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Travel<br />
Go Lush at<br />
Danum Valley,<br />
Sabah<br />
A nature reserve in Lahad Datu, Sabah, the Valley protects hundreds of unique and endangered wildlife<br />
and fauna species in a rainforest the size of Singapore and contains the highest concentrations of wild<br />
orangutans. There are over 300 species of trees which include the better known types like Kapur, Seraya<br />
and Keruing which can grow up to 50 metres with their huge buttress roots. Danum Valley is also the<br />
largest remaining habitat for Borneo's most endangered species including the Sumatran rhino, Borneo<br />
pygmy elephant and clouded leopard. There are also over 300 species of birds! Take a short getaway<br />
to the Valley and see how many you can identify!<br />
Day 1<br />
Explore the lush tropical rainforest, take pictures<br />
of the mystical Borneo jungle and escape the<br />
hustle and bustle of the city. But, do all this<br />
while cycling through the rainforest! So, if you<br />
haven't mastered the art of cycling, this is the<br />
time to start! Stop in your tracks and see<br />
orangutan, gibbons, tarsiers, deers, wild cats<br />
or sun bears! There are organised bike tours<br />
from Lahad Datu town if you are clueless on<br />
going by yourself. Just keep an eye out for<br />
brochures or tourist information centres in town.<br />
Also, on the way to the valley, you will pass<br />
villages, roadside stalls, palm trees and<br />
ultimately the jungle. Stock up on food and<br />
drinks if necessary as you most definitely will<br />
go hungry depending on how long you decide<br />
to bike through the Valley.<br />
After a tiring bicycle tour, rest those tired thighs<br />
and go for a slow and leisurely night walk in<br />
search of nocturnal animals.<br />
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