About Rafflesia Forest Reserve
Rafflesia Forest Reserve is a protected forest area in Tambunan District, Sabah, located along the Kota Kinabalu-Tambunan road within the Crocker Range. Established to conserve the endemic Rafflesia pricei, the world's largest flower, the reserve encompasses montane forest rich in biodiversity. It is managed by the Sabah Forestry Department and features the Rafflesia Information Centre, which provides interpretation and guided access to blooming sites for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a montane forest environment within the Crocker Range with shaded trails, cool climate and dense vegetation. The main attraction is viewing Rafflesia pricei blooms when in season, accessed via short guided walks from the Rafflesia Information Centre. The centre offers exhibits, information boards and maps about Rafflesia biology and conservation. Trails are natural forest paths leading to marked blooming sites, with opportunities for nature observation and photography.
Key highlights
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Habitat of Rafflesia pricei, the world's largest flower endemic to Borneo
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Rafflesia Information Centre with interpretive exhibits and guided services
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Montane forest of the Crocker Range with rich biodiversity
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Short guided forest trails to designated Rafflesia blooming sites
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Cool highland climate and scenic forest landscape along Kota Kinabalu-Tambunan Road
History of Rafflesia Forest Reserve
Gazetted as a Class I Protection Forest Reserve in 1984 by the Sabah Government and managed by the Sabah Forestry Department to protect the habitat of Rafflesia pricei and the montane forest ecosystem of the Crocker Range
Route
| By air | Via Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), then by road to Tambunan |
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| By road |