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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
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No slashing of vegetation or cutting of new trails
·
No graffiti on rocks or trees
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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. |
