Experience The Beauty Of Sabah Borneo, Malaysia

Sabah’s Nature And Wildlife Site

Actually, all tourist and local popular destinations’ categories are interesting. Different places offer the valuable visitors with different emotion and response towards what they see, touch, feel and hear. In my yesterday’s post, we’ve seen the list of Sabah’s Historical Or Memorial Site for each district.

Now, let’s check what are the Nature And Wildlife Sites in Sabah:
1.   Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (located at Penampang District)
2.   Crocodile Farm (Tuaran District)
3.   Rasa Ria’s Nature Reserve (Tuaran District)
4.   Kinabalu Part (Ranau District)
5.   Mesilau Nephenthes Garden (Ranau District)
6.   Poring Hot Spring (Ranau District)
7.   Sabah Tea Garden (Ranau District)
8.   Garama River (Beaufort District)
9.   Kilas River (Beaufort District)
10. Weston Wetland (Beaufort District)
11. Survivor Island (Kuala Penyu District)
12. Tempurung Seaside Lodges (Kuala Penyu District)
13. Long Pasia (Sipitang District)
14. Mahua Waterfall (Tambunan District)
15. Rafflesia Information Centre (Tambunan District)
16. TrusMadi Forest Reserve (Tambunan District)
17. Crocker Rande Park (Keningau / Papar District)
18. Sabah Agriculture Park (Tenom District)
19. Gomantong Cave (Sandakan District)
20. Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary (Sandakan District)
21. Lankayan Island (Sandakan District)
22. Sandakan Crocodile Farm (Sandakan District)
23. Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre (Sandakan District)
24. Sukau (Sandakan District)
25. Turtle Islands Park (Sandakan District)
26. Maliau Basin Conservation Area (Tongod / Sandakan District)
27. Danum Valley (Lahad Datu District)
28. Tabin Wildlife (Lahad Datu District)
29. Tawau Hill Park (Tawau District)
30. Balung River Eco Resort (Tawau District)
31. Gemok Hill Forest Reserve (Tawau District)
32. Semporna Islands Park-including Sipadan, Kapalai, Mabul and Mataking island (Semporna District)
33. Tip Of Borneo (Kudat District)
34. Honey Bee Farm, Kg. Gombizau (Kudat District)
35. Ostrich Show Farm (Kota Belud District)
36. Mantanani Island (Kota Belud District)
37. Tanjung Aru Beach (Kota Kinabalu City)
38. Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre (Kota Kinabalu City)
39. Layang-layang Island (Kota Kinabalu City)
40. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Kota Kinabalu City)
41. Orchid De Villa (Kota Kinabalu City)

Wow, what a long list! But, don’t worry… you don’t have to select all places. You could choose the Nature And Wildlife sites based on the nearest location with your destination and of course listen to your desire or interest.

Klias Or Garama Wetland

Many readers are searching some info from this blog pertaining to Klias Wetland or Garama Wetland. Kindly browse to my previous post for some simple info and photo of river cruise in Klias Wetland, Kuala Penyu.

Garama and Klias Wetland are actually located in Beaufort and Kuala Penyu region. It’s a long stretch of swampy river and consist of a rich ecosystem. Visit these websites (Website 1) and (Website 2) for more info on booking and reservation.

Usually, tourist and local visitors came to visit these places just to have a closer look on the Proboscis Monkeys, the endangered species of monkey and also known as the Dutch Monkey which can only be found in Borneo Island. The river cruise will commence about 5.00 pm and upon arrival you’ll be served with a light refreshment and local delicacies. The said river cruise will give you at least 60 minutes to 120 minutes experience of a fantastic view.

Apart from Proboscis Monkeys, you will be thrilled with the spectacular view of hundreds and thousands of fireflies lies on the trees and transform the ordinary trees into Christmas trees. Have you seen a Christmas tree on the river bank? Remarkable!

After the cruise, you’ll be having your Malaysian or local food dinner approx. 7.00 pm at the jetty and subsequently heading back to your next destination. It’s really a simple and short visit but magnificent!

Have a wonderful river cruise experience!

Klias Wetland, Kuala Penyu

Long nose, large belly, fireflies, Christmas tree lights, mangrove swamp and endangered species? Have you heard of them? Sounds familiar right? How about Proboscis Monkey and Dutch Monkey? Hmmn… seldom heard about them, huh? Don’t worry.. We can always visit them in Borneo, Malaysia. In Sabah itself, this species can be found in specific area particularly the area that rich with mangrove vegetation namely Kinabatangan, Klias, Garama river and Sandakan district.

Proboscis Monkey or also identified as Dutch Monkey or Long Nosed Monkey is one of the endangered monkey species that can be found in Borneo mangrove swamp. Male monkey has a long protruding nose and short nose for female. They have a large belly and reddish brown in color.

Those who are interested in visiting them, in Borneo we have plenty of agency and operator performing the tour. Apart from viewing this Proboscis Monkey, you can also view fireflies and mangrove forest. I guarantee you that you will be witnessing the most spectacular scenery. Don’t forget to bring your precious camera, binocular and wear your outdoor cloth, snickers as well as mosquito repellant because we’ll be traveling by boat.

Check out this interesting site for more details and tour packages. Most of the packages provide tea break upon arrival at the jetty and a wonderful dinner after the cruise.

Tempurung Seaside Lodge, Kuala Penyu

“A Mirror of Paradise”, that’s the depiction given by most tourists and the local people who visited here after experiencing their spectacular vacation in Tempurung Seaside Lodge. This awesome place located in Kuala Penyu, Sabah approx. 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu city centre and about 20 minutes from Klias Wetland. I will write another story regarding Klias Wetland or also known as the Proboscis Monkey’s sanctuary in my forthcoming post.

The lodge is actually sited on top of the jungle hill overlooking the South China Seas. I have to convey you this.. When I reached this place for the first time, my heart was actually stop pounding. Boy, this is… wonderful! I never seen a beach that’s so beautiful. Gosh… I’m not sure how to express my feeling but I did took some photographs which can make my story short. The picture will tell you almost everything.

Just bear in mind that, this is one of the fantastic place to visit either with your family, with friends or only the 2 of you (the loving and romantic couple). They provide accommodation, restaurant, beach front, internet, telephone, and of course some interesting activities for you. All you need to do is to check out their website for more details or might as well to book up reservation for your brief vacation. Why not check your calendar and start planning? Have a wonderful vacation!