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Deramakot Forest Reserve

Borneo's best-kept secret for wildlife spotting
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254 reviews
We did deramakot and kinabatangan river and we had an amazing experience, the guides really know what they are doing and we had amazing time with them! The food is suprisingly good too even in the middle of them jungle!
Pier-étienne Robitaille
Absolutely amazing trip, guides Sam and Bruno were unbelievable. They had vast amounts of knowledge and an amazing talent for spotting animals and couldn’t have been more helpful. 10/10 would 100% recommend for anyone!
Shane
I highly recommend this tour and company!! We started our tour in Deramakot and our guide Bron and driver Sam were absolutely brilliant!! They knew I wanted to see a clouded leopard and catered the tour to us extending the night drive. They went above and beyond to make sure we saw as many animals as possible and with Bron’s eagle eye we saw way more than we expected (including pygmy elephants, helmeted and rhinoceros hornbill, orangutans, flying squirrels and even a marbled cat!!). Everything was very well organised and they drove us halfway to meet our next driver Jahal and guide Sam in Kinabatangan. We didn’t think anything would beat what we saw in Deramakot but we were very wrong. The Kinabatangan river is absolutely stunning and filled with amazing wildlife. We took an additional firefly tour with our amazing guide Captain Jack and I highly recommend doing this tour. We got to eat a delicious home cooked meal at a local village, had front row seats to proboscis monkeys jumping from different trees and even saw crocodiles mating! The guides really made our Borneo trip such an enjoyable experience. Thank you so much Bron, Sam and Jack your passion for wildlife is infectious and we had the BEST time!!
Lisa Albino

Deramakot Forest Reserve FAQs

What is Deramakot Forest Reserve?
Deramakot Forest Reserve is a protected forest reserve located in the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It is one of the largest protected forests in Sabah, covering an area of approximately 55,000 hectares.
What can visitors expect to see in Deramakot Forest Reserve?
Visitors to Deramakot Forest Reserve can expect to see a wide variety of wildlife, including orangutans, elephants, deer, civets, and many species of birds. The forest is also home to the Malayan sun bear and the clouded leopard, two of the rarest animals in Southeast Asia. However the forest reserve is dense so you shouldn't come expecting to see the amount of wildlife that you will in an African savannah. Here it's more of an explorer's journey. You may encounter a herd of elephants, or you may end up seeing just a glimpse of a clouded leopard's paw in the moonlight. That's part of the excitement!
What activities are available in Deramakot Forest Reserve?
There are several activities available to visitors in Deramakot Forest Reserve, including guided jungle walks, night drives, birdwatching, and camping. Visitors can also observe the wildlife from observation towers and watchtowers located throughout the reserve.
How is Deramakot Forest Reserve managed and protected?
Deramakot Forest Reserve is managed and protected by the Sabah Forestry Department, which is responsible for the conservation and sustainable management of the state's forests. The department has implemented a number of measures to protect the forest, including strict regulations on logging and hunting, as well as the promotion of eco-tourism activities that support conservation efforts.
Why is Deramakot Forest Reserve important for conservation?
Deramakot Forest Reserve is important for conservation because it provides critical habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species, including many that are threatened or endangered. The reserve is managed using sustainable forestry practices, which helps to maintain the health and productivity of the forest ecosystem while also providing economic benefits to the local community. By preserving this important forest area, Deramakot Forest Reserve helps to maintain the region's biodiversity and supports the long-term sustainability of the local economy.
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