        
Lahad Datu is situated in Tawau District which is also well known for its interior mountain ranges. Although it may be a small and remote town, its economic activities are very similar to those of its neighbouring town. Basically, timber, palm oil, rubber and cocoa are the main livelihoods of Lahad Datu. It is also the gateway to the renowned virgin rainforest of the Danum Valley Conservation Area, Tabin Wildlife Reserve in the east and the Madai Caves further south. Tabin Wildlife Reserve is an enormous dipterocarp rainforest landscape in the eastern part of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo with a most diverse range of flora and fauna. Tabin was declared a wildlife reserve because of the large numbers of animal species inhabiting its forest, including several which are highly endangered. With a protected forest area of 120,500 hectares, Tabin plays an important role as a dedicated ground for the breeding of endangered wildlife and protected mammals in Sabah. Thus, Tabin has been heralded as the finest wildlife viewing area in Borneo. The three largest mammals of Sabah, namely Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Sumatera Rhinoceros and Tembadau are all found in this exclusive area! Madai Caves is an important place for birds' nests. The village at the entrance of the largest cave comes alive twice a year when the Ida’an community comes to harvest the birds' nests from various parts of the caves. It is a special communal event, almost like a festival. The harvesting is a dramatic event with the men risking their lives to prise precious nests from the cave roof. The Ida’ans have held their rights to the Madai Caves for over 20 generations. Highlights: - Nature Trails
- Mud Volcano
- Canopy Walk
- Night Drive
- Bird Watching
| Hotel | Rooms | | Tabin Wildlife Resort / Similar | Standard Room with Breakfast | | Borneo Rainforest Lodge / Similar | Standard Room with Breakfast |
This package includes: - 2 nights accommodation in Tabin Wildlife Resort (Twin Sharing)
- 2 nights accommodation in Borneo Rainforest Lodge (Twin Sharing)
- Meals as stated (Daily Breakfast)
- 5 Lunch / 4 Dinner
- Tours and transfers as stated in itinerary (Ex-LDU)
- English speaking guide / Naturalist
- Guided Activities
- Entrance fees and Conservation fees
Package excludes: - Personal expenses
- Tips to guide / driver
- All Airfares and Airport Tax
- Surcharge applies for non-scheduled transfer.
Notes: - Price is subject to change with/without prior notice
- 2 weeks advance booking is required for this package
- Please bring along insect repellent, long sleeve shirts and long pants, raincoat, sun hat, swim wear, comfortable trekking shoes, torch light, water bottle and personal toiletries.
- Activities are subject to weather condition, and may be re-organised to best meet operational situation
- The package above requires a minimum of 2 passengers
Itinerary Day 1: Tabin Wildlife (-/L/D) 7.00 am | Meet and greet at Lahad Datu Airport / Town. Enjoy an hour’s drive through gravel road to Tabin Wildlife Reserve. | am | Check in Hotel and Briefing. | pm | Visit Lipad Mud Volcano in the afternoon and explore the area known to be frequently visited by deer, wild boars, elephants and birds. Look out for and identify the amazing footprints of animals. For those who are adventurous, you may experiment the effect of the volcanic mud which is believed to produce fine complexion. | pm | Dinner | pm | After dinner, enjoy a night animal spotting trip to observe nocturnal wildlife and birds. | pm | Overnight in hotel |
Day 2: Tabin Wildlife (B/L/D) am | Breakfast in the hotel. | am | After Breakfast, trek through the lush green jungle known for its rich diversity of plants and animal species. After which adjourn to Lipad’s Waterfall. | pm | You may take a dip in the natural pool and enjoy the refreshing splash coming down from the waterfall or alternatively explore the surrounding vegetation. | pm | Lunch | pm | At dusk, enjoy bird watching within the reserve. | pm | Dinner | pm | After dinner, enjoy night activities to look out for nocturnal wildlife and birds Overnight in hotel |
Day 3: Borneo Rain Forest (B/L/D) am | Breakfast in the resort. | pm | Check out from Resort. After lunch, transfer from Tabin Wildlife Reserve to Lahad Datu. | pm | Enjoy a drive for about two hours through selectively logged forest, cocoa and soft-wood plantations before arriving the Borneo Rainforest Lodge beside the Danum River on the edge of 438 Sq Km of undisturbed lowland rainforest. The lodge is home to a full range of Sabah’s lowland fauna, including the rare Sumatran Rhino, Borneo Pygmy elephants, Clouded leopards, and Orang utans. Explore nature trail and nearby river. | pm | Check in Lodge | pm | Dinner | pm | After dinner, enjoy a slide show followed by night animal spotting. | pm | Overnight in Lodge |
Day 4: Borneo Rain Forest (B/L/D) Am | Enjoy early morning bird walk before breakfast | am | Breakfast | am | Spend the whole day exploring the forest for birds and mammals, leading up to an escarpment with ancient burial coffins. Trek to waterfall and dip in refreshing rock pools | pm | Lunch in Lodge | 3.00 pm | Enjoy jungle walk through trails leading to canopy walkway. | pm | Overnight in hotel. |
Day 5: (B/L/-) am | Breakfast | am | Enjoy Morning trek in search of mammals and birds | pm | Lunch | 12.30 pm | Check out Hotel and Transfer to Lahad Datu Airport / Town |
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