Spot orangutans, elephants, and the elusive clouded leopard in the wild

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Spot orangutans, elephants, and the elusive clouded leopard in the wild with our handpicked Lahad Datu wildlife safaris.

Wildlife Safaris in Lahad Datu: The Best for Rare Sightings

Wildlife Safaris in Lahad Datu

Spot orangutans, elephants, and the elusive clouded leopard in the wild 

3D2N Danum Valley Luxury Rainforest Escape + Blue Ring Reef

Snorkel rare reefs before unwinding at a luxury lodge deep in Danum Valley

What an amazing place. The experience and care they provide is top notch. They really look after you. The chef Mininn and his staff makes good food. Zionel the food manager is a wonderul host and has a great singing voice! Our guide Dexter was amazing and every trek we went on we saw different animals and insects. It is truely a bucket list place.

What an amazing place. The experience and care they provide is top notch. They really look after you. The chef Mininn and his staff makes good food. Zionel the food manager is a wonderul host and has a great singing voice! Our guide Dexter was amazing and every trek we went on we saw different animals and insects. It is truely a bucket list place.

This was not just a beautiful hotel but an incredible experience.
 The PD lodge was out of this world - looking out onto primary rainforest - wildlife everywhere.
 Our nature guide Nick, was exceptional. We had multiple walks, night drive and swam in a natural pool in the forest.
 Orangutan male swinging in trees at eye level 50 metres from our accommodation.
 It is a very special place. Two of our party did the tree climb - extraordinary.
 Food was incredible - how they manage this miles from any other kind of life I really don't know!
 Only slight negative was a very pushy maitre d trying to sell us wine and not recognising personal space - larger than life and unnecessary.

This was not just a beautiful hotel but an incredible experience.
The PD lodge was out of this world - looking out onto primary rainforest - wildlife everywhere.
Our nature guide Nick, was exceptional. We had multiple walks, night drive and swam in a natural pool in the forest.
Orangutan male swinging in trees at eye level 50 metres from our accommodation.
It is a very special place. Two of our party did the tree climb - extraordinary.
Food was incredible - how they manage this miles from any other kind of life I really don't know!
Only slight negative was a very pushy maitre d trying to sell us wine and not recognising personal space - larger than life and unnecessary.

Indescribable. Luxury accommodation literally in the jungle. Highly knowledgeable guides, great (if super sweaty walks) and fantastic food. A once in a lifetime experience. Find the cash - it’s worth it.

Indescribable. Luxury accommodation literally in the jungle. Highly knowledgeable guides, great (if super sweaty walks) and fantastic food. A once in a lifetime experience. Find the cash - it’s worth it.

This is paradise in the middle of the jungle. The nature is incredible, the facility just beautiful, all meals are amazing. The best part of the lodge is truly the staff. From driver, over the housekeeping, to our tour guide and all the employees in the restaurant and bar. They are always smiling, attentive, helpful and so welcoming. A unique experience we will not forget.

This is paradise in the middle of the jungle. The nature is incredible, the facility just beautiful, all meals are amazing. The best part of the lodge is truly the staff. From driver, over the housekeeping, to our tour guide and all the employees in the restaurant and bar. They are always smiling, attentive, helpful and so welcoming. A unique experience we will not forget.

Everything about this award winning resort is exceptional. The setting is majestic - in a bend on the Danum river right in the middle of primary rainforest. The lodge blends into its environment. So thoughtfully designed. The guides are amazing. They're so knowledgeable and passionate. We had Kalvin who was exceptional. Given this is a 2.5 hour journey in unpaved road from the nearest town, it's a wonder how the lodge is so immaculately kept and it's a real credit to all the team. The food is buffet style and superb. There is a cold room for fruit and desserts. The villas are spacious, clean and come equipped with all amenities. There is a heated plunge pool on the balcony where you can watch the rainforest around you. We saw many wildlife on the trails, but being in the rainforest itself was a truly magical experience. As well as guided trails, there are plenty of other activities - canopy walk, cycling, tree climbing, river rafting, etc. There is a small shop onsite selling souvenirs and essentials (including leech socks!). I cannot recommend Borneo Rainforest Lodge highly enough. It's a remote luxury resort - wish we were staying longer!

Everything about this award winning resort is exceptional. The setting is majestic - in a bend on the Danum river right in the middle of primary rainforest. The lodge blends into its environment. So thoughtfully designed. The guides are amazing. They're so knowledgeable and passionate. We had Kalvin who was exceptional. Given this is a 2.5 hour journey in unpaved road from the nearest town, it's a wonder how the lodge is so immaculately kept and it's a real credit to all the team. The food is buffet style and superb. There is a cold room for fruit and desserts. The villas are spacious, clean and come equipped with all amenities. There is a heated plunge pool on the balcony where you can watch the rainforest around you. We saw many wildlife on the trails, but being in the rainforest itself was a truly magical experience. As well as guided trails, there are plenty of other activities - canopy walk, cycling, tree climbing, river rafting, etc. There is a small shop onsite selling souvenirs and essentials (including leech socks!). I cannot recommend Borneo Rainforest Lodge highly enough. It's a remote luxury resort - wish we were staying longer!

Possibly the most well rated lodge for wildlife in Borneo and deservedly so. The virgin rainforest is spectacular, with lots of wildlife sightings possible. The estate has done a tremendous job with the various trails including the canopy walk (stunning!).
 It is a 2.5hr drive from Lahad Datu, so not easy to get to. Danum Valley is worth it though and there is no better place to be!
 Service and food could not be better!! Variety , quality, attention to detail 10/10
 The only room for improvement is on the rooms. I mentioned it to reception and they tried to help. Some of the rooms are dated so perhaps try Premium Deluxe or above.

Possibly the most well rated lodge for wildlife in Borneo and deservedly so. The virgin rainforest is spectacular, with lots of wildlife sightings possible. The estate has done a tremendous job with the various trails including the canopy walk (stunning!).
It is a 2.5hr drive from Lahad Datu, so not easy to get to. Danum Valley is worth it though and there is no better place to be!
Service and food could not be better!! Variety , quality, attention to detail 10/10
The only room for improvement is on the rooms. I mentioned it to reception and they tried to help. Some of the rooms are dated so perhaps try Premium Deluxe or above.

Absolutely spectacular experience from start to finish. Even before arriving at the lodge, we got to try their newly introduced Blue Hole snorkeling experience, which was such an unexpected and incredible activity to combine with a rainforest trip. Highly recommend adding that experience if you visit.
 The journey into the lodge already felt like a wildlife expedition on its own. We were lucky enough to spot pygmy elephants on the way in, which was absolutely incredible considering how difficult they can be to find in the wild. During our stay we also saw wild orangutans, flying squirrels, civets during the night drive, and an amazing variety of birdlife throughout the rainforest.
 A huge shoutout to my guide Donny, who was amazing throughout the trip and taught me so much about the rainforest and wildlife in the area. All the guides and staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and the service overall was exceptional — from the warm welcome to even the chefs knowing guests by name.
 The lodge itself is beautiful and perfectly integrated into the rainforest surroundings. Truly one of the most memorable wildlife experiences I’ve had and a place I’d happily return to anytime.

Absolutely spectacular experience from start to finish. Even before arriving at the lodge, we got to try their newly introduced Blue Hole snorkeling experience, which was such an unexpected and incredible activity to combine with a rainforest trip. Highly recommend adding that experience if you visit.
The journey into the lodge already felt like a wildlife expedition on its own. We were lucky enough to spot pygmy elephants on the way in, which was absolutely incredible considering how difficult they can be to find in the wild. During our stay we also saw wild orangutans, flying squirrels, civets during the night drive, and an amazing variety of birdlife throughout the rainforest.
A huge shoutout to my guide Donny, who was amazing throughout the trip and taught me so much about the rainforest and wildlife in the area. All the guides and staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and the service overall was exceptional — from the warm welcome to even the chefs knowing guests by name.
The lodge itself is beautiful and perfectly integrated into the rainforest surroundings. Truly one of the most memorable wildlife experiences I’ve had and a place I’d happily return to anytime.

An absolutely incredible experience from beginning to end! 🌿❤️
 We loved every single moment of our stay. A huge thank you to David, our guide, who was simply amazing: passionate, attentive, kind, and always happy to share his knowledge and help us discover this exceptional environment. He truly made our experience even more unforgettable.
 The entire staff was wonderful as well. Everyone was always smiling, welcoming, and incredibly kind. A very special mention goes to the kitchen team, who treated us with extraordinary kindness. And the food… absolutely delicious! We enjoyed every single meal. 😍
 We are leaving with so many beautiful memories and, above all, the feeling that we experienced something truly special.
 From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to David and the entire team for your warm welcome, your kindness, and all the wonderful moments you gave us. You made our stay unforgettable, and we will remember it for a very long time. ❤️
 We wholeheartedly recommend this place!

An absolutely incredible experience from beginning to end! 🌿❤️
We loved every single moment of our stay. A huge thank you to David, our guide, who was simply amazing: passionate, attentive, kind, and always happy to share his knowledge and help us discover this exceptional environment. He truly made our experience even more unforgettable.
The entire staff was wonderful as well. Everyone was always smiling, welcoming, and incredibly kind. A very special mention goes to the kitchen team, who treated us with extraordinary kindness. And the food… absolutely delicious! We enjoyed every single meal. 😍
We are leaving with so many beautiful memories and, above all, the feeling that we experienced something truly special.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to David and the entire team for your warm welcome, your kindness, and all the wonderful moments you gave us. You made our stay unforgettable, and we will remember it for a very long time. ❤️
We wholeheartedly recommend this place!