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State of Malaysia Region: East Malaysia (Borneo)

Sabah Travel Guide

The Land Below the Wind on Borneo island, home to Mount Kinabalu, world-class Sipadan scuba diving, and wild orangutans.

Sabah
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About Sabah

Sabah is an extraordinary adventure destination. Trek Southeast Asia's majestic Mount Kinabalu, encounter wildlife in the Kinabatangan River Basin, visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, and dive at world-famous Sipadan Island.

Top Things to Do & Highlights in Sabah

  • Mount Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
  • Sipadan Island Marine Sanctuary
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park (Manukan & Sapi Islands)

Top Attractions in Sabah

Mount Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park Nature & Mountain

Mount Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park

Malaysia's highest peak at 4,095.2m and UNESCO World Heritage sanctuary boasting thousands of endemic botanical species.

⏱️ 2 – 3 Days View Guide →
Sipadan Island Marine Sanctuary Island & Scuba

Sipadan Island Marine Sanctuary

World top-ranked scuba diving destination featuring a 600m oceanic drop-off, tornado barracudas, and hundreds of sea turtles.

⏱️ 3 – 5 Days View Guide →
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Nature & Wildlife

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

World-famous 43-sq-km Kabili-Sepilok forest sanctuary rehabilitating orphaned and rescued Bornean orangutans back into the wild.

⏱️ 2 – 3 hours View Guide →
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park (Manukan & Sapi Islands) Island & Beach

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park (Manukan & Sapi Islands)

Cluster of five tropical coral islands just 15 minutes by speedboat from downtown Kota Kinabalu.

⏱️ Full Day (4 – 6 hours) View Guide →
Destination Overview
  • Administrative Status State of Malaysia
  • Geographic Region East Malaysia (Borneo)
  • Capital / Center Kota Kinabalu
  • Attractions Listed 4 Verified Places
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