A visit to Sabah is certainly incomplete without meeting the famous Orang Utans. However, going all the way to Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary is a bit too far away. Alternatively, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, which is about 30minutes drive from KK is an excellence choice.
As we were in a hurry to return the rented car, we visited only the Borneo Pygmy Elephants and the Proboscis Monkeys.
Not to be missed at the Wildlife Park is the animal show at 11am. It is indeed entertaining as well informative.
3. Mt Kinabalu
I woke up in a chilled morning after a night stay at David’s B&B in Kundasang, overseeing the magnificent Mt. Kinabalu. I didn’t know it is the world-known Mt. Kinabalu at first….. The view was just breath-taking, and I just kept snapping the shuttle button.
It was in the evening as we drove deeper into the mountain range. The legendary Kinabalu shy herself in the clouds, I couldn’t recognize her only until the following morning when the sky was clear, briefly revealing her true beauty.
The journey from KK to Kundasang was breath-taking itself. The road are hilly and winding, yet offered scenic view and cool refreshing air!
4. Island Beaches
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is just an easy 10-20minutes speed boat ride from Jesselton Jetty of KK. The marine park comprising a cluster of scenic islands of Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug.
I loved the fact that the islands are so near to the mainland. What an easy get-away !
The boat’s fare was reasonably ‘expensive’, plus RM3 entrance fee to the Park. Yet, once set foot on the sandy beach, it was worth the money.
Marine lives are not impressing, unfortunately. Water sports are too exorbitantly beyond of my budget. I, however enjoyed a lazy stroll down the beach, shooting pictures, admiring the floras and faunas, reading a book maybe and for sure a nap on the beach !
5. Shaded walkways
Streets in KK are quite pedestrian-friendly. Most of the walkways and medians are wide enough for planting a nice shady tree, thus making a stroll down the road in a 37°C an enjoyable one !
There is even a long pedestrian bridge connecting all the way from Post Office to Pasar Kraftangan, with exit-bridge to all adjacent buildings.
Anyway, I will still apply a generous portion of sun block ……
6 Close-to-Town Airport
Without doubt KK International Airport can’t beat KLIA in terms of capacity or architecture beauty, but it is certain the nearest airport to the city I’ve ever seen.
A 15 minutes taxi ride from heart of KK cost about RM20! Incredibly near and relatively cheaper too!
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