Mabul and Kapalai Island, Sabah
Located off Sabah's south-west coast in the Celebes Sea and accessible through Semporna, the island of Mabul is a continuation of the Borneo land mass.The palm-tree covered island is noted for its micro fauna and some rarely sighted marine species like octopus, turtles and scorpion fish. The shallow waters around the island ensure the absence of large predators and make the area an easy dive.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Sabah
Lying just 3 to 8 km. of Kota Kinabalu is the beautiful Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park, consisting of 5 idyllic islands : Gaya, Mamutik, Manukan, Sapi and Sulug.Its clear blue waters and natural environment remain pristine. Its easy accessibility makes it a favourite amongst picnickers, divers and nature lovers. Speed boats from the major hotels or fishing boats from the harbour-side Central Market can be hired to get to the islands within a few minutes.
Kinabalu Park, Sabah
Mount Kinabalu or the summit of Borneo is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah. Visible from anywhere on the west coast of Sabah, the mountain stands out like a beacon and seems to call out adventurous to come and visit her. Standing at a height of 4,095 metres, it is the highest point between the Himalayas and Irian Jaya, and also among the youngest non-volcanic mountains in the world. The mountain forms the main local point of the Kinabalu Park and draws visitors from all walks of life-trekkers, botanist, bird watchers, rock climbers and anyone seeking cool, refreshing climate. The Kinabalu Park, which covers an area of 7,537 sq.km., abounds with a wealth of flora. Plants from various parts of the world can be found here. Over 200 species of orchids are found in the Park together with many endemic species of rhododendrons, oaks, chestnuts and other plants.
Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah
The world's largest Orang Utan Rehabillitation Centre is located at Sepilok, a 20-minutes drive from the town of Sandakan. Here, one can observe first hand, these primeval apes (in their natural habitat) roam and play in non-captive breeding. Further south, in the Danum Valley Conservation area, a lowland tropical forest is endowed with a variety of wildlife including an abundance of unique proboscis monkey and the rare clouded leopard.
Steam Train Ride : Tanjung Aru, Sabah
Relieve the magic of the good old colonial days, complete with the staff of the North Borneo Company dressed in planter's style uniforms with ubiquitous solar topee hats, serving food in the original age-old tiffin containers. This magic of the past has been enhanced by today's luxurious brocade seats and piped-in music for added ambience. All the way from Tanjung Aru to Papar, you will marvel at the pastoral countryside, with monkeys swinging from vines by the tracks, water buffaloes, quails and kingfishers in their rich turquoise colours gleaming under the sun.
