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Tuesday, 6 May 2014

White Water Rafting

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Adrenaline junkies and sports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with the variety of adventure and sporting activities available in Sabah, one of it is white water rafting.

It is a recreational activity using a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water.

Three main words you would need to know venturing into this sporting activity; rapid, whitewater and raft.

Rapid is the turbulent areas of a river. White water occurs when a river forms bubbly and frothy water which is white, due to rapids. Meanwhile, a raft is used to navigate through the river.

Whitewater rapids are classified into six categories. Class 1 which means it’s a smooth river with hardly any rapids to Class 6 which is suitable only to those seasoned experts.

Class 3 and 4 will give you exciting, adrenaline pumping, wild fun rides, with limited risk.

In Sabah you could experience white water rafting at Padas River which gives you Class 3 and 4 rapids, while Kiulu white water rafting is more suitable for family with children as it gives you Class 1 to 2 rapids.

All rafts big and sturdy, with an experienced expert guide who controls the steering of the rafts.

Looking for some serious wet and wild fun? Then white water rafting is for you!
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Sea Walking

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The name itself is intriguing and it does speak for itself. What was once unthinkable, now made possible with the help of a 35 kg helmet of course. Sea walking is a new sea sport that allows a person to enjoy the underwater world without the hassle of mastering scuba skills. 

Sea walking allows you to admire the amazing marine life up close and personal. Looking for an activity for the whole family, this would be perfect.

Do not miss out on this delightful underwater experience!
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Parasailing

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Parasailing is a recreational activity where you are able to enjoy the bird's eye view of the destination of your choice. Experience the sheer freedom and rush of being hosted up in the air. 

While attached to a canopy wing, you, in your harness, will be lifted up and through the air by a moving boat. Doesn't that scream excitement? 

The feeling of infinite freedom that parasailing gives is exactly why you should give this activity a try. 

When visiting the islands of Sabah, be sure to inquire about the activity. 
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Jungle Trekking

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Jungle trekking is the greatest way to get close to nature. It is a way for you to experience the real beauty of nature and gain the opportunity of a lifetime to marvel at rare flora and fauna.

Jungle trekking is generally a very thrilling and adventurous experience. Exploring the lush green forest and with the mystery that surrounds the jungles.  

The rainforest in Sabah are some of the oldest in the world. Exotic flora and fauna abound. Wild orchids of every imaginable hue. Pitcher plants that gulp down insects and flies. 

And of course, there’s the rafflesia, the largest flower in the world.

To jungle trek here in Sabah, there will be guides to accompany you as most trekking activity is based around national parks and forest reserves, which include, mangrove, mountain and rain forests. 

There are plenty of experienced and well trained guides that could take you through challenging trails and they could also answer your questions regarding our jungle!

Nature adventure aficionados will definitely be enticed by the allure of Sabah’s richly blessed lush virgin jungles. In this nature delight, one can expect nothing less than to have one’s breath taken away.
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Golfing

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Sabah's wealth of natural beauty makes golfing here a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed. From picturesque courses in tranquil settings to the most challenging terrains, Sabah's golf clubs offer a spectrum of experiences for the avid golfers.

Today, Sabah boasts numerous golf clubs located in all corners of the State with some courses set amongst breath-taking scenery and offering interesting and challenging play, whatever your handicap and levels of challenge may be. 

You can choose to play in the city, by the sea, high above the sea level or closer to earth at the fringe of lush vegetation.

A world-famous golfer once said that one of the main pleasures of the game lies in its natural elements are brought in, to test the player to the full. 

(In fact Graham Marsh said it, in the Benson & Hedges Holiday Golf guide to where to play and stay in SEA, published 1978.

This great East Malaysian state on Borneo Island is naturally endowed with endless beaches and bays, ancient rainforests and amazing plants and animals, and the sacred Mt Kinabalu - and all this natural beauty is blended into the landscape of the golf courses, making Sabah truly a golfer's Paradise.
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Diving

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Scuba diving is well on the way to becoming one of the fastest growing recreational sports enjoyed by both the young and old.

Divers travel thousands of miles to experience the amazing wonders of the underwater realm and where better than to the bio-diversity hotspot of Southern Asia - Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

With its sandy beaches, tropical islands, blue waters, coral reefs and atolls, Sabah has several dive sites rated to be amongst the top ten in the world and many more yet to be truly explored.

In fact a diver may find rare or endangered sea creatures such as green and hawksbill turtles, napolean wrasse, giant clams, as well as countless species of sharks and schools of thousands of barracuda and jacks. 

Sabah is not only known for its reef's larger inhabitants but also as a 'Muck diving' paradise with such rarities as the mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish mandarin fish, harlequin ghost pipefish plus many types of weird and wonderful frogfish and nudibranchs.

These underwater delights are not restricted to the certified diver; snorkelers and hopeful divers may enroll in one of the many PADI affiliated dive courses run at any of Sabah's dive resorts. 

Whatever your underwater wish, Sabah's seas and coral reefs can easily fulfill and surpass your wildest dream.
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Climb Mt Kinabalu

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The majestic Mount Kinabalu, one of the highest mountains in South East Asia standing at 4095.2 metres.

There are two trails to get to the top, Summit Trail and Mesilau Trail. While you do not need special skills to climb, you must at least have the basic fitness level. Both trails offer fantastic view and the opportunity to encounter amazing plants.

Apart from traditional mountain climbing, visitors can also experience the Mountain Torq, the world’s highest and Asia’s first Via Ferrata or ‘iron road’ at 3,200m to 3,800m above sea level. The various routes on the northern rock faces of Mount Kinabalu consist of a ‘trail’ that is made up of iron rungs, palettes, cables and rails. Depending on the preferred difficulty level, visitors can enroll in various activities such as the intro to single pitch or multi pitch sports climbing, intro to rappelling (abseiling) and introduction to rope ascending.

More information on climbing Mount Kinabalu at Kinabalu Park section.
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Biking

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Another outdoor recreational activity which is slowly gaining popularity in Sabah is biking. Sabah is known for scenic roads, natural areas, cultural and historic attractions and biking is a great way to discover all this at your own pace.

Want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Bring the whole family on a perfect biking activity and bask in the scenic views that Sabah has to offer.
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