Biodiversity Business
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9 reviews
Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 12
Borneo Rainforest Trekking
Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia
Biodiversity Business
- Email address verified
9 reviews
Duration: 3 days
Group size: 1 - 12
About this trip
TAWAU HILLS PARK
Tawau is home to a breathtaking, untouched rainforest teeming with a vast array of biodiversity. We've documented 338 bird species, 107 mammal species, 51 snake species, and 84 frog species. Your daily activities will involve early morning, late afternoon, and nighttime excursions in search of the myriad of wildlife. We'll be on the lookout for the Red Leaf Langur, Gibbons, Hornbills, intriguing insects, frogs, and snakes. Please remember, we can't assure wildlife sightings as this is a wilderness, not a zoo!
What’s included
- TransferPick you up from and drop off to Tawau Airport or a nearby location
- All jungle activitiesWildlife watching with local naturalist guide, jungle swimming (at your own risk), birding, photography or relaxing at the park lodge
- AccommodationHostel type rooms. Basic amenities provided: blankets, power socket (type G, 3 pin, 240V, European or Australian type) Hot showers not available, Men and women have separate toilets and bathroom
- All mealsMeals provided at the Park canteen. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary needs catered for with advance notice.
- Expert local guideYour guide is a local conservationist and wildlife photographer
- Park entry permitsEntry permits to the park are included
What’s not included
- Airfares and airport tax
- Travel insurance
- Tips & portage
- Alcoholic Drinks
Available Packages
3D/2N in Tawau Hills
Deposit: 300 MYR
Available until 15 days before departure
Borneo rainforest trekking, Tawau Hills, Sabah, 3 Days/2 Nights
1,195 MYR
Deposit: 300 MYR
Add an extra day an night in Tawau Hills
Deposit: 0 MYR
Available until 60 days before departure
Dive deeper into the rainforest with an extra night and day of exploring.
500 MYR
Deposit: 0 MYR
Itinerary
DAY 1
Welcome to Tawau Hills Park
Pick-up mid-day in Tawau - either airport to hotel in town
You'll check into your room and relax. At 4:30 pm, you'll embark on a wildlife walk to explore the fauna. This will be followed by dinner. After dinner, a nighttime wildlife walk awaits!
Food
All the meals are provided by the Tawau Hills Park canteen which prepares simple local dishes such as Bakso (soup with meatballs), Nasi Kuning (turmeric rice), Chicken rice, local leafy vegetables
Your Organizer
Biodiversity Business
9 reviews
Biodiversity Business is a non-profit company that promotes conservation tourism through responsible wildlife holidays and volunteering. Our Mission is to help save endangered animals and their habitats. 'Malaysian Wildlife' is our program for volunteering and internships. You can view all our ethical wildlife experiences on biodiversitybusiness.com
Reviews
CF
One of the greatest places I’ve stayed at!
Aymir was amazing, what he did with the place is beautiful, and his commitment to sustainability and keeping the forest and the wildlife safe is truly inspiring.
We were lucky enough to see monkeys, plenty of birds and elephants, which made the trip wholesome.
The rest of the staff was excellent, kind and warm.
I will always remember this experience and cannot thank Aymir enough for it!
Note: it is a place to immerse oneself in nature and being mindful and respectful of it is a must to not destroy this unique habitat
By Celia F for Wild Elephant Quest on Mar 09, 2025
Hi Celia,
Thank you so much for your truly kind words! We're thrilled you and your friends had such a memorable experience, and we're especially grateful you appreciated the vision and commitment to sustainability. The team works hard here to keep this forest protected for future generations of animals and people! We hope to welcome you back to the forest again someday!
By Biodiversity Business on Mar 10, 2025
What a great experience. Can't recommend this place enough. Embra absolutely amazing guide. Ricky,Edy and Aldo absolute legends and thank you Christine for the amazing food. If you Want a full jungle experience and orangutans on tap Batu Kapal is the place to go.
See you again soon.
Ryan and Sian x
By Ryan T for Sumatra Wildlife Volunteer on Jan 05, 2025
Thank you so much, Ryan and Sian, for volunteering at our amazing Sumatra project. You have a fun way of describing it as ' orangutans on tap', but it's true: you can't do any better than this by seeing and hearing them so close in their natural home, but still at a safe distance.
By Biodiversity Business on Jan 14, 2025
Great trip, many thanks to Hymeir. Really hidden gem, there were no people at all! Only sounds of nature. I hope it will remain hidden. We could not see the elephants, only heard them, so we need to come one more time.
By Yauheniya K for Wild Elephant Quest on Sep 02, 2024
Thank you Yauheniya for sharing your amazing experience with out wild elephant safari. The Ulu Muda forest is truly a hidden gem and Hymier's passion to conserve this area is surpassed by none. Your visit helps us in his quest! We hope to see you again soon.
By Biodiversity Business on Sep 02, 2024
I had a fantastic time. Wonderful people and animals. Great food and great company. Would thoroughly recommend. The vet team is fantastic, as are all the keepers, management and volunteer teams!
By Jess Q for Java Wildlife Rescue - Internship on Aug 14, 2024
Dear Jess, we are thrilled to hear that your time at the Java Wildlife Centre was a success, especially your experience working with the resident veterinarians. They are indeed a lovely dedicated team. Thanks so much for helping out and improve the lives of rescued wild animals.
By Biodiversity Business on Aug 15, 2024
Eye-opening experience, really got to experience living with the bare essentials. Got to see some really beautiful reefs and learnt a lot about the conservation work that is being done + got to help out in their conservation work.
By ZhiWei C for Tropical Marine Conservation Camp (LOCAL) on Aug 06, 2024
Hi ZhiWei,
We're so glad you found the experience eye-opening. Your hands-on involvement is crucial for protecting the future of our sea turtles and reefs. Thank you for being a part of our mission and even extending an extra week to continue the good work. We hope to see you soon at another one of our conservation projects!
By Biodiversity Business on Aug 15, 2024