Witness the untamed essence of Borneo at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, a sprawling lowland rainforest sanctuary in Sabah where vibrant birdlife, ancient trees, and elusive nocturnal creatures thrive. Over three days, immerse yourself in the reserve’s dynamic highlights, explore the Lipad Mud Volcano, trek to the Lipad Waterfall, climb the Birdwatching Tower, and venture out on morning walks, evening drives, and night trails, all while staying at the enchanting Tabin Wildlife Resort nestled along the Lipad River.
- Stay at Tabin Wildlife Resort beside the Lipad River and surrounded by rainforest.
- Search for wildlife around the active Lipad Mud Volcano, where animal footprints reveal signs of passing creatures.
- Trek through lush rainforest to Lipad Waterfall and climb the Birdwatching Tower for views of the surrounding forest.
- Rise early for birdwatching, then explore at dusk and after dark in search of nocturnal wildlife, frogs and sleeping birds.
What's included
Guided tours and activities
Scheduled return transfer between Lahad Datu and Tabin Wildlife Reserve
1 night drive and 1 night walk
Mud certificate upon completion of the tour
Lunch
Dinner
2 nights at Tabin Wildlife Resort
Breakfast
Visit to the Birdwatching Tower
Tabin Rainforest Foot Soak, Lipad Waterfall and mud volcano
Personal expenses and itinerary
What to expect
Day 1: Into the Wilds of Tabin
Tabin Wildlife Reserve
12h · Admission ticket included
The journey begins with 2 hour road transfer approx from Lahad Datu to Tabin Wildlife National Park, where a guide briefing and video introduce the reserve before settling into the timber lodge beside the Lipad River to explore the surrounding birds, insects, and endemic jungle herbs. Early arrivals (departure 8 am only) visit the Tabin Visitor Centre for conservation insights, while the afternoon includes a food-waste recycling session before trekking the Elephant Trail to the active Lipad Mud Volcano, a mineral salt lick scattered with animal tracks where guests can also experience the muds, Dinner, continued a night safari to search for nocturnal wildlife, and end the evening stargazing beneath Tabin’s dark sky, Overnight
Day 2: From Birdsong to Nightfall
1 day · Admission ticket included
Begin the day with an early morning bird walk through Tabin's rich rainforest, home to nearly 300 bird species, followed by breakfast and a drive to the core area to climb the Birdwatching Tower. Continue through lush vegetation to the Lipad Waterfall through hike, where a natural pool offers a refreshing dip and shower, before stopping at the Tabin Giant Tree for photos on the return journey. In the afternoon, unwind with the Tabin Rainforest herbal foot soak, then head out on a dusk drive to spot nocturnal birds and wildlife as they emerge to feed. Dinner, take a night walk along the trails near the resort in search of sleeping birds, frogs, and other nocturnal creatures, Overnight.
Day 3: A Gentle End to the Wild
Lahad Datu
15h
Breakfast begins the final morning, with free time before check-out. An optional dawn drive offers an early opportunity to search for wildlife active at first light (if required and extra fee). A mud certificate marks the completion of the safari before departure from Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Return to Lahad Datu, bringing the three-day wildlife adventure to a close.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
we will provide you with the vehicle number and staff details one day before your arrival.
End point
we will provide you with the vehicle number and staff details one day before your arrival.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All activities might subject to change, depending on weather, river and nature conditions, with no refunds.
The tour starting time might change if weather and nature conditions not favourable.
As a wildlife tour, any specific wildlife sighting is not guaranteed.
The tour has a fixed itinerary and personal request is not possible.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
