There are countless things to do in Sabah which will give a very enjoyable experience to each and every visitor that comes to Sabah
Adrenaline junkies and sports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with the variety of adventure and sporting activities available in Sabah.
If you are the kind of person who doesn’t mind to dirty your shirt just to have fun and gain experience, why not climb the highest peak between Himalayas and New Guinea – Mount Kinabalu, or bike across dirt tracks in the Danum Valley. For daring souls thriving on extraordinary adventures, go for Kiulu or Padas White Water Rafting. Kiulu River is usually for those beginners and those who would like to experience it for the first time while Padas River is for those who want to experience far greater challenge since it is more adventurous.
Cultural Experiences
As a melting pot of 32 diverse ethnic groups; Sabah is the ultimate destination to experience dense cultural heritage.
Diving
As we plunge into a new millennium scuba diving is well on the way to becoming one of the fastest growing recreational sports enjoyed by both the young and old.
Golfing
Sabah's wealth of natural beauty makes golfing here a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed.
Eco-Nature, Wildlife & Jungle Trekking
Nature adventure aficionados will definitely be enticed by the allure of Sabah’s richly blessed lush virgin jungles and wildlife sightings.
Beaches & Islands Getaway
With its combinations of exquisite beaches, magnificent jungles, and wide choices of cafes and restaurants.
With the proliferation of shopping malls in Sabah, bargain hunters are now able to cite Kota Kinabalu as one of the wickedest shopping destinations around.
Shopping in Sabah has never been better compared to a decade ago. With many new shopping malls mushroom up in urban and sub urban areas in recent years, locals and tourists are able to fill their shopping bags easily. International brands can be found in major shopping malls as well as food & beverages outlets, pubs and bars are rampant in the city centres. Borneo books, Sabah pearls, local handicrafts and Sabah seafood produce are some of the popular shopping list for you to bring back to your country.
Sightseeing
The land of Sabah thrives on unique and picturesque sightseeing destinations that warmly welcome tourists from all around the world.
Weddings & Honeymoons
Culture vultures would have to seize the opportunity to witness an ethnic wedding ceremony at least once in a lifetime.
Education & Community Projects
A perfect eco-learning environment for educators and students alike as their textbooks come “alive” while they journey through Sabah’s untouched nature.
Help some of the poorest people in Sabah by volunteering alongside the local community in construction work, teaching the orphaned children language skills, or work on environmental conservation projects such as beach clean-up, plantation and reforestation. Besides nurturing your social responsibility and sense of commitment through community involvement projects, you may even have a chance to witness the warmth and generosity, despite obvious hardships, of a rural Sabahan community. This will definitely be one of the best highlights of your Borneo experience!
Visiting Tamu Markets
(Tamu days mean an opportunity to exchange gossip and observe the goings-on between different cultures when they come peacefully to buy and sell)
Tamu in Sabah is a weekly market where local traders gather here to sell their crops and produce. From leafy greens to delicious local cakes, from tapai (rice wine) to jars of bambangan (a wild mango usually pickled) and local handicrafts, vendors proudly display their goods, enticing passers-by with bargains. If you happen to be in Sabah over a weekend, be sure to head down to one of the nearest market located near your hotel to witness the sights, sounds and smell of a local tamu in operation!
Most markets operate as early as 6am in the morning and close by 2pm.