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JUNGLE TREKKING

Sabah’s rainforest’s are still largely unexplored and offer an excellent chance for trekkers, hikers and climbers to discover the diverse yet at the same time marvellous array in the flora and fauna of its forests. One of main attractions of the forests has always been the Rafflesia which is the largest flower in the world and also because of its stinking smell which might drive you away, but ironically it is also one of it's high points. As you tread your way through the blooming flowers and lush vegetation, you might get lucky enough to view a pair of Orang-utans. The waterfalls, rivers, green foliage and the surroundings are so beautiful that even the camera lenses are not apt enough to capture its beauty.

  • Balung River Eco Resort
Address: Mile 33, Apas Balung 91009 Locked Bag No. 30, Tawau Sabah
Tel: +60 89 761339, +60 89 261669, +60 89 251669
Fax: +60 89 763637
  • Crocker Range Park
Address: Lot 1-3, Block K, G Floor, Sinsuran Complex, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel: +60 88 211881, +60 88 212719
Fax: +60 88 221001, +60 88 211585
  • Danum Valley Conservation Area
Address: Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Block 3, Lot 20, Ground Floor, MDLD 3285, Fajar Centre, P.O. Box 61174, 91120 Lahad Datu, Sabah
Tel: +60 89 880207
Fax: +60 89 885051
  • Kawang Forest Centre
Address: Kimanis Forest Complex, KM 61, Lebuhraya Kota Kinabalu, Beg Berkunci No. 6, 89600 Papar, Sabah
Tel: +60 88 915626, +60 88 913995
Fax: +60 88 915620
  • Kinabalu Park
Address: Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, Lot G15 Ground Floor Wisma Sabah 88000, Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Tel: +60 88 243629
Fax: +60 88 259552

ADVENTURE SPORTS

Adventure Sports is one of the fast picking up outdoor activities in Sabah. Those who are daring, ready to explore and tired of routine sightseeing then adventure sports is the perfect activity for them. These sports can include a variety of activities like rock climbing, white water rafting, trekking and Malaysian traditional sports. Contact Sabah Tourism Office to for bookings.

DIVING

Diving is one of the most famous leisure time sports and Sabah is an excellent place to indulge in it. There are many small islands in and around Sabah that are protected marine parks and have excellent facilities for scuba diving, snorkelling and water sports. The blue waters, excellently preserved coral reefs, and rare marine species like green turtles, napoleon wrasse, sharks and giant clams are always a treat to watch.

  • Dinawan Island
Address: Borneo Dinawan Island Resort Sdn. Bhd, No. 5, Jalan Gaya, Tanjung Lipat, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Tel: +60 88 214218, +60 88 215218
Fax: +60 88 268811
  • Kapalai Island
Address: Pulau Sipadan Resort and Tours Sdn Bhd, Block C, Ground Floor, Lot 38 & 39, Mile 6, Bandar Tyng, 90000, Sandakan, Sabah
Tel: +60 89 673999
Fax: +60 89 673777
  • Lankayan Island
Address: Pulau Sipadan Resort and Tours Sdn Bhd, Block C, Ground Floor, Lot 38 & 39, Mile 6, Bandar Tyng, 90000, Sandakan, Sabah
Tel: +60 89 673999
Fax: +60 89 673777
  • Layang-Layang Island
Address: Layang Layang Island Resort, Block A, Ground Floor, A-0-3, Megan Avenue II, 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia
Tel: +60 32 1622877
Fax: +60 32 1622980
  • Mabul Island
Address: Explore Asia Tours Sdn. Bhd. Lots A1202-7 to 11, 12th Floor, Wisma Merdeka Phase 1, Jalan Tun Razak, P. O. Box 15571, 88864 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel: +60 88 230006
Fax: +60 88 242003
  • Libaran Island
Address: Wildlife Expeditions Sdn. Bhd., P.O Box No. 3507, 90739, Sandakan, Sabah
Tel: +60 89 219616
Fax: +60 89 214570

GOLF

Sabah offers some of the best natural golf courses in Malaysia. Being a British colony since a long time, golf has developed into a much loved sport among the Malayans. Today, there are a number of golf clubs in and around Sabah which offer all the necessary facilities for your game, like cabbies and golf equipment. The golf courses propose challenges to all levels of player, whether you are an amateur or a professional.

  • Borneo Golf & Country Club
Address: KM69, Papar-Beaufort Highway, 89700 Bongawan, Sabah
Tel: +60 87 861888
Fax: +60 87 861333
  • Kudat Golf Club
Address: WDT 18, 89059, Kudat Sabah Kudat Golf and Marina Resort Off Jalan Urus Setia, 89057 Kudat Sabah
Tel: +60 88 611211
Fax: +60 88 611311
  • Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
Address: Explore Lockeg Bag 101, 88993 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Tel: +60 88 411215
Fax: +60 88 411217
  • Mount Kinabalu Golf Club
Address: Mount Kinabalu Golf Club WDT 25, 89309 Ranau, Sabah
Tel: +60 88 889445
Fax: +60 88 888255
  • Shan-Shui Golf & Country Club
Address: Mile 9, Apas Road Tawau, P.O.Box 973, 91008 Tawau
Tel: +60 89 916888
Fax: +60 89 916777

WELLNESS & SPA

Sabah is abundant with vegetation due to its tropical rainforests and along with it comes the additional package of availability of medicinal herbs and spices. One can relax their body and de-stress themselves at their favoured spa by having a good massage with essential oils and other products. With a one hour break at the Spa, you will be rejuvenated for you next activity, as fresh as the morning dew.

  • Cres Moment
Address: Premier Lot No A-G-08, Block A, Ground Floor, Warisan Square, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel: +60 88 447833
Fax: +60 88 447883
  • Ka'andaman Traditional Healing Garden
Address: P.O. Box 30115, 88700 Beverly Hills Plaza, Penampang, Sabah
Tel: +60 88 721008
Fax: +60 88 724008
  • Jari Jari Body & Mind Relaxation
Address: Block B, Lot 2.1, 2nd Floor, Tanjung Aru Plaza, Jalan Mat Salleh, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Tel: +60 88 272606
Fax: +60 88 272604