If you have a taste for adventure, try exploring the Storm’s bat cave. Untouched by civilization, it is a fascinating excursion and offers you a glimpse of the natural wonders on the village.
Location
The cave is situated in Sukau Village near the Kinabatangan River which is the second longest river in Malaysia. Considered by many to be the best place for viewing wildlife in Borneo, if not the whole of Southeast Asia. The Kinabatangan River is a haven for rare animals that have lost their native habitats due to logging and palm plantations. In 2006 the Kinabatangan area was officially declared a wildlife sanctuary to prevent further loss of habitats.
What to See
As you go inside, the first thing that will strike you is the humidity of the air. There is also plenty of guano on the stones. The main features of the cave are the fruit bats, many of which are small. The bats are at the very bottom. Be careful about using a flashlight on the bats. The best chance to see these creatures would be at morning. Also worth checking out are the stalactites on the roof.
History
No one knows for sure how long the bats have been in the cave. No scientific research has been doing yet but from the observation they are classified as Dusky Round-leaf Bat (Hipposideros ater). As the name suggests, their diet consists mainly of fruits. They are also capable of drinking flower nectar
Daily from 8.00am till 5.00pm
Entrance Fee:
The entrance fee for foreigners is MYR25.00; less than 18 years
old cost MYR15.00. For local adult is MYR10.00, MYR5.00 respectively. You must
pay an additional MYR5 to bring a camera inside.
Tips for Visiting the Storm Bat Cave
Wear Proper Shoes:
The walkways become slippery with guano. Unless you are a
fan of falling into literal heaps of guano, wear closed shoes with traction
rather than the default sandals.
Wear a Hat:
A good portion of the estimated hundreds of bats that call the
Storm Bat Cave home will be adding to the guano deposits on the floor while you
are beneath!
Photography:
Lighting inside of the Storm Bat Cave is very poor; your
on-camera flash is useless for nearly cave photo work except to use as a
trigger for your other flash/slave units.
Wildlife:
Pay attention and walk quietly during the 15-minute walk from
the main road to the cave entrance, sometimes endangered orangutans and red
leaf monkeys make special appearances.
Inside the Cave:
Be on the lookout for interesting cave dwellers such as giant
centipedes.
Contact Us:
Email : onesukau@gmail.com
Tel : +6019 582 1977
