Situated approximately 70 kilometres from Lahad Datu across a vast 438 square metres of undisturbed land, nature’s jewel Danum Valley Conservation Area boasts one of the richest ecosystem in the world. With an biodiversity that is recognised as one of the world’s most complex, this nature conservation are serves as a natural habitat for many endangered and endemic wildlife species such as Sumatran Rhino, the Borneo Cloud Leopard, the Orang Utan, the Proboscis Monkey and the Asian Elephant. Avid birdwatchers can take advantage of the 170-metre long canopy walkway to catch sight of some beautiful, rare and exotic bird species in the forest canopy. This conservation area is also home to many beautiful waterfalls including the magnificent 7-tiered Sungai Purut, as well as three ancient KadazanDusun burial site, complete with belian coffins and ceramic spirit jars.