Kabulongou Waterfall
What and where is Kabulongou Waterfall?
Kabulongou is a 1,000-acre forest area located in the interior of Sabah, near the Pagalungan subdistrict, Nabawan District. This area was heavily logged about 30 years ago, leading to loss of trees, erosion, and disruption of wildlife. Now, it’s being rehabilitated by local communities from Balantos, Salung, and Saliku Villages to restore its natural beauty, plant native trees, and revive the ecosystem.
Activities and Attractions within Kabulongou
Kabulongou is perfect for eco-tourism and adventure. You can explore three beautiful waterfalls, hike trails from 2 to 7 hours, and fish along the Pampangon River. Enjoy birdwatching, capture photos of butterflies, or relax while feeding fish by the rivers. Join in planting fruit trees, vegetables, and herbs, or try beekeeping and raising free-range chickens as part of the community’s eco-friendly efforts. For a bit of excitement, go white-water rafting with options ranging from 2 to 5 hours. Nearby, you can also explore Pungiton Caves, climb Batu Punggul, or take a boat ride to the Kalimantan border.
- Natural attractions (existing) fauna and flora within the 1,000 acre forest area,
- Three waterfalls within the forest ranging from 30 to 100 feet along the Kabulongou river,
- Treeking along five trails ranging from 2-7 hours journey,
- Fishing along the river banks of the Pampangon river,
- Watching and photography of butterflies and various insects,
- Birding in the forest with three choices of Bird Hides,
- Feeding fish along the Kabulongou river and the Pampangon river,
- Agroecology - planting of fruit trees, medicinal plants, vegetables as well as integrating animal husbandry (free range chicken, beekeeping, etc)
- Community silviculture planting of selected endemic trees and herbs to rehabilitate the denuded forest as well as the re-establishment of animal food chain,
- Creating and rehabilitating existing salt lakes in the target forest area,
- White water rafting - 2 hour rafting from Saliku Village to Kabulongou, and 5 hour rafting from Saliku Village to Balantos Village.
Why Visit Kabulongou?
Visiting Kabulongou means being part of the forest’s rehabilitation journey led by the native communities. Not only will you enjoy the natural attractions and thrilling activities, but you’ll also contribute to restoring a once-denuded land, supporting sustainable practices, and preserving the Native Customary Rights of the local villages.
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