Tambunan Rafflesia Reserve
Tambunan Rafflesia Reserve
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lunarJade
Ipoh, Malaisie725 contributions
août 2023 • Entre amis
The Rafflesia Information Centre in Tambunan is open daily to visitors from 9 am to 5 pm. We visited during a cloudy afternoon and was the last group that particular day.
You first need to register, fill up some forms (registration form for your group, liability disclaimer forms and such) and make the necessary payments. The entrance fee for a Malaysian adult is RM5 (non-Malaysian adult RM15) and for a child RM3 (non-Malaysian child RM7). Guide fee is RM50 for a group up to 5 pax. (non-Malaysian RM100).
We got into a 4x4 and the guide assigned to us drove us to the start of the trail, where we did a short hike of about 20 minutes to reach the Rafflesia in bloom. Started on paved cement path and eventually veered off into actual forest trails. We were lucky and got to see two Rafflesia blooms (both were about 40 cm in diameter), one of which was only on its second day since blooming. Very, very beautiful! We were also shown the Rafflesia in various other stages of its lifecycle - new buds forming, larger buds that looked like cabbage that would open up/bloom in another 1-3 months' time, 'blackish' blooms that had expired and were rotting away, some unlucky buds and blooms partially eaten by squirrels. Only one species of Rafflesia could be found in Tambunan - the Rafflesia pricei.
The trails, including the cemented path with moss growing on some parts, can be slippery. Two of our friends had falls, but thankfully no serious injuries. Hence, it is important to dress appropriately for a forest hike on trails and wear covered, non-slip shoes. We did not encounter leeches that afternoon, but they are known to be around especially after a rain shower. Not many mosquitoes so that's a good thing.
Would recommend this experience to see one of Malaysia's iconic wonders!!
You first need to register, fill up some forms (registration form for your group, liability disclaimer forms and such) and make the necessary payments. The entrance fee for a Malaysian adult is RM5 (non-Malaysian adult RM15) and for a child RM3 (non-Malaysian child RM7). Guide fee is RM50 for a group up to 5 pax. (non-Malaysian RM100).
We got into a 4x4 and the guide assigned to us drove us to the start of the trail, where we did a short hike of about 20 minutes to reach the Rafflesia in bloom. Started on paved cement path and eventually veered off into actual forest trails. We were lucky and got to see two Rafflesia blooms (both were about 40 cm in diameter), one of which was only on its second day since blooming. Very, very beautiful! We were also shown the Rafflesia in various other stages of its lifecycle - new buds forming, larger buds that looked like cabbage that would open up/bloom in another 1-3 months' time, 'blackish' blooms that had expired and were rotting away, some unlucky buds and blooms partially eaten by squirrels. Only one species of Rafflesia could be found in Tambunan - the Rafflesia pricei.
The trails, including the cemented path with moss growing on some parts, can be slippery. Two of our friends had falls, but thankfully no serious injuries. Hence, it is important to dress appropriately for a forest hike on trails and wear covered, non-slip shoes. We did not encounter leeches that afternoon, but they are known to be around especially after a rain shower. Not many mosquitoes so that's a good thing.
Would recommend this experience to see one of Malaysia's iconic wonders!!
Écrit le 1 septembre 2023
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davidhughtaylor
Melbourne, Australie607 contributions
juin 2023
Is a couple of hours drive from KK on the windy Crocker Range road. If driving across island (and back again) to/from Sandakan you can pass this way one of your legs? Check the facebook page to see if a plant has started flowering (lasts about 4-6 days) otherwise not worth visiting. If one is flowering then pay the cheaper Park entrance fee PLUS the more expensive RM100 fee for a guide to take you to the flower. they life history and size is pretty amazing!
Écrit le 18 juillet 2023
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trientalis
United States1 839 contributions
déc. 2022 • En famille
The staff here is absolutely amazing! I contacted them by Whatsapp and they updated me daily on flowering and other details. I couldn't believe the kindness and attention to detail their staff showed in helping us plan our trip. Thank you!
Écrit le 26 décembre 2022
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Hilary F
Uckfield, UK74 contributions
oct. 2022
Be warned - wear leech socks for this walk in the forest. It was our first day in Sabah and we had no idea that we were going to be taken for a walk through the forest therefore we were not wearing boots and leech socks and the guides said nothing. The result was a leech attack.
All that aside we had great views of two Rafflesia pricei flowers and lots of buds plus some old flowers. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful - apart from the leech socks!!
All that aside we had great views of two Rafflesia pricei flowers and lots of buds plus some old flowers. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful - apart from the leech socks!!
Écrit le 8 novembre 2022
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Jo-Ann
Kuala Lumpur, Malaisie17 186 contributions
sept. 2022 • Entre amis
Great experience. We saw the life cycle of the Rafflesia - baby buds, 3 day old bloom, 5 day old bloom, 6 day old bloom, and a dead one! We were there on a muddy and slippery day. Rented boots from the centre for RM4. Guide was RM50. The tour was RM5 per pax. The climb into the forest was a steep but short one. Worth the trip if you can see several Rafflesia. This species is called Rafflesia Pricei. No smell!!!
Écrit le 27 septembre 2022
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sam
7 contributions
août 2019
This rafflesia center is a good place to stop when you explore the outskirt of Kota Kinabalu. The rafflesia species here is beautiful.
Écrit le 10 novembre 2019
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Sue
Brisbane, Australie6 contributions
août 2019
Although they look like clay and don’t have much of a scent they are very lovely to see and we were lucky to see both male and female versions
Écrit le 3 septembre 2019
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meronchan2018
千葉県571 contributions
juin 2019 • Entre amis
ガイドが咲いているので見れます。と、言うので期待して行きました。
大きさは３種類ほどあるそうで １５㎝前後、５０㎝前後、１ｍ前後ほどの大きさ。つぼみは触るとなかなか咲かず 最長２年くらい咲かない花もあったそう。
今回は２０㎝くらいの５分咲きと５０㎝位の開花した花、２つ見ることが出来ました。においは臭いと聞いていましたが 臭いはなかったです。黒いネットで大事に囲ってありました。その近くで去年、１ｍほどの大輪が咲いたと言っていました。
大きさは３種類ほどあるそうで １５㎝前後、５０㎝前後、１ｍ前後ほどの大きさ。つぼみは触るとなかなか咲かず 最長２年くらい咲かない花もあったそう。
今回は２０㎝くらいの５分咲きと５０㎝位の開花した花、２つ見ることが出来ました。においは臭いと聞いていましたが 臭いはなかったです。黒いネットで大事に囲ってありました。その近くで去年、１ｍほどの大輪が咲いたと言っていました。
Écrit le 29 juin 2019
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alexのママ
Niigata, Japon49 contributions
mars 2019 • En famille
前日、ガイドさんから咲いてるとの情報があり、キナバル山からに帰りに寄ってもらいました。全部で5つ咲いていて、開花がずれていたにで経緯も見られ面白かったです。
この時期、夕方はスコールがあるので傘、雨具を持って行ったほうがいいです。砂利道、未舗装の道路なので跳ね返りもある汚れます。
この時期、夕方はスコールがあるので傘、雨具を持って行ったほうがいいです。砂利道、未舗装の道路なので跳ね返りもある汚れます。
Écrit le 8 mai 2019
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행복한여행자
Corée du Sud13 contributions
juill. 2018 • En couple
정말 비추입니다. 자연학 박사이시면 보셔도 좋을텐데요. 가격을 떠나서 시간을 투자할 가치가 있는지 잘 모르겠습니다. 좋은 여행하세요
Écrit le 7 mai 2019
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La Rafflesia si può vedere in questi giorni? È il periodo giusto di fioritura?
Rédigé le 18 janvier 2019
is there a better season. to see the Rafflesia...or can they be seen all year long?
Rédigé le 21 novembre 2016
I saw in March and at that time there we two fully bloomed Rafflesia, 3-4 in blooming stage and 2 dead. Since the flower take 6 months to bloom, there is no as such season. You can check with local tour guide to take you to places where you can see bloomed rafflesia.
Rédigé le 28 novembre 2016
Hi Helen, We are visiting in April and thinking of hiring a car. can you just turn up at the reserve without prior booking ? also what are the roads on the drive up like, are they tarmaced and safe ?
Thanks
Alex
Rédigé le 13 mars 2016
Can hire a car and drive. Road has some twists and is hilly, but is sealed all the way. Be careful if is wet as can find areas with loads of water on road. Take your time on drive and will be fine. Would suggest that you plan a number of activities rather than just spend upto four hours on a trip for the flowers. Check at Tourist Centre and plan a round trip with a number of options. Enjoy
Rédigé le 14 mars 2016
Anyone planning to go to the reserve february 22nd or 23rd 2015?
Rédigé le 20 février 2015
If you would like to go there I reccomend to contact them before your visit and ask them directly to wait you to be sure that someone will accompany you in reserve. Please note that the guide cost 100 MYR.
Rédigé le 20 février 2015
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