Tawau Mangrove Cruise | Borneo

📍 Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

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See them in the wild

Habitat restoration

Community support

Conservation research

From

Duration5 hours

FitnessEasy

Cancellation70% refundable 16 days before start time

🚗On-demand departure

🎨Free trip design

⏰<4h response

🏅Conservation Charity

Overview

A boat cruise in the mangroves and bay of Tawau. Over here, conservationists do surveys on the critically endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins, Proboscis Monkeys, and birds. The destination is 1.5 hours away from the Tawau Park. This is normally chosen as an add-on activity to the Tawau Hills Safari trip. This is a morning activity where we depart around 6:00 am from Tawau Conservation Centre. This activity needs a minimum of 4 participants to be economical as we will rent the whole boat.

wildlife highlights

Why you'll love it

🔹 A biodiversity hotspot

The jungle of Borneo is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. For many visitors, the island's lush rainforests and rich wildlife are the biggest draw, and they frequently serve as a backdrop in David Attenborough's documentaries. It's one of the few places where one can still see orangutans in the wild. But conservation in Borneo is not just a story for TV, it's lived daily, shaped by complex social and economic realities.

🔹 Learn about Conservation on the ground

Palm oil plantations are often portrayed as the primary cause of deforestation and biodiversity loss. While they do play a role, the picture is far more complex. Conservation in Borneo requires a nuanced understanding that balances human needs with environmental protection. That's why we work with local NGOs and guides who are conservationists and ecologists. We work together to expose pangolin trafficking, and the tours are also great opportunities to monitor wildlife in the jungles.With our Borneo itinerary, we endeavour to show you not only the incredible wildlife on this land, but also to unpack how conservation is practised in an Asian context.

What you will be doing

6:00 or 7:00 am: Departure

Leave Tawau Hill Park

8:30 am: Boat ride

Arrive at the jetty. Boat cruise to survey the wildlife of the area

11:30-12.00: Return

Trip ends and head back for lunch

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

This trip is commonly chosen as an add-on to longer Borneo itineraries.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Tour transport
Pick up and drop off transport
Tour guide

❌ Not included

Flights
Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: We will pick you up at your location in Tawau Hill Park

Instruction: We will pick you up from your hotel or the airport

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.

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