GOMANTONG CAVES SANDAKAN SABAH

             

The Gomantong caves are an intricate cave system inside Gomantong Hill. The hill is the largest limestone outcrop in the Lower kinabatangan area,Sandakan division ,in the Malaysian state of Sabah, on Bornea island.Situated in a Sabah Parks forest reserve, the caves and the surrounding area are a protected area for wildlife,especially orangutans.Investigation of the guano deposits were first made in 1889 by J.H. Allard of the China Borneo Company, and the caves were first mapped by P.Orolfo in 1930.

The main cave system is divided into two parts: the more accessible Simud Hitam (Black Cave), and the larger Simud Putih (White Cave) which lies above.The names refer to the main type of nests produced by swiftlets in each cave.The cave system is home to many other animals, including massive population of cockroaches and bats.Outsides one can see crested serpent eagles, kingfishers, and Asians fairy bluebirds.Access is in the form of a wooden walkway circuiting the interior.


Getting There

A half an hour bus ride leaves from Sandakan to Sukau for the 95km trip.Fares are about RM17.00 each way.You can arrange your visit through local tour operators or the Forestry Department.Check our Director for listings.

Visiting Hour:

Daily from 8.00am till 6.00pm

Admission Fees:

                                                          Adults                                 Below 18 years

Mykad Holders                                  RM 5.00                              RM 2.00

Others                                                RM 30.00                            RM 15.00

(There will be charges made on use of photographic aquipment)

Further Information:

Birds nest collecting is done usually between February and August.

Address:

Sabah Forestry Dept

Website : http://www.forest.sabah.gov.my