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Can you drive from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?
There is no problem to drive from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. It is only about 333 km which takes you about 4-5 hours drive. There are many shops and eateries along the road.
What is the weather like in Sabah?
Sabah has an equatorial climate. Temperatures rarely rise above 32 ° C (90 ° F) except on exceptionally hot days, and along the coastal areas rarely drop below 20 ° C (68 ° F) at night. Sabah is a tropical country with uniform temperatures, high humidity and copious rainfalls.
What is the best month to visit Sabah?
The best time to visit Sabah is pretty much all year round, although August and September are the best season to visit the beaches along the east coast while October to November is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu in the west as it tends to be a lot drier around this time of year.
Is it safe to drive in Borneo?
Road Hazards. Live road hazards—like cattle, goats, and chickens crossing the road—are commonplace in Borneo’s rural areas. Avoid driving fast on rural roads for this reason.
How do I travel around Kundasang?
Being a small, peaceful town, Kundasang does not offer brilliant connectivity in terms of public transportation. So, the best way to experience the valley and explore its untouched beauty is on a road trip. For this, you need to hire a car from Kota Kinabalu, which is readily available at any local transport agency.
Is Kinabalu National Park a rainforest?
An opulent tropical rainforest, the Kinabalu National Park is a 130 million-year-old nature sanctuary that is home to unique flora and fauna such as the largest flower in the world, the Rafflesia; and even the majestic Mount Kinabalu.
What is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
The best time to visit Kota Kinabalu would be from December to April when it’s the peak season. The weather is at its best during this time to visit the beaches and go mount climbing at the Mount Kinabalu. Other activities that are more prominent are the white water river rafting and deep sea fishing.
Can I fly to Sabah now?
As announced, those coming into Sabah are no longer required to take a Covid-19 test but must be fully vaccinated and possess updated travel and identification documents. Masidi said foreign domestic workers, on the other hand, must also enter Sabah accompanied by their employers.
Is Sabah safe for tourists?
Sabah in general is a safe destination with relatively low crime rates and no large cities.
Why is Kinabalu Park important?
Kinabalu Park, with four climatic zones, boasts one of the richest collections of biodiversity in the world, housing and protecting more than 4,500 species of flora and fauna – including 326 bird species, an estimated of over 100 mammal species, over 110 land snail species, and its biggest attraction, Mount Kinabalu.
What can I buy in Kundasang?
Most are fruit stalls and some are selling Sabah special fruits – Tarap and Sabah Avocado. Got to try Tarap (a nangka & durian) lookalike fruit from there. A few vegetables stalls located behind the shop lots where we got our ingredients for our steamboat in our homestay.