North Borneo is Malaysia's state of Sabah. Sabah's rugged landscape encompasses a variety of terrain and ecosystems that has become a firm favourite for adventure seekers. From climbing the highest mountains in Malaysia to diving at some of the best dive spots in the world, Sabah has everything to satisfy your craving for the ultimate adventure experience.
Trekking, white water rafting and caving are also popular options in many adventure tour itineraries. In recent years, Sabah has introduced even more exciting activities that have attracted international attention such as skydiving and paragliding. Extreme sports incorporating many of Sabah's adventure highlights are fast gaining a foothold making Sabah one of the best adventure destinations in the region.
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Mt. Kinabalu (World Heritage Site) |
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Imagine being surrounded by wonders of nature’s lush garden dating from the dawn of time. Stand at the highest summit of Borneo as dawn peeks over the horizon to reveal Sabah’s splendours far and wide. Reflect the quiet, sacred moment when you experience the most magnificent sunrise of your lifetime. Stroll amidst the treetops at the rainforest canopy walk and gaze up close at centuries-old wonders. Soak in the healing balm of a magic spring as colourful butterflies flutter around you. Admire the world’s largest flower at your feet or lunch next to plants that lunch on insects.
You’ll find it all in the Kinabalu Park – Malaysia’s first World Heritage designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its “outstanding universal values” and role as one of the world’s most important biological sites.
The focal point of the park of course is the majestic Mt. Kinabalu. Such is the importance of this mountain to Sabah that the capital was renamed Kota Kinabalu (Kinabalu Fort) in 1964. The highest mountain between the Himalayas and the Snow Mountains of Papua Barat (New Guinea Island), this magnificent granite massif stands at 4,095.2m (13,435 ft) tall.
The Kinabalu Park covers a staggering area of 754 sq. km (291 sq. mi). Translated, it is bigger than Singapore Island! Established as a state park in 1964, this botanical paradise is blessed with an astonishing variety of flora and fauna that ranges over 4 climate zones, from the rich lowland dipterocarp forest through the montane oak, rhododendron and coniferous forests to the alpine meadow plants. And stunted bushes of the summit zone. Kinabalu Park has probably on of the richest flora collection in the world |
