MALIAU BASIN STUDIES CENTER

Maliau Basin Studies Center is facilitating research activities, hosting environmental education programs, training and as a central management for the protection of the Maliau Basin Conservation Area. At times, you may encounter big groups carrying out field courses, educational programs and training in the Center among other special interest group (naturalist) and individuals.

For your information, accommodation at the Centre is organised into five (5) categories: camping ground (Belian Camp), Hostel, Standard Resthouse, Deluxe and VIP House. We recommend the Resthouse rooms, which are located at arm's length from the dining hall (the only place to eat, other than self-catered kitchen facilities at the hostel and camping ground). These rooms are basic but comfortable and clean which comes with ceiling fans, attached bathroom and of twin beds. Chalet rooms, on the other hand, are air conditioned. Towels are provided to those staying in the resthouse and chalet rooms. The simple hostel is about 10-15 minutes walk from the dining hall, and the barracks-style rooms are separated by gender. Please bear in mind that amenities are basic hence do not expect a top notch world class accommodation. All buildings at the Centre run on GENERATED SETS (GENSET), which shuts off between 12am to 7am daily. There are no professionally trained guides at the centre – only rangers who can show you the trails as their prime roles are to ensure your safety i.e. from getting lost during jungle trekking. MBSC is not a commercialized tourist lodging hence there are no helpdesks round the clock offering tour programs or nature guides onsite unless you have already arranged for pre-booked tours. Please refer to the manual and notes in your rooms or guests’ board on communication especially during emergency after office hours or during rest days.