Saturday, January 24, 2009

Manukan,Sapi And Mamutik Island (TAR)

Jesselton gate enterance to jetty




Gaya Island is covering about 3,665 acres of land. It is the biggest island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP). Derived its name from a local word "Gayo" which means big.

This island is home to various living habitats, such as wild boars, long tailed macaques, megapods, chameleons, common skinks, black hornbills, birds and many more.

The jungle trail takes you through tropical rainforest and mangrove swamp enlightening its fortune.

Experience its hidden wonders and bewitched by its serenity right after your tranquil walk, you will be transferred to Sapi or Mamutik Island for snorkeling or swimming. Or perhaps simply lay on the white sandy beach and enjoy the tropical ray.

Inclusive:-
- visit 2 island Gaya & (Mamutik or Sapi)
- return land / boat transfer
- mask & snorkeling gears
- life jacket & Beach Mat
- BBQ lunch
- tour guide service
Exclusive:- TARP Conservation Fee

Proboscis Monkey River Cruise And Fireflies

Grama River / Klias Wetland

This wonderful day trip take place in Garama Village - Garama River, Sabah; located about 130km from Kota Kinabalu. It's about 2 hour ride from Kota Kinabalu.

The Klias Wetland is the biggest wetland reserve in the state and is home to varieties of flora and fauna. The rare and elusive long nose and bulging belly proboscis monkey is found here. The very agile and wild silver leaf monkeys as well as naughty macaques are also abundantly found here. As dusk sets in, along the Klias River banks, millions of fireflies are found flickering their wings and igniting flashes of lights like Christmas trees.




Besides having the opportunity to see the Proboscis Monkey, one may also get the chance to see variety of birds, the common Macaque gathering in large numbers, sighting of the rare Silver Langour, large group of water buffalo and if you're lucky enough, you may see crocodiles by the river bank.