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Welcome To
MALIAU BASIN
CONSERVATION AREA
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While the acidic waters of Maliau Basin are proving to
support relatively few fish species, more than 30
species of amphibian have been found, including a
frog which makes its home in pitcher plants.
Amongst the multitude of invertebrates, at least two species
are new to science, a water beetle Neptosternus
thiambooni and a crab Thelphusula hulu have been
discovered.
Attractions and activities
Maliau Basin Conservation Area is ideal for adventure jungle
trekking & wilderness experience, bird watching,
photography and night walks, night drives to spot
nocturnal wildlife along the access roads, swimming
and recreation.
The famous seven-tier Maliau Waterfalls could be reached
within a day. Equally memorizing are waterfalls such
as Giluk Falls, Rafflesia Falls and Alin Falls.
Visitor also can enjoy the excitement with night safaris
with the guideden of park ranger. You can get to
gape at nocturnal wildlife.
Visitors to Maliau Basin Conservation Area are welcome, but
access is strictly controlled and permission to
enter must be obtained in advance from Yayasan Sabah.
It must be remembered that Maliau Basin is a remote,
rugged and isolated area with limited access,
communication and safety facilities.
Getting there and away
Maliau Basin entrance is situated about 40 km east
of Pensiangan in southern Sabah. It is now easily
accessible from Tawau and Keningau. It is about 190
km from Tawau. From Keningau, it takes about 3
hours. The best mode of transport is by 4WD.
Maliau Basin Conservation Area is accessible either via
Tawau or Keningau, a 4-5 hours journey from either
town. Four-wheel drive is essential as the latter
part of the journey is on logging roads.
At Maliau Basin Security Gate, where a Visitor Reception and
Information Building, an access road leads to
Agathis Camp and Maliau Basin Studies Centre.
Gate passes can be obtained from the Yayasan Sabah Maliau
Secretariat offices in Kota Kinabalu or Tawau. Gate
passes for each vehicle, including the name of
passenger must be shown at the Security Gate before
entering.
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