Our Services
Private 4WD Game Drive
Enjoy a private wildlife safari with your own guide and vehicle, with drives lasting about 7 hours and extendable up to 12 hours. Safaris include dawn, dusk, and night drives depending on your target species.
Mammal Watching Tour
We organise dedicated Mammal safaris led by a specialised Guide focused on tracking Borneo’s unique and endemic mammal species, main focus being the secretive Bornean wild cats and primates.
Wildlife Photography Safari
Designed for serious photographers, this service includes an experienced photography guide and premium spotlighting equipment to help you capture high-quality nocturnal wildlife photographs.
Our Happy Guests!
Incredible safari in the forest of Deramakot, our guide Rayner was great, he had an infinite animal knowledge especially about birds, every outing of beautiful discoveries including in the rain or at night.
The accommodation is simplistic.
Thanks again!
Katrin R.
Great experience!
Transportation, food, accommodation, communication- no complaints. Our guide was amazing at spotting animals and did a great job focusing on birds and smaller animals (when we weren’t always seeing the hits). Theo was also just incredibly knowledgeable about the area, animals, plants, etc.
Definitely recommended!
Alisha R.
Thanks to the team who allowed us to visit Sabah in the best conditions. We took many pictures in a friendly atmosphere. A big thank you to our guides who knew how to rise to the occasion.
This 1 month trip to Borneo is one of the best memories of our different journeys.
Jacques G.
Why Us
Guests choose to travel with us because we provide private vehicles, highly experienced naturalist guides, and flexible safari hours that significantly improve wildlife sighting opportunities. With our deep field knowledge and commitment to quality guiding, we ensure your Deramakot experience is exclusive, ethical, and truly rewarding.
QUESTIONS?
Our team focuses on tailor-made experiences, whether your interest is birding, mammal tracking, or serious wildlife photography, ensuring every safari is carefully planned around your goals.
Deramakot Tour - Book Early
You will not find such flexible hours of long safari drives anywhere.
Accommodation inside Deramakot Forest Reserve is extremely limited, with only a single lodge serving the entire reserve, and it is frequently fully booked months, sometimes even years in advance. To secure your preferred travel dates and ensure availability of our highly sought-after Deramakot Specialist Senior Guides, we strongly recommend confirming your safari as early as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Deramakot offers one of the most authentic and uncrowded rainforest safari experiences in Borneo. Unlike more commercial areas, it focuses on low-impact tourism, with fewer vehicles and exceptional opportunities to spot rare nocturnal wildlife.
You cannot walk-in to Deramakot. You need to contact some Deramakot specilised wildlife tour operator like Safari Acacia Co. to arrange the stay, meals, park permits, 4wd safari vehicle, and most importantly a guide who knows Deramakot well.
Night drives usually last between 2 to 4 hours, depending on wildlife activity and guest preferences. Serious wildlife enthusiasts often opt for extended drives to maximize sightings.
Yes, night drives are typically conducted daily, weather permitting. In fact, multiple night drives during your stay significantly increase your chances of spotting rare species.
A minimum of 3 nights is recommended, but 4–5 nights is ideal for serious wildlife enthusiasts to fully experience both day and night safaris.
Yes, night drives are conducted by trained guides who prioritize safety and ethical wildlife viewing. Guests remain inside the vehicle at all times during the drive.
Open or modified 4WD safari vehicles are used, equipped with spotlights handled by experienced guides to safely locate nocturnal wildlife.
While Danum Valley offers pristine rainforest and comfortable lodges, Deramakot is often better for mammal sightings—especially during night drives—thanks to its road network and long-established research-based tracking.