Tabin Wildlife Reserve was established in 1984 in order to help preserve the wildlife of Borneo in a large area of lowland dipterocarp forest.

Tabin is home to the three largest mammal species in Borneo - the Bornean Elepant, the Bornean Rhino and the Tembadau (a form of ox).

There are also 9 species of primate present, including a small number of orang-utans. Clouded leopards are the main predator, although far less commonly seen than civet cats and leopard cats.

Tabin Wildlife Reserve offers a number of activities including 4WD safaris, bird-watching excursions, jungle trekking, visits to the Lipad  Mud Volcano and two fantastic observation towers.

Accommodation at Tabin Wildlife Reserve consists of 20 free standing chalets. They are simple but comfortable enough with en-suite bathrooms, balconies and ceiling fans (no air-con).

Tabin is a great alternative to staying at Borneo Rainforest Lodge in the Danum Valley, which is often fully booked and also weighs on the budget.

Tabin is reached from Lahad Datu in about 45 minutes along sealed an gravel roads. More often we actually combine a stay at Tabin with a visit to Sukau and the Kinabatangan River area. This means a boat and road journey from Sukau to Tabin.