Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC) - Danum Valley Conservation Area

Primarily a research facility, DVFC offers basic but comfortable accommodation for visitors seeking a deeper, more rustic immersion into Danum Valley. It provides access to extensive trail systems where guests can encounter orangutans, red leaf monkeys, and various bird species, often with resident researchers. This option focuses on raw nature and scientific exploration.

Location
Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
4.950000, 117.750000
Activities
eco_lodge
Tank Filling
mid-range

Best Time to Visit Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)

The best months to visit Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC) are February, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature 23.13°C, rainfall 269.5mm, sunshine 8 hrs, humidity 92.3%
  • February: Good, temperature 23.16°C, rainfall 185.9mm, sunshine 8.9 hrs, humidity 91.2%
  • March: Good, temperature 23.74°C, rainfall 190.6mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 90%
  • April: Good, temperature 24.21°C, rainfall 200mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 88.9%
  • May: Good, temperature 24.47°C, rainfall 291.6mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 91.3%
  • June: Good, temperature 23.83°C, rainfall 303.2mm, sunshine 9.2 hrs, humidity 91.8%
  • July: Good, temperature 23.99°C, rainfall 248.9mm, sunshine 9.1 hrs, humidity 90.4%
  • August: Good, temperature 23.93°C, rainfall 272.8mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 90.4%
  • September: Good, temperature 23.84°C, rainfall 300.4mm, sunshine 8.9 hrs, humidity 91.3%
  • October: Good, temperature 23.93°C, rainfall 280.7mm, sunshine 8.3 hrs, humidity 91%
  • November: Good, temperature 23.63°C, rainfall 255.1mm, sunshine 8.7 hrs, humidity 92.2%
  • December: Good, temperature 23.6°C, rainfall 214.5mm, sunshine 8.7 hrs, humidity 91.7%

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