Sunday, August 29, 2010

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Sawangan Beach:The Unique Beach And Glossy Sand In Borneo


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Sawangan Beach at Kuala Penyu, the only one unique place in Borneo and a nice place for relaxation and take recreation with your family. Can you imagine when you laying on a white  glossy sand with palm trees above your head in a tropical wind. Take your time to visit to this small village in the Borneo Sabah,Malaysia. You didn't feel regret and will come back to share this unique beach in Borneo.
Sawangan Beach is the perfect holiday for those travelers that want to spend their days at the smooth and clean beach. The shining waters of the Borneon Islands and the white immaculate sand are a perfect mixture for some enjoyable with your partner or family that you have.
Different with the other of Borneon Islands I have found Sawangan Beach to be really laid back with plenty of undiscovered place. The beaches seem pure and uncluttered compared to some of the other islands.
Whatever you aspiration, lounging around on the shoreline of the warm waters or diving right into the depths of the ocean, Sawangan Beach will not dissatisfy. You can get pleasure from the many water sports of the island; surfing sailing,windsurfing, fishing, boating, and snorkeling.
Sawangan Beach is located closely to Pekan Kuala Penyu. Kuala Penyu  is located on the Klias Peninsula, which was originally covered with mangrove swamp forests. Administratively, this district is divided into three fractions—Sitompok, Bundu and Menumbok.You can drive use a car or take a rent car from Kota Kinabalu Sabah to Sawangan Beach for two hours. Sawangan Beach offers a guided You never believe that Sawangan Beach is the first class place to go.
Accommodations in Sawangan Beach are unbelievable. Many glorious resort which ever you choose to stay like Tempurung Seaside Lodge, Borneo Proboscis River Lodge and Bukit Naga Amanpuri Beach Retreat. After a day in the sun head to your home away from home. Beach house rentals are moderate for the family can fit the needs of any business traveler, and the condos that line the beach are great for those looking for that quick weekend getaway. Whatever accommodations you wish, your needs will be there on Sawangan Beach at Kuala Penyu where the best Borneon and the only one Borneo  in Malaysia.
The ideal vacation awaits you in Sawangan Beach in Borneon; white pure sandy, warm waters, blue skies, long bridge and really nature beaches. Sawangan Beach at Kuala Penyu really offers the tourist of the island a chance to enjoy nature; the wonderful beaches and shining waters. And, the only Borneo, I am sure you will come back and see me!

Monday, August 16, 2010

Pulau Tiga Kuala Penyu Is One Of Popular Destination In Borneo

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A town located in the Interior Division of Sabah, it is home to the Kadazan or Dusun Tatana community as the largest single ethnic group. Kuala Penyu is located on the Klias Peninsula, which was originally covered with mangrove swamp forests. Administratively, this district is divided into three parts—Sitompok, Bundu and Menumbok. And Kuala Penyu one of the best and popular destination in Borneo especially Sabah Malaysia.

It is one of the gateways to Pulau Tiga Marine, Kuala Penyu Sabah is the famous for its beaches, especially the Tempurung Beach, Sawangan Beach and Sungai Labuan Waterfront. Kuala Penyu is also a district dotted by sago trees which are widely planted throughout the area. In fact, the sago plant is such a popular product in the district that there is an annual celebration for it called the Pesta Rumbia.

The Pulau Tiga Marine National Park has soared to world fame as 'Survivor Island' in Borneo because of the popular Million Dollar Prize Money TV series 'Survivor' by the CBS TV network, USA. This is the exact island that the entire first series was filmed in Borneo! The  island was chosen was due to its untouched natural landscape and marine life in Borneo. It was fantastic story and it's a fact!

The Pulau Tiga Park covers an area of 15,864 hq and was gazette as a National Park in 1978. As far back as 1933, the main island, together with the two smaller islands of Kalampunian Besar and Kalampunian Damit were designated as Forest Reserve in Borneo.

Facilities


The Park Headquarters is situated in an open grassy clearing just behind the beach on the southern side of Pulau Tiga and consists of office, staff quarters and a resthouse for visiting scientists. A network of trails, marked at 50 meter intervals, leads to various points of interest. The island was initially developed jointly by the Sabah Parks Trustees and the Sabah branch of the University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as a marine research centre, but now there is also a new resort called "Pulau Tiga Resort," run by a private enterprise with chalets, diving and watersports facilities. For day trips, Pulau Tiga has excellent facilities for BBQ and sun bathing with complete shelter and toilet facilities. You will need to pre-arrange your food and beverages with Pulau Tiga Resort as they only service in-house guest.

Other Islands


There are two more islands in the Pulau Tiga Park, approximately 20 minutes by boat to the north of the main island, Pulau Tiga. They are very different. Kalmpunian Besar is a small sand cay built up from unconsolidated coral fragments, and the shape of the island shifts and changes with the prevailing monsoon winds and currents. Kalampunian Damit (also known as "Snake Island") is celebrated as a breeding ground for the amphibious sea snake Laticauda colubrina, which comes to the shores to lay eggs. The snakes can usually be seen coiled in a tangled mass under boulders or among tree roots.

PULAU TIGA RESORT


The resort is an ideal retreat that offers opportunities to experience nature, become immersed in the beauty and serenity of the island. You may also experience the various water sport activities provided by the resort which includes snorkeling, scuba diving, jet-skiing, kayaking, banana boat ride, fishing and many more. The ample grounds surrounding the resort are suitable for group outings to carry out their activities.


How To Go There


Located 48 km south of Kota Kinabalu and the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau Tiga Park is reached by driving the 140 km to Kuala Penyu, a small settlement on the tip of the Klias Peninsula. From here it is another 18 km, or about 30 minutes, by boat. Another way of getting there is by chartering a speed boat from Kota Kinabalu and cruise to Pulau Tiga, or fly to Labuan Island and charter a speed boat from Labuan.

If you want get some rest, you never feel regret if you stay 3 days and 2 night at Pulau Tiga Marine at Kuala Penyu. You will feel happy and will come back at that place, one of the popular at Borneo!

Friday, August 13, 2010

Borneo Malaysia Vacation - Top 10 Wildlife Destinations By Rick Gregory

Are you thinking of going to Borneo?

A Borneo Malaysia vacation offers endless excitement for wildlife adventures and awesome scenery on the world's third largest island. The island is home to exotic and endangered species such as orangutans, pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, tarsiers and other wild animals.

Tropical rainforests are dense entanglements that give cover to wild animals. Unlike an African safari, where the open Savannah easily exposes large groups of wildlife, observing wild creatures in Malaysia takes a bit more effort. But that's also part of the fun.

The states of Sarawak and Sabah make up Malaysian Borneo or East Malaysia. The two key gateway cities are Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. Here are some of the parks and sanctuaries to visit for the best chance to see some of Asia's most endangered species and a diversity of wildlife not found elsewhere in the world.

Sabah, Borneo

Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary - Take a ride on the Kinabatangan River for a wildlife outing in one of Malaysia's best nature experiences. If you're lucky you can observe Asian pygmy elephants grazing along the river bank, long-nosed proboscis monkeys sitting in treetops, hornbills and kingfishers flying by and enjoy this easy floating safari.

Tabin Wildlife Reserve - As a primary rainforest, this wildlife reserve protects important habitats for many of Malaysia's large mammals - elephants, rhinos, orangutans.For birdwatchers, hundreds of species are found in the jungle and swamplands, including hornbills, owls and eagles. Take a night safari to enjoy the sights of wild animals on the prowl. And don't forget to visit the mud volcano during the day for a splash in the muddy pools.

Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary - If you want to see orangutans up close, then do not skip a trip to this lowland rainforest reserve famous for rehabilitating former pet animals into wild residents. Walk on the boardwalk through towering tropical trees to observe these wonderful endangered primates that are under threat from deforestation and conflicts due to the expansion of plantation agriculture. Go to Sepilok for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view one of the planet's most interesting species.

Sipadan Island - For those seeking an underwater adventure, Sipadan is rated as one of the world's best dive spots. An unending parade of marine biodiversity displays everything from schools of barracuda to reef resting green turtles. Nature explodes with diverse coral structures and a technicolor panorama of triggerfish, anemones, sea fans and angelfish... just for starters. As Malaysia's only oceanic island, a vertical cliff descends 600 meters to showcase an encrusted sea wall of plant and animal life.

Turtle Islands Park - Protecting the traditional landing and nesting grounds for Green and Hawksbill turtles, a visit to the park offers a chance to observe these ancient mariners returning to shore to start the next generation. Learn about the plight of sea turtles and local conservation efforts to save them from extinction.

Danum Valley Conservation Area - A research center amid some of the best lowland rainforest in Asia, Danum Valley is a trekker's paradise for birdwatching, wildlife observation and nature photography. If you want to get a real feel for the jungle, head over to Sabah and spend a few days on the forest trails.

Sarawak, Borneo

Bako National Park - If you go to Kuching, this park is just a few hours away for a great day trip to see a spectacular coastal reserve. A mixture of mangrove swamps, sandstone cliffs and seaside forests, wildlife abounds with proboscis monkeys, pit vipers, flying lemurs and other wild creatures. Enter the park from the sea and capture the gorgeous scenery of this pristine habitat.

Gunung Mulu National Park - Rugged limestone formations surrounded by dense tropical rainforest provides for fantastic scenery outside and cave exploration inside. Watch millions of bats emerge at dusk from some of the largest cave chambers in the world or trek through the jungle to mountaintops to explore the unique blade-sharp Pinnacles rising from the forest floor like daggers.

Niah National Park - Gigantic caves are home for millions of bats that exit each night to forage on hoards of insects, while swifltlets make edible nests on cave walls. Jungle trails traverse through lowland and hill rainforest to expose an assortment of wild animals such as monkeys, monitor lizards, flying lizards, hornbills and other rainforest birds.

Batang Ai National Park - Located in pristine interior jungles next to a wildlife sanctuary, the park is an oasis of wildlife set against a lake reservoir formed by a hydroelectric dam. Orangutans, gibbons and hornbills provide good opportunities for wild sightings in excellent rainforest habitats. Visitors can also learn about traditional Iban lifestyles by spending time in a longhouse and going into the jungle with an Iban guide.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010

The Only One Borneo


In this blog, I just want to tell about Borneo the located at Southeast Asia. Borneo can be divided into three sections. Each section falls into the jurisdiction of different countries with the northern section belonging to East Malaysia, the north-western section belonging to Brunei and the remaining section belonging to Indonesia. Borneo is a unique place that somebody can visit in this world.
Ya, Borneo. Borneo due to the location to the equator and ocean edge. It is made up of dense rainforest with a climate that can be fussy and temperamental.  So, we should make sure all of us have plenty of gear for whatever excursion set out on, whether it's a wildlife safari or hike through the vegetation. The best times to visit Borneo are between March and October . It is good because  the temperatures are not too hot and the rainy season has passed.
Ya, Borneo is one of the biggest islands in the world that offers tourists a chance to experience its  tropical rainforests and varied flora and fauna. Borneo is also one of the largest mega-biodiversity ecosystems in the world and making it a prime spot for eco-tourism.
This will give eco-tourists chances to concentrate on observing the thousands of plants and animals that can be found in Borneo. Ya, all of the unique thousands of plants and fauna can be found in Borneo. Only Borneo. Ya the only Borneo.
Borneo is an eco-tourist's paradise in this world and varied organisms that we share this planet with. Borneo is definitely one of the most beautiful eco-tourism hotspots in the world.
Borneo is an amazing place, so take your time to gaze up at the rainforest canopy. Keep an eye out for all the colorful birds and flora and listen to the cacophony of calls from big cats, monkeys, birds, snakes and elephants. We must happy with the locals and simply have a wonderful time in Borneo.
Don’t take so much time to take a rest and visit the only one Borneo in this world!