Ecotourism for the conservation of biodiversity, rainforest, and Rafflesia of Bongol for the future generations.
Kampung Bongol
We are a Dusun village at the foothill of Kinabalu – named after Bongol (Dusun language for otter), often seen in our village rivers. Blessed with biodiverse food forests and home gardens, we welcome all to visit and experience our natural treasures.
Bongol Ecotourism
Utilizing ecotourism for the conservation of biodiversity, rainforest, and Rafflesia in Bongol for the future generations. We welcome all to visit and help contribute to our cause.
Mantaranau Jungle Track
Adventure track traversing diverse habitats in Bongol.
A small forest reserve owned by Mr Roipin Gomok & family, preserved for its abundant Rafflesia keithii, as well as diverse flora and fauna.
Mapping for management: to better understand latest forest cover and topography in order to devise best conservation and management plan.Water, preserved: we are committed to conserve Roipin’s forest not only for the Rafflesia, but also for the sustainable source of clean water.Flora, preserved: we are committed to conserve Roipin’s forest not only for the Rafflesia, but also its flora diversity.Fauna, preserved: we are committed to conserve Roipin’s forest not only for the Rafflesia, but also for its fauna diversity.
Photography for promotion: we attempted to create timelapse video of Rafflesia blooming to better promote the Roipin Rafflesia Reserve.Our Scientific Advisor has been helping to document and create synergy for the conservation of Rafflesia in Bongol.
Roipin: I welcome all to visit my reserve and enjoy my flowers and fruits.Ecotourism for the conservation of biodiversity, rainforest, and Rafflesia in Bongol: we welcome all to visit us and help contribute to our cause.
(All text and photos by our Scientific Advisor, M.S. Khoo, unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved.)
