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3D2N Tabin Wildlife Safari Tour

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Max 14

Guides

Malay, English

Overview

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.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Into the Wilds of Tabin⌄

    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

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: overnight at the resort

  2. 2From Birdsong to Nightfall⌄

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at the resort

  3. 3A Gentle End to the Wild⌄

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast

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

Not included

  • ✕Personal expenses and itinerary

Good to know

Starts: we will provide you with the vehicle number and staff details one day before your arrival.

Ends: we will provide you with the vehicle number and staff details one day before your arrival.

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 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.

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