Silam Coast Conservation Area

Overview

Located about 25km from Lahad Datu, Silam Coast Conservation Area (SCCA) boasts extraordinary land and marine biodiversity due to its strategic location within the coral triangle and sulu sea, also blessed with rich mangrove forest streched along the coast. Visitors may spot hundreds of species, including, proboscis monkey, Tarsier, Bornean Slow Loris, Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher, Black-Naped Fruit Dove, colorful coral reefs, exotic fishes and many others. Not only it is rich in flora and fauna, but also its geological and ecological elements. Visit SCCA to witness the oldest rock formations found in Sabah, dating back from the Jurassic-Cretaceous era of at least 140 million years ago. Guests can explore the are with activities, such as, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, jungle trekking and other leisure activities.