3-Day Adventure in Tabin Wildlife Reserve
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Overview
Tabin was declared a wildlife reserve because of the large number of animal species inhabiting its forest, including several which are highly endangered. With a protected forest area of 120,500ha, Tabin plays an important role as a dedicated ground for the breeding of Sabah’s endangered wildlife and protected mammals. Here, you'll get a taste of nature like nowhere else. It is no wonder that Tabin has been heralded as the finest wildlife viewing area in Borneo.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Round-trip shared scheduled transfer
- English-speaking services
- 2 nights' accommodation at Tabin Wildlife Reserve
- Shared guided tours and activities in Tabin
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
Not included
- Optional tours
- Supplement for unscheduled transfers
- Flight tickets and airport taxes
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Malaysia Tourism Tax (RM10 per room/night, collected and payable directly to hotel)
Day by day
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve Meet and greet at the Lahad Datu airport and enjoy an exciting 1.5 hrs overland journey along gravel road to Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Check into a charming timber bungalow, which comes complete with private balcony and hot water shower amongst the forest.
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve In the afternoon, visit the Lipad mud volcano, which serves as a mineral salt lick for wildlife. After trekking through the jungle for twenty minutes, arrive at the elevated bare area of the mud volcano. Try to identify the multitude of animal footprints here. Those adventurous can experiment the effect of the volcanic mud said to be responsible for fine complexion. Walk up the observation tower and admire the contrasting landscape of the bare area and its surrounding thick forest where birds are commonly sighted.
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve After dinner, enjoy a slide presentation on Tabin’s uniqueness followed by a trip to look out for nocturnal wildlife and birds, communing with nature in the dark & dense expanse of the forest beneath the star-studded sky. Overnight
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve Go for a morning bird walk. This will be an unforgettable one as Tabin has a rich collection of around 300 species of birds. After breakfast, trek through the lush green jungle known for its rich diversity of plants and animal species. Visit Lipad’s Waterfall. Take a dip in the natural pool and enjoy the refreshing splash coming down from the waterfall. Alternatively explore the surrounding vegetation or just relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve In the afternoon, we suggest for you to try out the Tabin Rainforest Foot Soak made with a secret blend of herbs, to relax tired muscles after long jungle treks. Overnight
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve Morning is at leisure to relax where you may spot macaques and small mammals or swimming at the nearby rock pool or in the river before your overland transfer back to Lahad Datu.
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Child sharing room with parents will be provided with an extra roll-away bed
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Activities are subject to weather conditions, and may be re-organized to best meet the operational situation
- Sighting of wildlife is not guaranteed
- Single travelers are subject to availability
- Maximum occupancy per room is 3 people (either 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child aged 11 years or below)
- Please note that for theTriple Share Option: Children must be booked as an adult for the Triple Share option. Same rate applies
- Subject to availability
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Traveller reviews
I escorted two clients and a student after a month in the jungle elsewhere. Tabin is higher end tourism and you pay for the experience. The lodge is really nice and the rooms private A frames on the river. Gibbons can be seen near the camp, a rarity elsewhere. The guides are really knowledgable locals and so friendly they became real friends. The night drives and hikes are really wild. You drive an hour through the ever present Oil Palm plantations; a boon and a bane for locals and for wildlife. These vast tracts of monoculture make large reserves like Tabin critical for protecting endangered birds, mammals and other wildlife. Because of the proximity to the oil palm, the animals come in and out to feast. We saw leopard cats, 6 species of hornbills (!!!), three spp of civet cats and macaques and silverleaf monkeys. The birding is great, and the walks not too strenuous even to the mud volcano where we saw a montjac. The jeeps take the less able to great viewing locations. When we were there the lodge was about half full so very peaceful. In all, it really is like going on safari in SE Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 days.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
No. This experience is non-refundable once booked.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 08:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Within 48 hours, once the supplier confirms.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
Product code 5772P46