Tabin Wildlife Safari – 4 Days

Meet up at Lahad Datu town and you will be transferred to Tabin Wildlife Reserve by road which takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Upon arrival check in to the attractive timber lodge which comes complete with private balcony, air conditioner, ceiling fan and a hot shower. Explore the resort vicinity, have an afternoon siesta by the Sunbird Cafe surrounded by lush flora and with its abundance of bird life. After lunch, depart for birding along the main road where for an opportunity to spot one or more of Borneo’s eight species of hornbill such as the Rhinoceros, Wreathed, Oriental Pied, Black, White-crowned and Wrinkled Hornbill at times perching on bare branches or flying across the sky. After dinner, enjoy a slide presentation on Tabin’s natural wonders, followed by a Night Safari to look out for nocturnal wildlife and birds.

Accommodation
Meals Dinner

After an early breakfast depart for the active Lipad mud volcano, its a size of a football field which serves as a mineral salt lick for the wildlife around Tabin reserves. At the Lipad mud volcano, there’s an observation tower, to admire its surrounding thick forest, which is frequented by wildlife and good location for bird watching. Opposite the tower is a nearby fig tree where its a feasting place for hornbills, other birds species and primates during the fruiting season. Before sundown trek back to the lodge for dinner and in the evening join the dusk drive to look for nocturnal birds coming out at this time or opt for a night walk to discover more nocturnal bird species.

Accommodation
Meals Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart for birding along the road leading to the main area of Tabin Wildlife Reserve, as the vigorous secondary forest along with its lower canopy and good natural lightings provides an ideal birding area. The rich forests also offer good mammal watching opportunities. In the evening after dinner, take a drive in search for more species of birds along the Tomanggong Road.

Accommodation
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast go for another birding at Tomanggong road, and after lunch check out, for departure to Lahad Datu airport.

Accommodation
Meals Breakfast, & Lunch