Site Category : Marine Park
This marine national park is named after the first Prime Minister of
Malaysia,our father of independence. It comprises of 5 islands :
Gaya,Sulug,Sapi,Manukan and Mamutik islands,lying 3-8km from Kota Kinabalu city.
Manukan is the most developped of the lot,complete with
chalets,restaurant,cafe,handicrafts shop and the park customer services counter.
The others are basically very much unchanged. The long stretchs of white sandy
beach,the crystal clear water offer many choices of activities like
sun-bathing,snorkeling and scuba diving. Snorkeling in the shallow water allows
you to discover the rich marine life found here. Marine fish of all variety swim
idlely between your legs,it's a wonderful experience! But don't wander off too
far,there is always risk elements involved,the life-guards may not be able to
see you. On the island itself,the low valley rainforest offer you the chance to
experience another kind of adventure.Join the guided jungle trekking,see the
flora and fauna,smell the wild flowers,hear the birds sing,watch the insects
crawl and see the monkey swing! The islands are 15-20 minutes boat ride form the
city.The few water-fronted hotels have their own jetties and offer many cruise
packages. If you prefer to go there on your own,you may make enquiries at the
public jetty located next to the Malaysian Custom office. Compare the prices and
make your decisions.
Tour Operators
- Summer Cruise Holiday
- Nature Heritage Travel & Tours
- Tanjung Aru Tours & Travel
- Inno Travel & Tour Services
- Scuba Paradise
- Seaventures Dive Resort
- Sabah Divers
Refer to the yellow pages for their contact numbers...:-))
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