Wildlife photography is on the bucket list of almost all tourists out there. It has become more of a hobby in recent times. Here are some of the most beautiful locations in Malaysia apt for Wildlife Photography.

Almost all of us carry our cameras when we go on a tour, especially when you are visiting a scenic location like Malaysia. But there are some within us who like to capture the beauty of the nature in their cameras and make it a lifelong memory.

Wildlife photography is on the bucket list of almost all tourists out there. It has become more of a hobby in recent times. Here are some of the most beautiful locations in Malaysia apt for Wildlife Photography.

Traveling in and around Malaysia is quite convenient since it has some major bus terminals and express buses are the preferred mode of transport here. Tickets for which can be booked online from https://www.redbus.my/
 

Danum Valley

Situated in a remote place and spread across 438 kilometers, far away from human habitation, Danum valley is a photographer’s paradise. Termed as the world’s most complex ecosystem, it is home to some of the most endangered species of the world. Banteng, Asian elephants, proboscis monkey, orange utan are some of the animals which are a part of this complex ecosystem. If you are lucky, you might also come across an ancient burial site filled with coffins and spirit jars. The valley holds a unique status since before it became to be known as a conservation area there were literally no human settlements here, completely prohibiting hunting and other human interference. The Yayasan organisation is responsible for the research, habitation restoration, conservation, education and training purposes. There are more than 40 species of fishes as well as several butter flies that co-exist here. The valley boasts of more than 500 species of mammals and 9 species of primates. The valley is also home to the endangered Sumatran rhinocerous. The bird diversity within the valley is very high until today more than 300 species of birds have been recorded here. You can indulge yourself in jungle trek, bird watching, river swimming as well as excursions to nearby logging sites and timbers mills making it a unique experience if you are travelling along with your friends and family.

How to reach?

By bus: To get to Danum valley you will have to first arrive at Lahad Datu. It is an 8 hour journey from here you can also consider splitting your journey and stay in Sandakan. Mind you, there are a lot of potholes on the way.

When?

The bus leaves at 03:00PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Maliau Basin

Favorite among nature explorers and also known as Sabah’s lost world, it is a huge area covered with a lot of immaculate forests and is considered among the very few lasting wilds in the world. It is known to be popular among tourists as a bird watching location too. The basin has never officially been inhabited and a lot of areas within the basin are yet to be explored. Make sure you don’t get lost here watching the lush green landscapes.

How to reach?

By bus: You can board a bus from Kota Kinabalu.