Day 1 Kota Kinabalu/ Keningau/ Maliau Basin Studies Centre (MBSC) 0630hrs: Meet and pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Depart for 2 hours drive to the small town in Keningau, passing by the scenic mountainous view of Crocker Range. 0830hrs: Arrive at Keningau Town. Visit local coffee shop for a coffee break or do some last minute shopping. 0930hrs: Continue journey to Sabah’s Lost World, Maliau Basin Conservation Area. 1330hrs: Arrive at the Shell Maliau Reception for lunch. Visit the Information Gallery for an overall view and understanding of the Maliau Basin, Sabah’s Lost World. 1400hrs: Proceed to the Maliau Basin Studies Centre (MBSC). Pygmy elephants and wild cattle (banteng) are frequently seen in this area. 1430hrs: Upon arrival, registration and check-in to the accommodation. Free and easy at your own leisure until dinner time. 1900hrs: Dinner at MBSC, followed by video presentation on introduction to Maliau Basin. 2000hrs: Tonight (if weather permits), enjoy a night walk or night drive in search of nocturnal wildlife; species most often encountered are wild boar sambar deer, civet etc. 2130hrs: Return back to MBSC for a good night rest. Lunch / Dinner Maliau Basin Studies Centre (MBSC)
Day 2 MBSC/ Agathis Camp/ Nepenthes Camp 0700hrs: Breakfast and pack up 0830hrs: Depart for Agathis Camp (1.5 hours drive) nestled in hill mixed dipterocarp forest. Agathis Camp is 8.82 KM away from Maliau Basin Studies Centre and located at the southern-most edge of Maliau Basin Conservation Area, about 20 KM to the north of the Security Gate and 500 Meters above sea level. Upon arrival, you may leave your main luggage at the store room of Agathis Camp and bring only the necessary. 0930hrs: Let the Adventure begins! From Agathis Camp, trek through the rainforest for 7.5 KM to reach Nepenthes Camp. It is formerly known as Camel Trophy Camp as it was constructed by the Camel Trophy Expedition in 1993. The trek from Agathis Camp to Nepenthes Camp will take about 5-6 hours of trekking over the rim of the Basin. The first 3 KM will be the most challenging uphill trek for this adventure. Rest stop as you consume your packed lunch and dwell in nature filled with rich vegetation. 1500hrs: Arrival at Nepenthes Camp, a two-storey building with basic accommodation such as bunk beds and limited electricity. 1930hrs: Enjoy dinner in Nepenthes Camp and overnight. Breakfast / Packed-lunch / Dinner Nepenthes Camp
Day 3 Nepenthes Camp/ Takob Akob Falls or Giluk Falls or Fausi Falls/ Nepenthes Camp 0700hrs: Breakfast. Visit the 33 Meters high Observation Tower, which provides a platform to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding forest canopy and observe birds at close range. 0800hrs: Pack up your stuff and collect the packed lunch. Proceed for another 2 hours walk to the beautiful Takob Akob Falls / Giluk Falls / Fauzi Falls. If time permits, you may be able to visit 2 or 3 falls. Relax and enjoy the surrounding rich vegetation or simply take a dip in the waterfall. Trek from the falls along the lowland Dipterocarp Forests to Nepenthes Camp. 1500hrs: Expected arrival at Nepenthes Camp. Free and leisure at your own time. 1930hrs: Dinner & overnight at Ginseng Camp. Breakfast / Packed-lunch / Dinner Nepenthes Camp
Day 4 Nepenthes Camp/ Maliau Falls/ Ginseng Camp 0600hrs: Breakfast. 0700hrs: Pack up your stuff and collect the packed lunch. Trek 12 KM along the lowland Dipterocarp Forests to Maliau Falls. 1200hrs: Expected arrival at Maliau Falls. The awesome Maliau Waterfalls, the most famed and undisputed jewel in the crown of Maliau Basin. Maliau waterfall is a spectacular seven-tiered waterfall cascading over and over into Maliau River, the highest fall of which is a magnificent 28 Meters fall. Stop for lunch and rest. 1300hrs: Proceed trekking for 5.5 KM back to Ginseng Camp. 1600hrs: Expected to arrive at Ginseng Camp. 1630hrs: Depart to Ginseng Falls. 1730hrs: Trek back to Ginseng Camp. 1930hrs: Dinner & overnight at Ginseng Camp. Breakfast / Packed-lunch / Dinner Ginseng Camp
Day 5 Ginseng Camp/ Agathis Camp/ Kota Kinabalu 0700hrs: Breakfast and pack up. 0800hrs: Depart Ginseng Camp and drop by the 4‐storeys Maliau Basin Observation Tower which offers a spectacular morning views of the rainforest. 1300hrs: Estimated arrival at Agates Camp for your own lunch and proceed to the main gate. 1700hrs: Estimated arrival at Kota Kinabalu and onward transfer to your hotel. Breakfast / Packed-lunch End