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Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia · Independent · Core Luxury
Borneo Nature Tours, under Yayasan Sabah, opened Borneo Rainforest Lodge in 1994 as the high-end gate to the 438-square-kilometre Danum Valley Conservation Area. Thirty chalets sit on the Danum River inside primary rainforest. The Prince and Princess of Wales have stayed; the lodge still funds the science that keeps the valley standing. A 300-metre canopy walkway and night safaris fill the days.
- 30 rooms
- Opened 1994
- Rooms from 310 sq ft (29 m²)
About Borneo Rainforest Lodge
- The lodge opened in 1994 inside the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah, 43,800 hectares of rainforest along the Danum River.
- Open-air chalets have private balconies; upgraded units add outdoor tubs, and riverfront villas have private infinity pools.
- A 300-metre rainforest canopy walkway, night safaris, and river tubing on the Danum are the day's work.
- Entry-level rooms start at 310 sq ft (29 m²).
History
Opened in 1994, Borneo Rainforest Lodge was established by Borneo Nature Tours (a subsidiary of Yayasan Sabah) to provide a sustainable, high-end gateway to the 438 km² Danum Valley Conservation Area. The lodge operates as a premier eco-tourism destination that supports scientific research and the preservation of one of the world's oldest primary rainforests. It has gained international recognition for its conservation efforts and has hosted prominent guests, including the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Experiences
- Jungle trekking — Trails through the rainforest, reached from the lodge's location inside the jungle.
- Morning and night walks — Night walks and morning walks show the jungle and its inhabitants at different times of day.
- Wildlife watching — Wildlife viewing in Danum Valley.
- Birdwatching — Birdwatching in the rainforest.
- Danum Valley Canopy Walkway — Visit to the popular canopy walkway in Danum Valley.
- River cruises — River cruises on the Danum River.
Amenities
- 300-meter Rainforest Canopy Walkway
- Guided Jungle Trekking to Coffin Cliff and Waterfalls
- Night Safaris and Wildlife Observation Drives
- River Tubing on the Danum River
- Private Outdoor Tubs and Viewing Decks
- On-site Spa and Wellness Treatments
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
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