Natural vegetation map of Madai Baturong VJR

(Vergin Jungle Reserve)

Madai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre
Lahad Datu

  1. The forest recreation centre, located strategically along the Lahad Datu-Tawau Highway, serves as an important rest-stop for long-haul travelers.

  2. The surrounding forest consists of various forest types; MDF, limestone vegetation and ultramafic vegetation. This interesting combination of various forest types can be exploited to educate locals on forest conservation. An well-managed environment education programme can be established for this purpose.
  • Area: 3,436.5 hectares
  • About 50km from Lahad Datu or about 15km from Kunak
  • Madai is basically a bird cave where the popular bird nest delicacy originates, while the Baturong Cave is riddled with several caverns containing ancient coffins
  • Madai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre is classified as Class 1 forest reserve

Activities:

  • Explore Madai cave
  • Familiarize with various aspects of tree species, caves, flora and fauna endemic to the area
  • Canopy walkway
  • Scenic Waterfalls
  • Dip in a cool crystal clear streams

Entrance Fee: RM1.00/pax

Visiting Hour: Pre-arrange with the Kunak Regional Forestry office

Getting There:

  • From Kota Kinabalu - Lahad Datu by Air (MAS) - 55 minutes
  • From Kota Kinabalu - Lahad Datu by Bus - 7 hours
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Further Information:
Kunak Regional Forestry office
P.O.Box No 2
91207 Kunak
Tel: 60 89 851863
Fax: 60 89 851862