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Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Mandara Spa, Magellan Sutera

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When in search of a soothing and healing Balinese massage, look no further than Mandara Spa in Magellan Sutera hotel. The spa, a spacious and scenic two-storey tropical spa with eclectic Asian décor, is surrounded by lush foliage to create a verdant serene ambience.

The spa consists of six double deluxe spa suites, six single spa suites, a reception area and a spa boutique. This giant spa company blends traditional treatments from India, Thailand and Indonesia with some of the latest health and beauty trends.

Indulge in the bestselling signature Ultimate Indulgence package which includes a luxurious ritual of Aromatherapy Footbath, Lavender Body Wash, Traditional Body Scrub, Herbal Steam Bath, Aromatherapy Floral Bath, Mandara Massage, Elemis Taster Facial and Foot Massage.

Opening Hours

Spa: 10am - 10pm

Getting There

You can either take a taxi to the Magellan Sutera Hotel or contact them for transfer request.
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Maliau Basin (Sabah's Lost World)

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Nature explorers will simply love the Maliau Basin as it is an excellent site for jungle trekking and bird watching.







It contains an unusual assemblage of 12 forest types, comprising mainly of lower montane forest dominated by majestic Agathis trees, rare montane heath forest and lowland, and hill diperocarp forest. The highlight of the adventure is to trek the majestic 7 tiers Maliau Falls. 

Keen visitors must, however, obtain a permission to enter the Maliau Basin in advance from Yayasan Sabah. Also bear in mind that Maliau Basin is a remote, atavistic and isolated area with limited access, communications and safety facilities.

Activities

Nature explorers will simply love the Maliau Basin as it is an excellent site for jungle trekking and bird watching. At night, visitors may also take a night drive for wildlife spotting. Water babies can also take a dip in the beautiful waterfall.

Getting There

Maliau Basin Conservation Area is reachable by road either via Tawau or Keningau. The journey is on four wheel drive and depends so much on the weather as most of the journey is on logging roads to reach the Maliau Basin Security Gate. 

Journey from both Tawau and Keningau to the Security Gate of Maliau Basin Conservation takes 5 hours; the distance from Tawau to Maliau Basin Conservation Security Gate is 190 kilometers.

Flying is another fabulous option should you have extra allocations for this luxury. There are several helipads available which can be used for emergency evacuations or by visitors who prefer to fly rather than walk.
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Maga Waterfall of Long Pasia

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Ulu Padas, a hidden natural paradise tucked away in the southwestern part of Sabah, is famous as one of the richest plant diversity sites in Borneo. Most visitors go to Ulu Padas to visit the Lundayeh villages of Long Pasia and Long Mio. 

The surrounding areas hold natural and historical treasures aplenty, including the beautiful Maga waterfall.

The journey to the Maga waterfall is a six-hour trek from the village of Long Pasia. As you trek along the Pasia River, you will encounter abundant wild flora, namely exotic mushrooms, huge agathis trees and a colourful selection of orchids. 

The waterfall stretches over several hundred metres with both flat and steep sections. On one of the flatter parts, there are marks resembling footprints. 

The locals believe that these are footprints of Upai Semaring. the Lundayeh people's famous ancestor. 

A five-minute walk from the campsite is a flower garden with wild orchids of various shapes and sizes. The best time to see these flowers in bloom is April and May.

Visitors can stay a night or two at this nature wonderland, finding shelter in the comfortable huts built by the local villagers. 

Be sure to bring warm clothing as temperatures drop below 18 degrees celsius when night falls.
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Madai - Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre

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Another treasure of the Sabah’s East Coast is the Madai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre. This 3,436.5 hectares large area is located about 50 kilometers from Lahad Datu, 15 kilometers from Kunak.

Madai is basically a bird cave where the popular birds nest delicacy originates, while the Baturong cave is riddled with several caverns which contain ancient coffins.

The Madai – Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre has been classified as a Class 1 forest reserve and is an excellent place for a day of cave exploration trip. Outdoor lovers will delight at the opportunity to familiarize with various aspects of tree species, caves, and the endemic flora and fauna in the area.

In addition to its canopy walkway, visitors of this forest reserve should not miss the chance to take a dip in the cool crystal clear stream of its scenic waterfalls.

Opening Hours

Visiting Hour:
Pre-arrange with the Kunak Regional Forestry office

Getting There

To get to the Madai - Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre, visitors can either take a 55-minute flight (MAS) from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu or travel by road by taking a 7-hour bus ride.

Admission Fee

Entrance fee is RM1.00/pax
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Mabul Island

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Mention Mabul Island and visions of swaying coconut trees and idyllic water villages come to mind. And that’s just above the water. 

Located only about 15 minutes by speedboat from the famous Sipadan Island, Mabul has gained its own recognition as one of the best muck-diving (a term used to describe limited visibility dives at shallow sites with usually sandy bottoms) sites in the world.

Mabul is a small oval shaped island fringed by sandy beaches and perched on the northwest corner of a larger 200-hectare reef. The reef is on the edge of the continental shelf and the seabed surrounding the reef slopes out to 25–30m deep.

Mabul is also renowned for its amazing array of macrolife, making it an underwater photographer’s dream location to capture some of the rarest ecological species on film. 

Flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus, spike-fin gobies, frogfish and moray eels are just some of the spectacular critters you will encounter beneath the waters of Mabul.

Although all the excitement is underwater, you can always set your scuba gear aside for a day to laze on Mabul’s soft sand to work on your tan.

Getting There

From Kota Kinabalu, take a 55-minute flight to Tawau and enjoy an hour’s drive to Semporna. From here, Mabul is another 45 minutes by speedboat. Be sure to pre-arrange transportation with your respective resort/dive operator.
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Long Pasia, SABAH

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Long Pasia, SABAH

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Long Pa Sia is a small Lundayeh village, a dwelling lush with an array of plants found nowhere else but here. Besides rewarding its visitors with treasures of nature, Long Pasia is where you can find adventure and experience culture. 

Remnants left behind by the ancestral Lundayeh Upai Semaring adds mysticism and legend to Long Pa Sia.

Your visit to Long Pasia will never leave you bored. Your native guide, a must on your visit here, will tell you about the plants you encounter. 

You will also learn about the legend surrounding the evidences, spread across the region, of Upai Semaring’s existence.

There is no resort in Long Pasia. Instead, your experience here is made rich with its home stay programme where you live with a family or host. The rate is about RM35 per person per night, including meals.
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Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

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The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park was officially open to the public on the 17th February 2007. It is located along the Penampang-Papar old road and is fully developed by the Sabah Wildlife Department.

The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical. The main objective of the park is to become a family-oriented park and the emphasis is put on the Children’s Zoo.

Among the inhabitants of the zoo (zoological component) are the Borneo Pygmy elephants, Proboscis monkey, Malayan tiger, as well as some different species of deer.

The botanical component, on the other hand; offers visitors the opportunity to go jungle trekking along the botanical trail. The paved trail is about 1.4 kilometers long. 

However, for leisurely strolls, visitors are only advised to walk halfway along the trail.

Opening Hours

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is open for the public daily from 9.30a.m to 5.30p.m.

Getting There

The journey to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park takes 30 minutes to an hour’s drive from Kota Kinabalu, the estimated distance is 20 kilometers. For transportation, visitors can either drive or take a taxi from the city centre.

Taxi fare per way is RM25 to RM30. Please arrange with the taxi driver regarding the drop off and/ or return point.

Admission Fee

Entrance fees charged are as follows: adults RM10 (Malaysian) and RM20 (non-Malaysian).
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Linangkit Cultural Village

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Looking for a cultural thrill? Swing by to the Linangkit Cultural Village in Tuaran and get personally acquainted to the Lotud people—one of the 32 diverse ethnic groups in Sabah.

Situated in Kampung Selupoh—approximately an hour’s drive away from the heart of Kota Kinabalu—the Linangkit Cultural village promises an in-depth look into the rich social and cultural heritage of the Lotud people of Sabah.

Experience a day in the life of the Lotud people through a smorgasbord of interesting activities such as a guided tour around the village, traditional costume try-on, handicraft-making demonstrations, traditional food preparation demonstrations, traditional fish netting, tapioca plucking, cultural show, river cruise and firefly watching. 

Visitors will also have a chance to sample traditional Lotud delicacies during their visit.

Opening Hours

The Linangkit Cultural Village is open daily from 9am to 6pm.
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