Deramakot Forest Reserve (Basic Accommodation) - Danum Valley Conservation Area

A pioneering sustainable forestry area, Deramakot offers a raw, immersive wildlife experience for serious enthusiasts. Accommodation is basic, but the reward is high chances of spotting elusive nocturnal animals like clouded leopards, civets, and various cat species on night drives, alongside orangutans and elephants during the day. It's a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Location
Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
5.200000, 117.500000
Activities
bush_camp
Tank Filling
mid-range

Best Time to Visit Deramakot Forest Reserve (Basic Accommodation)

The best months to visit Deramakot Forest Reserve (Basic Accommodation) 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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