flora and fauna. It was part of the almost one million hectare forest concession assigned to Yayasan Sabah. In 1976, WWF Malaysia suggested that the area be declared a national park. The Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) is a 438 sq. km tract. However, Yayasan Sabah Board of Trustees resolved on November 28, 1980, to leave the area within Yayasan Sabah concession but shall leave it unlogged for the purpose of conservation. Thereafter it is known as “Danum Valley Conservation Area”.
Please make sure that you travel light and bring along your passport to Danum Valley.
Overland journey on gravel road to Danum Valley Conservation Area to explore the largest protected area of lowland dipterocarp rainforest in Sabah.
Visit Sandakan wildlife conservation centres and travel to Kinabatangan for a river cruise in search of birds and interesting wildlife within their habitats.
Travel to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre to meet orang utans, sun bears and other wildlife in Sandakan.