4 Days 3 Nights Exploring Taliwas
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4 Days 3 Nights Exploring Taliwas
Bored of every day life with the hustle and bustle of the city? Why not join us in a 4 days 3 nights rainforest exploration at Taliwas River Conservation Area, that is just 36km from the Lahad Datu town.
4 Days 3 Nights Exploring Taliwas Package

Taliwas River Conservation Area is organizing its 1st Scientific Exploration from 7th to 17th June 2022.

The purpose of the scientific exploration is to assess its wildlife diversity and its potential as research and eco-recreation destination.  The data collected will be used as promotion tool to promote TRCA as a research and eco-recreation destination for local and international.

For the first time in history, the resource manager has decided to open up the exploration for public participation.  

Naturalist who loves adventure and eager to learn about the wonders in the rainforest are welcome to participate in this scientific exploration. 
- Conservation & Environmental Management Division, Yayasan Sabah

Rainforest Exploration package will include the accommodation i.e. camping, meals, activities, ranger service, conservation fee, non-dslr camera fee and scheduled transfer from Lahad Datu town to TRCA.

This is a Join-In package, therefore, you may choose the date base on your preference:

Group 1 : 7th - 10th June 2022 (4D3N)

Group 2: 13th - 16th June 2022 (4D3N)

The sample itinerary is provided as below.  For more information, kindly contact us at email: camd.reservations@gmail.com or at our WhatsApp no. at +6017 3488433.

* The above price is only valid for Malaysian citizens.  Non-Malaysian rates can be obtained by contacting us via email or WhatsApp.

Closing date:  --

Sample Itinerary
2:00 pm   Transfer from Fajar Office, Lahad Datu to TRCA studies centre (about 1.5 hrs)

3:30 pm    Expected to arrive at TRCA.  Register and Check-In at TRCA Reception Office.  There will be a short briefing on the Do's and Don'ts i.e. Visitors Guidelines while the Conservation Area.

4:00 pm   Evening walk around the Studies Centre.  Coffee/Tea break.  

7:00 pm   Dinner with the local scientists

8:00 pm   Briefing on House Rules and mingle with the local scientists.

10:00 pm  Good Night!

6:00 am   Get up early morning for a refreshing morning walk along the main road.  Grab your binocular to catch the forest birdsong chirping and singing in the morning.  The rainforest's natural sounds make it an ideal setting for forest therapy.

7:00 am   Breakfast

8:00 am   Trek to Vanila Waterfalls (5.8km or 5 to 6 hours trek, depending on your stamina).  Packed lunch with be provided.  Take this moment to break away from the fast-paced, loud world that we live in.  Listen to the sound of the waterfall that can bring you to an immense sense of mental tranquility.

3:00 pm   Expected to arrive at TRSC

4:00 pm   Free & Easy.  Coffee or Tea break.  You may get a refreshing dip in the crystal clear water

7:00 pm   Dinner with Camp fire!

8:00 pm   Night Walk.  

9:00 pm  Free & Easy.  There will also be sharing session from the local scientists on their findings.  Coffee or Tea break

11:00 pm   Stargazing around your camp site and Good Night!  

6:00 am   Get up early morning for another morning walk.  Cycling activity is one of the recommended activity at TRCA, you may bring your own bicycle to TRSC.  Kindly inform the reservation staff is you intended to do so.

7:00 am   Breakfast under the canopy.

8:00 am   Transfer from TRSC office to waterfall junction (1.3km from the office).  Trekking to Taliwas Waterfalls for just 1.5km walk or 1 - 2 hours depending on your stamina.  Packed lunch will be provided.

1:00 pm   Back to TRSC.  Free & Easy or you may take your rest from the jungle trekking.

3:00 pm   Visit scientists plots and learn from their research methods and findings.

4:00 pm   Coffee or Tea break.  Continue learning from our local scientists.

7:00 pm   Dinner

8:00 pm   Sharing session from the local scientists at the open hall.

11:00 pm   Good Night!


6:00 am   Free & Easy around the Studies Centre.  Walk or cycle to the Pandanus Lake or the beautiful mirror lake.

7:00 am   Breakfast at TRSC

8:30 am   Guided Jungle Trekking at the nearby trail.  Thereafter you may spend some time swimming in the wilderness of Taliwas River.

12:00 noon   Lunch by the Taliwas River

1:30 pm   Group photos

2:00 pm   Check out.   Transfer back to Lahad Datu town.