Sabah Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Sabah

Kota Kinabalu featuring general coastal views, a city and central business district

Kota Kinabalu showing tropical scenes, a coastal town and general coastal views

Kota Kinabalu showing tropical scenes and a park

Kota Kinabalu which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and boating

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Kota Kinabalu: Snorkelling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

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Full-Day Guided Snorkelling Tour from Kota Kinabalu

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Private Full Day Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Springs Tour

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What to do in Sabah

Popular places to visit

Kinabalu National Park showing landscape views, mountains and mist or fog

Mount Kinabalu National Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Tackle the two-day climb to Borneo’s highest peak or enjoy the lower rainforest trails in this park, home to some of the world’s rarest plants.

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Imago Shopping Mall

4.5/5(8 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Watch as a community of orphaned orangutans play in the trees above you at this sanctuary.

Enjoy hi-tea with a spectacular sunset view. This place is usually crowded on weekends and it’s first come first serve especially for the outer deck seats overlooking the sea.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

4.5/5(12 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Mt Kinabalu

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt Kinabalu during your travels in Kota Belud. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a lovely green space in Gaya Island. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

View of the entrance to the Mount Kinabalu National Park, Sabah Borneo, Malaysia

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Kundasang. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

You don't have to be in New Zealand to enjoy this kind of breathtaking view, just come to Kundasang!

Here you'll find pleasure seeing cows munching on the beautiful green pastures, with the majestic Mount Kinabalu overlooking on a non-gloomy day.

Did you know that this farm is producing about 900,00 litres of milk per year?

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Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

You can take time to visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm during your travels to Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Poring Hot Spring

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Poring Hot Spring during your travels to Ranau. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Areas of Sabah

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(38 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Aerial view partial part of Semporna island with blue ocean and coral reef in Malaysia, Borneo.

Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

Aerial drone image of beautiful rural town of Menggatal Town, Sabah, Malaysia

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.