Tawau: 3D2N Maliau Basin Wildlife Tour

The expeditions start off with an early morning takeoff from Tawau Airport or Semporna, then it's about a 5-6 hour drive that sets the vibe for what's ahead. Depending on when your flight lands, the arrival might tweak the itinerary a bit or be influenced by traffic and stuff. As you head out of the cities, the scenery shifts from a mix of small towns to a dense forest. The last bit to Maliau Basin is a bit of a rough ride on gravel roads, just right for those reliable 4WDs that can handle the adventurous side of nature! When you get to the Shell Maliau Basin Reception and Information Building (SMRIB), you'll be welcomed and get a quick rundown on the rules and importance of the conservation area. keep going for about an hour to the Maliau Basin Study Centre (MBSC), which is the main spot for research and where you can stay. Visit through the Nature Gallery and dive into the amazing variety of Borneo's Enchanted Lost World, plus enjoy a meal in the grand hall. After dinner at night, jump into 4WD and take off on the awesome Maliau Safari Night, cruising through the cool shadows of the hidden world and maybe spotting some amazing nighttime animals, if the weather's good. Alternatively if the night drive cannot be done because of some rainy weather, then start your day at 5 am with the Maliau Basin Sunrise Drive with stroll on over to Sungai Gajah and catch the sunrise at the Maliau Basin Observation Tower with a climb up to 61 feet up! You can see a cool panoramic of Imbak Canyon, or Gunung Kuli, a perfect spot to catch the sunrise over the jungle, showing off a breathtaking scene just for you. Overnight in Maliau Basin.

Morning munchies at the grand hall! After heading out to the Maliau Rim Observation Tower, which is just a quick 3 to 5-minute drive to see the upper part of the Lost World of Borneo. Keep cruising to the Agathis Camp,  a chill 20 to 30-minute ride from the Maliau Rim observation Tower. When get there, enjoy a nice 1KM walk on the nearby trail to check out the forest and its cool wildlife, all nestled in the mixed dipterocarp forest at the southernmost tip of the Maliau Basin Conservation Area. Heading back to the Studies Centre for some lunch and a chill break. Head over to Belian Camping Ground for a chill evening stroll on the Canopy walkway, also known as the Maliau Sky Bridge with heart pounding 100 meters up in the sky!   If luck's on your side, might spot some super cool, unique birds from a forgotten world. Keep trekking along the Educational Nature Trail for an hour until you hit the Centre! Right by the Maliau’s river, which has a nice tea colour from some dissolved tannins and a bit of colour from the local greenery, then head back. Have a dinning in the grand hall, then keep the fun rolling with a night stroll or a drive along the nature trail to spot out those sneaky nighttime critters for about an hour! When the lights shine through the dark, take a glimpse at the cool nocturnal wildlife, like civet cats, leopard cats, owls, etc. Overnight in Maliau Basin.

Wake up for some morning bird watching at the nature trail, which is completely self-guided or just chill at your own pace. Another breakfast hangout in the grand hall. Head back to Tawau Airport or Semporna with a lost world journey of a lifetime