Sabah

Wildlifes

Since Borneo Island had been separated from the Asia Mainland millions of years ago, many of the animals in Borneo has evolved differently from the mainland (Asia) species.

Proboscis Monkey

Most unique of these animals is the Proboscis Monkey, which has a pot belly, and the male spots a very long nose. They can be spotted at the Kinabatangan River and the Kilas penisular. There are many well organised tour companies in Sabah that bring tourists to these places.

Sepilok Orang Utan

But it is the Orang Utan which stole our heart, as they are probably the closest relative to us in the animal kingdom. Their movement and actions are so similar to us that make us wonder how similar we are. In Sepilok Sandakan, Sabah has one of the world biggest orang Utan sanctuary. Many tourists around the world come to visit these lovely orang utans daily.

Many of the Orang Utan habitat has been destroy because of human activites. Do spare a though for this gentle creature, for in not fault of them but many of them has been perish.

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

For those who do not have the time to visit the interior for wildlifes spotting, Lok kawi Wildlife Park which is 25 mintues away from Kota Kinabalu, offer travellers a great opportunity to see them all at one place. Elephant, orang utan, probosicis monkey, sun bear, and the rhino are the popular crowd pleaser here.

Flowers and Plants

Rafflesia flower

Sabah is home to the world largest flower, namely Rafflesia Flower. This flower can only be found at shadowing and humid area in the forest. It takes 9 months or more to blossom, and after that the flower will last only a few more days. As the rotten smell of this larger than life flower attract many small creature to dine on it. Check out with the park rangers before heading up to crocker range for Rafflesia sighting, at Tambunan Rafflesia Centre. Rafflesia flowers (seasonal). can also be found at Poring Hot Spring.

Sabah Arigculture Park

Located in the heartland of Sabah, at Tenom, Sabah Agriculture Park has one of the most beautiful gardens in the region. Over 400 orchid species found in Borneo are planted in a 2 acres Native Orchid Centre. There is even a Living Crop Museum, where as many as 400 plant species are planted based on their uses.

At the Ornamental Gardens there is a collection of 21 gardens landscape, like Cactus Garden, Hoya Garden, and the oriental Garden, visitors have a lot of amazing flower and plants for their picture albums.

Sabah Tea

One of Sabah up most popular products is no doubt Sabah Tea. The sabah tea plantation is located at the high land on crocker range at an altitude of 700 metre.

Getting here and away by air