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The Lost World of Maliau Basin

Tawau / Sabah

 

PHOTOS © PING ANCHORAGE

Tour Code : PA/057/MLB01 (Ex-Tawau)

DAY 1
Suggested flight : Malaysia Airlines flight MH2121 from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau (ETD 0700 / ETA 0745). 0800 hrs : Meet at Tawau Airport / hotel & overland transfer to Maliau Basin. Journey will take approximately 5 - 6 hours from Tawau to Base Camp. Early brunch along the way. 1400 hrs : Expected arrival time & overnight at Agathis Camp. Afternoon at leisure to wonder around Agathis Camp’s Nature Trail. After dinner (if weather permits) go for a night drive in search of nocturnal animals through the 27km access road along the Agathis Camp to Belian Camp. Optional : Porters can be arranged at RM100.00 Per Porter Per Day. Max. load of 12kg Per Porter.

DAY 2
0700 hrs : After breakfast, begin the 7km trekking through the rainforest to reach the Nepenthes Camp (also known as Camel Trophy Camp). This will take about 6 hours of trekking over the rim of the Basin. The first two hours is the most challenging uphill trek for this adventure. Stop for packed lunch and relax enjoying the surrounding rich vegetation. 1300 hrs : Expected arrival at Nepenthes Camp. 1400 hrs : Walk to the Giluk Falls is about 1 hour away and back to Nepenthes Camp. A dip in the pool is possible or walk to the spectacular, about 100m in height Takob Akob Falls which is about is 2 hours away and back 1700 hrs : Dinner. Overnight at Nepenthes Camp.

DAY 3
0700 hrs : After breakfast trek along the lowland Dipterocarp Forests for about 4 –5 hours (6.5km) to Maliau Falls junction. 1200 hrs : Expected arrival at Maliau Falls junction and have pack lunch. 1300 hrs : Start your journey to Maliau Falls via Lobah Camp (5km about 2-3 hour donwhill trek). Take your camera and take some shotsof the majestic 7-tiers Maliau Falls. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Maliau Basin rim at the Lobah Helipad. 1800 hrs : Expected arrival at Ginseng Camp. Dinner & overnight at Ginseng Camp.

DAY 4
0700 hrs : After breakfast, trek along the forest making your way back to Agathis Camp. This will take about 6 - 7 hours trekking. Stop for packed lunch at any rest station before continuing your trek to Agathis Camp. 1400 hrs : Settle in at the Agathis Camp for the last night of the adventure in the forest.

DAY 5
0700 hrs : Breakfast and depart Agathis Camp, stop over at watch tower and Sky Bridge at Belian Camp and continue to Tawau Airport / hotel. 1300 hrs : Expected arrival at Tawau Airport / hotel. Recommended to take Malaysia Airlines flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (MH2134, ETD 1440 / ETA 1525)

 

RATE 2009 PER PERSON (RM)
 

2 - 3 paxs

4 - 9 paxs

5D/4N

4,149.00

3,899.00

Inclusive :
* 3 meals a day (basic food provided)
* Return transfer overland
* Guide, forest ranger cum radioman
* Rental of VHF radio
* Conservation fee and user fee (campsites)

* Note :
* Rate valid till 31 Mar 2010
* 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.
* Porter Service (guests are encouraged to carry their own backpack) can be
   engaged at the Agathis Camp at guest's own personal account and to be settled
   in cash on the spot to the porter. However, subject to availability of porter.
* Personal Porter will assist guest and provide general help around the camp :
   Maximum of 12kg Per Porter | RM100.00 Per Day

* Please note booking for Maliau Basin, the following information to process the Maliau Basin Reservation form is needed (submit 4 weeks before the trip) :
1. Guest Name according to passport / IC
2. Passport / IC No
3. Nationality
4. Date of birth / Age
5. Flight details
6. Dietary Requirement
7. A Copy of guest latest Fitness Certificate (certified by a qualified doctor or physician) certifying that guest are fit to do a long hours trekking in a hot humid area.
8. A copy of guest latest Personal Insurance that covers emergency helicopter evacuation.

* Checklist for trekkers :

1. A compass or Global Positioning System (GPS) - Maliau Basin map given
    upon request.
2. Personal First Aid Kit (anti malaria pills as a preventive measure)
3. Whistle and Pocket knife
4. Sleeping Bag and Insect Repellant
5. Flashlight (spare bulb and extra batteries)
6. Camera (extra films and batteries)
7. Leech Socks and extra socks
8. Hat and Rain Coat
9. Long Sleeved T-Shirts (Maliau is cool at night) and towels that can dry fast
10. Extra pants
11. Slipper, Trekker Boots or "Adidas" Shoes (useful when trekking on slippery trails)
12. Spare Plastic Bags (to store camera in case of rain and to pack clothing in plastic 
       bags before putting it inside backpack)
13. Drinking Water
14. Garbage Bag (useful protective shield from rain)
15. Heavy Duty Backpack – guests are encourage to carry their own backpack
16. Matches / Lighter and Candles
17. Personal Toiletries (tooth brush, paste, body soap, shampoo, toilet paper and etc.)
18. Personal Items (plastic food container i.e. lunch box, fork, spoon and cup)
19. High energy snacks food e.g. chocolate, nuts and etc.

* DO’S AND DON’T’S IN THE MALIAU BASIN CONSERVATION AREA :
· No hunting is allowed. Fire arms are absolutely forbidden.
· No collecting or trapping of any plant or animal specimens
· No slashing of vegetation or cutting of new trails
· No graffiti on rocks or trees
· All litter / rubbish must be brought out
· Visitors must only stay in the designated campsites
· Campfires can be lit only under the supervision of Rangers 

 

* Tips For Trekkers To Maliau Basin

1) Anti-Malaria Pills - There are few mosquitoes during the trip. You can choose not to take the pill but remember to use insect repellent. Most visitors are more worried about the leeches.

2) Physically Fit - As the trip to Maliau Basin involve three days of trekking and lots of up and down the hill, it is highly recommended that visitors are reasonable fit, at least to endure 6 to 8 hours of trekking per day. In any event we have taken visitors who did not train much, for the trip. Just remember to take it easy, pace yourself and enjoy the surrounding. There are lots of interesting vegetation, mushroom, insects for you to discover.

3) Water - Trekking in the humid jungle (not too hot as the trails are covered by dense forest canopy) you will perspire a lot and you may not realize it. It is important to bring 2-3 liter of water with you and have frequent sip of water during the trek. You may want to use dehydration salt or tablets in your water to replenish lost of mineral to avoid muscle cramp. - There are water piped from Agathis Camp and Ginseng Camp. So there are plenty of water for drinking and shower. At Lobah Camp which is the highest point of the trip, the water source is in a tank collected from rain water and the water is first used for drinking and cooking, then for cleaning and shower.

4) Clothing - Personally wearing a thin t-shirt (or quick dry t-shirt) and a long pants for all the trekking is advisable. There is no need to change as you will perspire a lot within 1-2 hours of trekking and your t-shirt will be completely wet. You may want to take a dip at Maliau Fall, so be prepared to wear your swim suit or a quick dry t-shirt on the day when you are trekking to Maliau Fall. You will need a spare set of clothing for sleeping. You can bring a bag with locks to keep your clean clothing (for your trip returning to KK) in a store room in the base camp (Agathis Camp). An umbrella is very useful if it rains. Hat or cap is very useful as they will protect your head against overhanging tree branches.

5) Toenail -Make sure you trim your toenail. Usually trekkers will lose their toenail after a few days of trekking, and it is very painful going down the hill when toes are knocking on your shoes.

6) Trekking pole - This will be useful to help you balance and taking some load off your feet.

7) First Aid Kit - It will be useful to bring some plaster or bandage in case of minor cuts or injury. Please bring your own medicine. If you are prone to allergy from insects bite (bees, sands flies, etc) it is useful to bring an anti-hestamine or ointment to relief itchiness or rashes.

 

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