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Step into The Lost World of Sabah
Visitor Information
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 (see
Contacts). It must
be remembered that Maliau Basin is a remote, rugged and
isolated area with limited access, communication and safety
facilities.
 Activities
Maliau Basin Conservation Area is ideal
for:
 Accommodation
A range of basic accommodation facilities is presently
available, including a well-equipped campground at the Agathis
Camp and the two-storey Camel Trophy Camp and several more
camping areas within the Basin itself.
Accommodation is restricted to these sites and visitors are
not allowed to clear new camping areas.
The Maliau Basin Studies Centre at the Southeast edge of
the Conservation Area will comprise resthouse, hostel,
researcher and staff accommodation, as well as the reception
and office area, laboratory, conference room, auditorium and
interpretation hall.
 Other
Facilities
There are over 70 km of marked trails in Maliau Basin
Conservation Area, and several helipads which can be used for
emergency evacuations or by visitors who prefer to fly rather
than walk in or out.
A 30 m high canopy observation platform is located at the
Camel Trophy Camp.
Communications & Safety
The only communication system which works in the area is VHF
radios, which allow contact between Maliau Basin Conservation
Area and the security gatehouse, Luasong Forestry Centre and
Tawau. VHF sets must be taken in to the area by all groups and
are available for hire from Yayasan Sabah.
Visitors enter Maliau Basin Conservation Area at their own
risk, and all visitors MUST show proof of Personal Accident
Insurance Cover, which includes emergency helicopter
evacuation, before permission is given to enter.
Conditions of Entry
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No hunting is allowed in Maliau Basin
Conservation Area or Yayasan Sabah Concession Area.
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Fire arms are absolutely forbidden.
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No collecting or trapping of any plant or
animal specimens unless with written approval from Maliau
Basin Management Committee.
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No slashing of vegetation or cutting of
new trails.
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No graffiti on rocks or trees.
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All litter/rubbish must be brought out.
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All visitors must be accompanied by Yayasan Sabah Forest Rangers, stay only in the
designated campsites and take the VHF radios.
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Forest fires are a real danger and
campfires can be lit only under the supervision of the
Rangers.
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Maximum group size is 15 (10 is
preferred) and each group must designate its own leader and
deputy leader.
 How
to get there
Maliau Basin Conservation Area is accessible either via Tawau
or Keningau, a 4-5 hour journey from both. 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 is being established, an access road
leads to Agathis Camp and Maliau Basin Studies Centre. A
minimum of 3 days trekking is needed to visit Maliau Falls
only and 5 days are recommended to visit Maliau Falls, other
smaller waterfalls and the montane heath forest. There are no
roads inside the Conservation Area. Please
click on map for more
details.
 Gate
passes for each vehicle, including the name of each passenger,
must be shown at the Maliau Basin Security Gate before
entering. Gate passes can be obtained from the Yayasan Sabah
Maliau Secretariat offices in Kota Kinabalu or Tawau (see
contacts).
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