5 Islands near Kota Kinabalu of Malaysia which you must visit

Alright, so you’ve done your bit of shopping at the Filipino Handicraft Market, attempted newly made Ice cream in Kundasang and possibly taken off to Kinabalu Park for an energetic hike. So what’s next on the plan? Island-hopping, that’s what! These sandy white shorelines encompassed by clear blue waters can be found inside the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, which extends crosswise over islands and oceans. Here are the list of 5 Islands near Kota Kinabalu of Malaysia.

5 Islands near Kota Kinabalu of Malaysia

1. Gaya Island

This Island is one of the biggest islands. This Island is home to three 5-star resorts: Gayana Eco Resort, Gaya Island Resort and Bunga Raya Island Resort. So you can really appreciate a lavish stay on the island and take as much time as you want to admire its natural beauty.

Covered in thick rainforest, there are more than 20 kilometers of ascending trails for you to explore, and in case you’re interested about Sabah’s marine biological system, you can become familiar with it at the Marine Ecology Research Center on the east side of the island in Malohom Bay. Nearby, you can likewise visit the flourishing overwater angling village of Kampong Gaya, which faces Kota Kinabalu.

Appreciate some privacy on Police Beach, said to be Gaya Island’s most beautiful shoreline, as it’s on the northern side of the island confronting the untamed sea. Here, visitors of Bunga Raya Island Resort have the crescent shaped beach all to themselves. So you can unwind on the shoreline or go swimming, as the perfectly clear waters enable you to see the energetic submerged life.

It is just 10 minutes off Kota Kinabalu.

2. Manukan Island

Manukan Island is one of the most developed islands, making it the most famous one to visit. It can become entirely busy and crowded during weekends, however if you wish to visit on a weekday, you can see many reason why it’s a top choice – there’s plenty of things to keep you occupied.

The island has changing rooms and shower facilities, few eateries and some water sport operators, in case you’re excited about swimming or diving.  There’s Manukan Island Resort by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, an extravagance resort offering a world-class stay.

There are likewise two nature trails – one which is through the island’s forested northern side, while the other is a paveed way that will take you to the island’s western tip, known as Sunset Point. As the name recommends, if you make the 20-minute walk just before nightfall, you’ll have the option to get an incredible view on Sulug Island and the beautiful sun as it sets over the ocean.

It is just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu and is easily accessible by boat.

3. Sapi Island

Marginally less crowded with visitors, yet still famous is Sapi Island, which is isolated from Gaya Island by a little channel that is a little more than 200 meters wide. Indeed, amid low tide, a sandbank shows up, enabling you to stroll over to Gaya Island. In spite of the fact that there is no accommodation on the island, you can camp on the shoreline and there is a restaurant and small accommodation shop.

There are many water sport adventure accessible on Sapi Island, including parasailing, banana pontoon ride, swimming, scuba diving and sea walking. For swimming, your best place is the southern side of the island, as that is the place the most astounding centralization of corals is found. Swim farther from the shoreline for the best views (yet remain inside the limits, which show where it’s safe to snorkel and wear a life jacket to enable you to skim).

It is just 20 minutes boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu.

4. Mamutik Island

In spite of the fact that it’s the littlest island among the lot, Mamutik Island was one of my top picks, as it’s more for the individuals who wish to relax on the shoreline. Under the cooling shade of the Casuarina trees, you can watch the multi-hued parachutes of the parasailers coasting over the ocean.

In case you don’t like crowded places, stroll down to the most distant end of the shoreline towards a rocky outcrop, where there are lesser individuals and you can get decent photographs of the island. Explore around the island and will undoubtedly fall in love with this place.

There’s a restaurant and little accommodation shop in case you’re feeling hungry. On the northern side of the island is a forested ridge, where you can stroll along a short wilderness trail. There are a lot of mosquitoes however, so insect repellent is an absolute necessity.

It is just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu and is easily accessible by boat.

5. Sulug Island

This Island is beautiful yet less crowded. In contrast to different islands, it doesn’t have any inns, resorts or offices to talk about – only an exquisite, sandy stretch of shoreline that is ideal for the individuals who need to appreciate some peaceful and calm nature.

Because of its absence of adventure water sport activities, most boat providers would ask you for what reason you want to go there. In any case, simply tell them that you are writing a book which you want to complete, and this is where you’ll at last have the option to make some writing done.

It is just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu and is easily accessible by boat.

 

Among these 5 Islands near Kota Kinabalu of Malaysia which one you would like to visit first.

 

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