TABIN WILDLIFE

"Escape Into the Untouched Beauty of Tabin"

Best Place for Night Safari

Deramakot is highly popular for night drives, offering chances to spot nocturnal wildlife rarely seen elsewhere in Sabah

Less Crowded, Exclusive Experience

Compared to more commercial wildlife destinations, Deramakot offers a quieter and more authentic rainforest adventure.

High Chance of Seeing Rare Animals

Known among wildlife photographers and researchers as one of the best places in Borneo to encounter elusive species.

Birdwatcher’s Paradise

Home to hundreds of bird species, including endemic Bornean birds and colorful hornbills

Excellent for Wildlife Photography
Open logging roads provide better visibility for animal spotting compared to dense untouched jungle.
Cool & Peaceful Rainforest Atmosphere
Fresh air, natural jungle sounds, and minimal light pollution create a relaxing nature escape.
Gateway to Borneo’s Biodiversity
Home to countless insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and tropical plants unique to Borneo.
Eco-Tourism Success Story
Demonstrates how conservation and responsible forest use can coexist successfully.
Authentic Jungle Lodge Experience
Simple forest accommodations surrounded by nature, ideal for adventure travelers and researchers.

Day 1 — Lahad Datu → Tabin Wildlife Reserve

08:00 / 12:00 Depart from Lahad Datu and head to Tabin Wildlife Reserve (about 1.5 hours).
Free time around the reserve in the morning. Relax near the rainforest café and visit the riverside observation platform.
In the afternoon, birdwatch along the main roads with a chance to spot the endangered Bornean Bristlehead.
After dinner, watch a nature documentary before beginning a night jungle exploration to search for nocturnal wildlife and night birds.

Day 2 — Tabin Wildlife Reserve

After breakfast, walk about 20 minutes to the Lipad Mud Volcano.
Enjoy birdwatching, identifying animal footprints, and experiencing the mud volcano area.
After returning to the lodge, enjoy a herbal foot soak to relieve hiking fatigue.
In the evening, go on a vehicle safari to search for nocturnal animals and birds feeding at night.
After dinner, take a night walk along nearby trails to explore more nocturnal bird species.

Day 3 — Tabin Wildlife Reserve → Lahad Datu

Early morning free birdwatching / rainforest walk.
After breakfast, continue birdwatching along the central trails and climb the observation tower to observe birds and mammals.
In the afternoon, around 13:30, depart from Tabin Resort and drive back to Lahad Datu Airport, marking the end of the trip.

Let our team help you experience the nature of TABIN WILDLIFE.

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