2D1N Tabin Wildlife Encounter

Overview

Tabin Wildlife Reserve is located in the eastern part of Sabah, Malaysia, The reserve encompasses approximately 122,539 hectare of rectangular area in the centre of the Dent Peninsula, north-east of Lahad Datu town. Created in the year 1984, Tabin has been declared as a Wildlife Reserve that accommodate large number of animals, some of which are highly endangered, inhabiting its forests. Guests might be able to get a chance to spot on the three largest mammals of Sabah, namely Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Sumatran Rhinoceros and Tembadau, as well as 9 species of primate, 3 species of cats and 42 families of over 220 bird species, all of which are protected by the wildlife reserve.

One of the highlights of Tabin is its active and mineral-rich mud volcanoes which often attract wildlife, making it an ideal platform for wildlife observation and bird-watching. Popular recreational activities that is worth to write in your things-to-do list are jungle-trekking, night safari, night walk, wildlife-spotting, bird-watching and rainforest education.

Tabin Wildlife Reserve, which is mainly covered with lowland dipterocarp forest, has become attractions that provides deeper understanding of the rich bio-diversity of nature in Sabah and a place for guests to gain experiential learning experience about the need for wildlife conservation. The Wildlife Department of Sabah is the custodian of the animals in the reserve while the Forestry Department of Sabah is responsible for the tress in Tabin.

Tabin Wildlife Resort

Tabin Wildlife Resort, located ideally within the Malaysia's largest wildlife reserve, is bestowed with some nature's finest creation. Designed with charming timber, Tabin Wildlife Resort offers private lodges which provide maximum comfort for the guests to relax after a day out from comprehensive nature-based activities.

River Lodges offer 10 units of authentic twin-bedded or double-bedded timber bungalows room, which can accommodate up to 3 person, featuring en-suite bathroom with heated shower, private balcony and ceiling fan. Each lodges is linked by an inter-connecting timber board walk to the Sunbird Café.