Malaysian Borneo is a true tropical paradise with incredible biodiversity, known for its natural treasures, exotic wildlife, and the multi-ethnic culture of its friendly inhabitants. The magnificent islands, stunning coral reefs, colorful fish, and virgin forests are the main tourist attractions of the Sabah region, home to major attractions and some of the world's most famous diving destinations.
A few miles off the east coast we find the tropical island of Mabul , surrounded by sandy beaches, famous among divers who are passionate about “Muck diving” and macro diving, who here can observe the most fascinating and rare specimens of the rich small marine fauna such as mandarin fish, frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish and many varieties of nudibranchs.
In the waters of the nearby sipadan, unanimously considered one of the top ten places in the world to dive, each descent is a unique experience in a fantastic underwater world populated by green turtles, hawksbill turtles and the large inhabitants of the coral reef.
At Barracuda Point, divers will be amazed by schools of thousands of barracudas, or they can wait along the coral reef for hammerhead or whale sharks rising from the depths.
Other treasures and exciting encounters await visitors who will continue their journey to discover the (Sabah.
Along the river Kinabatangan You can spot the unique proboscis monkey with its long red nose, characteristic of Borneo, go on adventurous excursions in the jungle and spot colorful tropical birds as well as crocodiles, monitor lizards and many other specimens.
Under the starry sky of Turtle Island in the silence of the night, the rangers will show tourists the arrival of the turtles and the laying of their eggs before their return to the sea.
Don't miss a visit to the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre, the world's largest and most famous orang utan reserve, where you can come face to face with the "wild man of Borneo" as you watch him swing from the branches of the Sepilok forest and play with his companions.
An unmissable journey immersed in nature, one of a kind, that will remain forever in the thoughts of every traveler!!
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