Utan Rainforest Lodge

03/06/2026

✨ Mangrove Jewel Bug (Calliphara nobilis) ✨
One of the most beautiful insects found in our mangrove forests. With its metallic rainbow colors, the Mangrove Jewel Bug looks like a living gemstone. But these dazzling colors are more than just decoration—they serve as a warning to predators that this bug is not an easy meal.
A small insect with a big personality, proving that nature's treasures come in all sizes! 🪲🌿

📸GUIDE : ezam

01/06/2026

Bornean Ground cuckoo at the Cuckoo hide. Photo with Nikon Z8+400mm f2.8 TC VR S Date:10.2.2025

30/05/2026

Kaamatan is the traditional paddy harvest festival celebrated throughout May by the Kadazan, Dusun, Murut and Rungus communities (KDMR), marking gratitude for the new harvest.

This year’s theme, “Menuai Perpaduan, Meraikan Keharmonian”, reflects the spirit of unity and harmony that grows alongside the harvest. 🌾

Wishing you a joyful Harvest Festival filled with peace and togetherness.

Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Do Kaamatan! 🌾

27/05/2026

Eid Al Adha is a beautiful reminder that the most meaningful things in life are the people we love and the moments we share with them. As we celebrate this blessed occasion, we want to take a moment to express how truly grateful we are for each and every one of you who has been part of our journey. May this Eid bring you and your family nothing but joy, peace, and abundance. Eid Mubarak from all of us! 🌙✨

22/05/2026

Even in the quiet of the rainforest, life is always in motion, gliding through the trees, stirring in the undergrowth, and soaring freely through the open sky. 🦇

At Utan Rainforest Lodge, we are surrounded by this magic every single day, and it never gets old. On this International Day for Biological Diversity, let's pause to appreciate the wild, wonderful, and sometimes unexpected creatures that share this earth with us and make a promise to keep their world intact. 🌍

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

Another unexpected dinner guest at Utan Rainforest Lodge!

During dinner over the weekend, both guests and staff were excited to spot a beautiful Yellow-ringed cat snake resting near the restaurant area.

Calm, curious and striking in appearance, this nocturnal snake is one of the many fascinating creatures that share the rainforest with us. Moments like these are a reminder that here, wildlife encounters can happen when you least expect them — even over dinner.

Just another magical evening in the heart of Borneo ✨

17/05/2026

Little feet on jungle paths.

Wide eyes spotting wildlife through the trees. Two toddlers discovering that the world is so much bigger, and so much more magical than they ever imagined. 🌿

For this family of four, a stay at Utan Rainforest Lodge wasn't just a holiday. It was their daughters' very first hello to the Bornean rainforest, and something tells us it won't be their last.

Because some places don't just welcome families. They become part of your family's story. 💚

Thanks so much to OnTheFly for choosing us as your holiday destination for your lovely little family. It was wonderful to be part of your adventure!

Planning to travel to Borneo with your little ones? Here are some tips: https://www.borneoecotours.com/blog/borneo-with-kids-what-works-what-doesnt/

Photo credits to: OnTheFly

16/05/2026

Deep in the rainforest after sunset, the mysterious Banded Civet begins its night shift. 🌙🐾

With its striking stripes and silent movement through the forest, this rare carnivore is one of the jungle’s most elusive residents.

Most people never get the chance to see one in the wild, making every encounter feel extra special. Quiet, shy, and perfectly adapted for life in the darkness,a true hidden gem of the rainforest.

📸GUIDE : Ezam

16/05/2026

The smile said it all as our guest tried out our in-house gimbal installed at Cuckoo hide. It provided greater stability n less vibration thus providing sharper images.