The Lost World – Maliau Basin
(ex – Tawau)
5 Days / 4 Nights
Itinerary:
DAY 1 - Lunch / Dinner
- 0945hrs -Pick up at Tawau Airport. Proceed on 4-wheel drive to the Maliau Basin Security Gate, 180KM away. Weather permitting; journey will take about 5 hours.
- 1330hrs Stop at Tibow for lunch
- 1400hrs Proceed to Maliau Security Gate
- 1430hrs Arrive at Maliau Security Gate for short briefing
- 1500hrs Drive on to Agathis Camp, 26KM away for the night stay. Settle in and enjoy the surrounding environment
- 1900hrs Dinner
- 2000hrs – Weather permitting, go on a night drive in search of nocturnal animals. Possible encounter/sightings of Sambar Deers, Bearded Pigs, Malay Civets, Flying Squirrels and Borneo’s Wild Ox, the Banteng.
- 2200hrs Settle in for the night.
DAY 2 - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- 0730hrs After breakfast, begin the 7KM trekking through the rainforest to reach the Camel Trophy Camp. This will take about 6hours of trekking over the rim of the Basin. The first two hours is the most challenging uphill trek for this adventure
- 1130hrs Stop for packed lunch and relax enjoying the surrounding rich vegetation
- 1230hrs Continue trekking
- 1430hrs Arrive at the Camel Trophy Camp. Settle in.
OPTION A: Walk to the Giluk Falls about 1hour away and back to Camel Trophy Camp. A dip in the pool is possible or walk to the spectacular, about 100M in height (10 storey building) Takob-Akob Falls which is about 2hours away and back.
OPTION B: Enjoy the surroundings at the Camel Trophy Camp. Have a swim at a nearby stream.
- 1900hrs Dinner and settle in for the night.
DAY 3 - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- 0730hrs -After breakfast, begin the 7KM trekking through the rainforest to reach the Camel Trophy Camp. This will take about 6hours of trekking over the rim of the Basin. The first two hours is the most challenging uphill trek for this adventure
- 1130hrs Stop for packed lunch and relax enjoying the surrounding rich vegetation
- 1230hrs Continue trekking
- 1430hrs Arrive at the Camel Trophy Camp. Settle in.
OPTION A: Walk to the Giluk Falls about 1hour away and back to Camel Trophy Camp. A dip in the pool is possible or walk to the spectacular, about 100M in height (10 storey building) Takob-Akob Falls which is about 2hours away and back.
OPTION B: Enjoy the surroundings at the Camel Trophy Camp. Have a swim at a nearby stream.
- 1900hrs Dinner and settle in for the night.
DAY 4 - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- 0700hrs After breakfast, trek along the forest making a loop back to the Agathis Camp.
- This will take about 6-8hours. (Packed Lunch)
- Settle in at the Agathis Camp for the last night of the adventure in the forest.
- After dinner, weather permitting, a second night drive looking for nocturnal animals
DAY 5 - Breakfast
- 0730hrs After breakfast, drive back to Tawau Airport through the Maliau Basin Security Gate.
END OF TOUR
Important Notice:
- Guest MUST submit a copy of their latest personal insurance policy that covers emergency Helicopter evacuation.
- Guest MUST submits their latest certificate confirmed by physician or doctor.
- Special permission is needed and separate charges are levied for professional photography or filming.
- Guest is to be accompanied by guide at all times and not allowed to wander on their own.
