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Danum Valley

Malaysia
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Ranked #4 of 73 attractions in Sabah
Type: Valleys, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking, Viewing wildlife
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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Go for walks through pristine, untouched jungle. Watch animals in their wild environment. Then return to a hotel to be pampered. See wild Orang Utans close, walk through the treetops of the jungle, float down the river and later in the day, be clean and refreshed with a cool drink and friendly staff.

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London, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

What's NOT to like in a magical place like Danum Valley! Lofty trees shrouded in mist, the melodious songbirds, the call of the gibbons, the iridescent butterflies drinking nectar from impossibly beautiful blooms and hornbills feasting on wild figs while cheeky macaques frolic on tree tops - these are a few of my favourite things in the amazing Danum Valley.... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

We loved this place, and we will comeback. We have never been a more amazing place on earth. All os natural and like i nature as it is purpose to. The staff is great to and so friendly and professional. We stayed in a standard lodge for 2n and 3 days and it was fantastic, we did not want to... More

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Newtown, United Kingdom
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

This was a most wonderful location. The lodge staff were most helpful and pleasant. Our guide Mesius was excellent and spotted many wild orang-utans and red leaf monkeys. It is certainly a place to visit if you are in Sabbah

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

Danum Valley is one of the most exciting place i ever seen in my life. The nature is massive, the feeling was just indescribable. This is a primary forest in the state of Sabah (Malaysian Borneo), and you can see the difference compare to other surrounding place like Tabin Reserve and so on. We have spotted lots of wildlife here,... More

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T_diddy
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101 reviews 101 reviews
23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

Firstly, Danum Valley rainforest is spectacular. The dense forest can be hard to spot wildlife at times, but it is possible to see a wide variety of animals with a bit of planning or luck. There are too many animals to name but a few of the stars are: Orangutans, gibbons, several species of monkey, clouded leopards, pygmy elephants, hornbills... More

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Hong Kong, China
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

Danum Valley is situated in Sabbah, Malaysia. There is a rain forest where one can hike, see wild life such as orangutans, gibbons, chemaleons etc. The only accommodation is inside the rain forest, The Danum Valley Lodge. Accommodation there is full board. Activities are organized by the lodge, they also provide guides who are knowledgeable & helpful. Cabins in the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

This is very expensive but still manages to be good value for money. It is a sureal experience to be housed in luxury in the middle of the rainforest with no other habitation for miles. The staff were brillient and very kind and helpful. The rainforest walks, wether accompanied or not let you know what real primary rainforest is like.... More

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Daintree, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2012

We arrived at the lodge for an expensive 2 night 3 day package which was to be the highlight of our honeymoon. We are looking forward to some excellent trekking opportunities. We were initially and still very impressed with the actual lodge. The service at the lodge was excellent. the rooms were great - we had a deluxe room with... More

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Los Angeles
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

Great wildlife viewing in a remote virgin rainforest. We saw more orangutans here than at Semenggoh and Sepilok combined, as well as much other wildlife. Leash socks a must, but a small price to pay (as is the blood donation you'll give if you don't wear leach socks or aren't careful when you remove them).

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