ATTRACTIONS IN SABAH
SUTERA AT MANTANANI ISLAND RESORT & SPA
Set on a pristine beach, Sutera@Mantanani is an oasis located on the idyllic island of Mantanani; a hidden gem blessed with extraordinary natural wonders and rich marine life. Snorkel in the unsurprisingly clear turquoise waters and be mesmerised as you get up close and personal with many weird and wonderful sea creatures when you explore the marine life inhabiting the ocean. On a rare magical night, you may witness one of world’s most spellbinding natural phenomena – the bioluminescence or Blue Plankton. This amazing visual effects that border on supernatural will definitely be one of the most memorable experiences ever.
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TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN MARINE PARK
The marine park which consists of five islands – Manukan, Sapi, Sulug, Gaya and Mamutik, is located just 10 minutes boat ride from the Resort. The islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park offers the best spots for snorkelling and diving activities, or just simply lay back and enjoy the sun, sand and sea.
MOUNT KINABALU
Located in a World Heritage Site, Kinabalu Park, Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malay Archipelago at 4,096m. The mountain and its surroundings are among the most important biological sites in the world, with almost 6,000 species of plants, 326 species of birds, and more than 100 mammalian species.
GARAMA WETLAND
Cruise along the Garama River and try to spot the Proboscis Monkey known for their over-sized nose and pot belly. The tranquil setting of mangroves and secondary forest also attracts other wildlife such as Macaques, Silver Leaf Monkey, flying foxes, birds and water buffalos.
SIPADAN ISLAND
Voted as one of the top five dive sites in the world, Sipadan Island located in the Celebes Sea, off the coast of Borneo has more than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species. Frequently seen in the waters around Sipadan are the green and hawksbill turtles, large schools of barracuda, big-eye trevally and bumphead parrotfish. Also spotted are manta rays, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks.