Sabah - Borneo

Mt. Kinabalu Summit
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Mount Kinabalu National Park which covers an area 754 sq. kilometres is one of the greatest attractions of Sabah. The park is yearly visited by thousands of tourists who come to enjoy its climatic, scenic, floral and faunal splendors. of Sabah. The park is yearly visited by thousands of tourists who come to enjoy its climatic, scenic, floral and faunal splendors.

Among other things it also contains the granite massif of Mt. Kinabalu at (4,101m or 13.433ft), which is South East Asia's greatest challenge to climbers and its the highest peak in South East Asia. (read more....)

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Poring Hot Spring, Poring is a Kadazandusun word for the bamboo species growing in the area. Situated 40km (25 miles) slightly north east of the Kinabalu Park HQ, Poring is in the lowlands, a complete contrast to the HQ.

The spring is known for its therapeutic and soothing baths that contains sulphuric minerals which can take away sores and aches of muscles. The bath is favoured by those who have just returned from the arduous climb of Mount Kinabalu. Wherelse the natives claimed that it has curative powers and very popular among the locals.

Poring Hot Springs offer plenty of hidden treasures in the area and its surrounding. (read more....)

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TAR Marine N/P (more photos)

Tunku Abdul Rahman Merine National Park  Introduction, The Tunku Abdul Rahman Park lying from 3 to 8 kilometers off Kota Kinabalu, comprises of 5 islands surrounded by coral reefs. It covers an area of 4,929 hectares of which two thirds is sea. The islands are Pulau Gaya, Pulau Manukan, Pulau Mamutik, Pulau Sapi & Pulau Sulug. Because of the natural environment and clear water that is typical for all the islands, plus the nearness and accessibility, picnickers, divers and nature lovers alike are attracted to them.

History, In 1882 there was a trading settlement on Pulau Gaya set up by the British North Borneo Chartered Company which was later moved to the mainland, now known as Kota Kinabalu. In 1974, the major part of Pulau Gaya and the whole of Pulau Sapi was gazetted as the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

Geology, The islands, underlaid by folded sandstone and sedimentary rock, towards the end of the Ice Age about one million years ago, changes in sea level occurred, resulting in portions of the mainland being cut off by the sea, thus forming the islands as we know today. Exposed sandstone outcrops still feature the coasts of most of these islands forming cliffs, caves, honeycombs and deep crevasses along the shore.

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Mt. Trusmadi (more photos)

Mount Trusmadi, measuring at 2,462m, is Malaysia’s second highest mountain after Gunung Kinabalu but is said to offer a much more challenging climb. Its richly forested slopes, inhabited by a myriad species of birds and animals, are a trekker's dream."

Trusmadi Mount, at 2,462m or 8,669ft, is Malaysia’s second highest mountain after Gunung Kinabalu (4,101m or 13.433ft) but is much tougher to climb. It lies between the districts of Tambunan to the north and Keningau to the south (in the state of Sabah in Borneo).

Unlike Mount Kinabalu which is visited by thousands of people every year, Mount Trusmadi – situated some 70km southeast of Kota Kinabalu – is not a tourist mountain and is rarely visited. Until recently, only one or two expeditions climb the mountain each year.

The slopes of the mountain, which are covered with rich vegetation houses many species of birds, animals and plants, making it a trekker's haven.

The summit (of Mount Trusmadi) is reputed to have the best dawn view of Mount Kinabalu, which lies over 40km to the north. A unique pitcher plant, Nepenthes x trusmadiensis (a natural hybrid between Nepenthes lowii and Nepenthes edwardsiana) is found here and nowhere else.

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White Water rafting (more photos)

Padas River is situated in the interior of southwestern part of Kota Kinabalu that is only accessible by train (used since the late 19th century in Borneo). Basically, this trip will give you two experiences advantages - 1) Excursion of Class III-IV river, 2) and suitable for aged from 12 to 55 years old

The adrenaline rush excursion covers a distance of 9km of this rather muddy 200 km river that holds 7 exciting and tough rapids!

These rapids carries amusing names such as Merry-Go-Round Rapid, Break Point Rapid, Scooby Doo Rapid, Cobra Rapid, Curve Rapid, Lambada Rapid and Head Hunter Rapid. Each rapid will give you the feel of the motion as what the name means.

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White Water rafting (more photos)

Kiulu River - This is more of a beginner's river. Kiulu River is suitable for beginners aged 5 years old to 65 years old that craves mild adventure whilst safely enjoy the rafting trip. We recommend advanced paddlers to go to Padas River

Kiulu River is located on the northwestern part of Sabah in a small town called Kiulu which are recognized as being the second most beautiful village in Malaysia. Kiulu River is calssified as Class I - II river.

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Elephants @ Kinabantangan River
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Kinabatangan River is Sabah’s longest river and measures 560 km from its headwaters in the southwest of the state and empties into the Sulu Sea, east of Sandakan

This area is known to have the most conservation of wildlife in the whole Island of Borneo whom is the third largest Island in the world.

Sightings of the unique Proboscis Monkeys are common among the rainforest in the late afternoon. One may also catch a glimpse of a wild Orang Utan, leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques or the newly discovered “Borneon Pgymy Elephants”. Though elephants and larger animals come and go-herd often break up to get through to plantations encroaching many areas.

Bird lovers will find the bird-watching incredible: all 8 of Borneo’s hornbill species are seen regularly. Occasionally, two species of the gorgeous pitas can be spotted, as well as the Storm’s stork and the bizarre Oriental darter or ‘Snake Bird’ in any short trek can be sight.

The lodge is located out of the normal tourist route and has been built by using a recycle wood and placed out of the tourist route in order to enjoy the surrounding nature and to minimize the impact.

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