Malaysia Birdwatching Tour in Danum Valley
This 4-day Malaysia Birding Tour in Danum Valley, Sabah is leisurely-paced and available on request. From your base at the tranquil Borneo Rainforest Lodge, you can enjoy the unique sights and sounds of the Danum Valley Conservation Area, the oldest rainforest in Borneo, and explore 43,800 hectares of pristine and undisturbed tropical flora and fauna.
The lowland dipterocarp rainforest of Danum Valley has recorded more than 340 species of resident and migratory birds, including several that are endemic to Borneo. On your Malaysia birding adventure you can expect to see Argus and Bulwer's Pheasants, Bornean Bristleheads, Asian Paradise Flycatchers, Bornean Ground Cuckoos, Bornean and Black-throated Wren-Babblers, Dusky Munias and seven species of Pitta, including the rare Giant Pitta. Danum Valley is also home to all eight species of Bornean Hornbills, most notably the magnificent Rhinoceros Hornbill, the national bird of Malaysia.
Your itinerary includes a full agenda of Malaysia birding trips to the prime locations to observe specific species and behaviour. This includes night walks to experience the nocturnal activities of birds in the rainforest. Our guides are all ornithology specialists and can advise on how to find particular birds on your list, as well as insight into conservation work to protect the biodiversity of this fragile ecosystem.
You will also have the opportunity to observe some of the 120 mammal species in the region, including Western Tarsiers, Pygmy Elephants, Orang-utans, Clouded Leopards, Bornean Gibbons, Red Leaf Monkeys, Macaques, Bearded Pigs, Slow Lorises, Giant Red Flying Squirrels and Sun Bears. There also 72 types of reptile and 56 amphibian species, as well a staggering 200 types of plant per hectare.
Highlights of this Malaysia Birding Tour in Danum Valley include:
- The chance to observe 340 resident and migrant types of bird, including species endemic to Borneo
- Enjoy the varied wildlife in Danum Valley with a huge number of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects
- Full agenda of tours to visit the prime spots for Malaysia birding
- Night walks to enjoy the nocturnal birdlife of the rainforest
- Relaxing in comfort in the award-winning Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Like the look of this tour but would like to stay see more of Sabah's unique wildlife, check out our 5-day Borneo Jungle Adventure Trekking Holiday
Alternative Tour Name: Birdwatching in Danum Valley Conservation Area 5D4N Package
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