WHAT TO DO IN SABAH

Not long ago, the state was largely populated by indigenous groups who had little contact with the outside world. Sabah is very peculiar. When the week-long Sabah fest takes place, the best time to visit is in May; festivities include a variety of music, dance and food and culminate in the Pesta Kaamatan (Harvest Festival).

DAYLIGHT ACTIVITY

You can expect scenic train trips, bubbling hot springs, and winding river cruises through mangrove swamps if you venture out of the city, or you can see some of the best diving in the region just off the Sabah coast. Here are top 3 attraction from every places in Sabah

1. Tuaran
Borneo Quad Biking

Location: Kampung Mantob, 89250 Tuaran, Sabah
Operation hour: 8am – 5pm (Mon – Fri) | 8am – 12pm (Sat) | closed on Sunday and public holiday

Quad biking or better known as ATV is one of the challenging rugged activities from muddy trails to steep areas. Which you must try to have fun while immersing yourself in the natural beauty offered by the state of Sabah. One of the ATV operators that is popular here is Borneo Quad Biking located in Kampung Mantob

2. Tawau
Tawau Hills Park

Location: Taman Bukit Tawau, Tawau, Sabah
Operation hour: everyday 8am – 4.30pm

Taman Bukit Tawau is a natural attraction consisting of 5 main rivers namely Sungai Tawau, Sungai Merotai, Sungai Kinabutan, Sungai Mantri and Sungai Balung. In total, the park has an area of 27,972 hectares.

Attractions are such as the tallest tropical forest trees in the world reaching almost 90 meters, waterfalls (Table Waterfalls and Bukit Gelas Waterfalls), botanical gardens and hot springs.

Activity here mostly jungle tracking, river bathing and sight-seeing. There are also accommodation available here so you can stay.

3. Semporna
Semporna, in Malay means “sempurna” or “perfect”. The region is never impacted by typhoons or earthquakes, because of its favourable landscape and also protected from monsoon wind, so you can visit here anytime. Just prepare more money ‘cause you will spend lots here, but it worth it.

Sipadan Island

Sipadan is recognised as the best diving in the Malaysia and amongst the best in the world. This tropical island off the south east coast of Sabah is well known for its stunning underwater scenery and large numbers of marine species. Scuba diving in Sipadan is year round with the best time being between April and December.

Many accomodation available here