Reasons To Try Borneo Trip

Mount Kinabalu from Pine Resort Kundasang

Mount Kinabalu in the morning

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There are many reasons to visit Borneo, or at least part of it. In short, you will be able to see things that you can never see elsewhere. Borneo is where you can find on the side of a quiet and modern on the other side, which is perfect for everyone.

Some of the main reasons to visit Borneo should be:

1. Borneo's rainforests are the oldest in the world, which is 130 million years. He is known for its biodiversity - is full of many plant and animal species, some of which can be found here. The fauna of Borneo is something that has to be seen.

2. In Borneo, is the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia arnoldi. This flower is very beautiful and nothing to do with other flowers. When it comes to the fauna of Borneo is home to many unique animals like the Asian elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros, Borneo and the clouded leopard. There are many cave systems in Borneo, the Dayak only fruit bats living there. The most famous animal discovered in Borneo is the orangutan.

3. In the case of Borneo, mount Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia in Borneo. It is over 4,000 meters, so it will not be easy at all, and it takes a few days to do so. Worth a try, because when you reach the top, the view is amazing.

4. If you are adventurous enough, to experience a safari in Borneo and the island altogether. You can also learn to survive in the wilderness, to look more closely at the plants and animals, see what is really the jungle and meet people. If you get to see the Borneo Safari 4x4 Challenge, which is great. It sports one of the most extreme sports to watch.

5. Kota Kinabalu is one of the largest cities of Borneo, and has much to offer, so as not to lose. It takes more than one day see all of this city. Many people are visiting Borneo, in particular, to go to Kota Kinabalu.

The island is so big and full of it, probably will not have time to see everything. Even if you do, you will want to come back. Borneo Travel offers nature, which is so clean and fresh, which makes you want to stay. Even a modern nightlife in many of its cities, so go if you have the residual charge after a long day in nature.

Where Is Sipadan Island Borneo Sabah

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Sipadan Island is famous five degrees north of Ecuador in the Sea of ​​Sulawesi (Celebes Sea). Lying 35 km south of Semporna on the mainland, like many tropical islands is forested and surrounded by sandy beaches. Sipadan is an oceanic island and was formed by living corals growing on top of an underwater volcano, which rises 600 meters from the seabed.

Geographic position of Sipadan puts in half the world's richest marine habitats, the heart of the Indo-Pacific region. Over 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in this richest of ecosystems. Sipadan is famous for an extraordinary amount of green turtles and hawksbill, who will gather there to mate and nest and it is not uncommon for a diver to see more than 20 turtles every dive. 

Another unique feature to divers visiting Sipadan is the turtle tomb, an underwater limestone cave labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that contain many skeletal remains of turtles that are disoriented and then drowned.

Residential barracudas and jacks big eyes, which often gather in thousands forming spectacular tornado-like formations is one of the strengths of each diver wish list. With the opportunity to see pelagic species such as manta rays, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks, each dive at Sipadan a highly anticipated event.

It's not just a big fish that amaze divers from Sipadan, the macro life is equally fascinating. Eels, leaf scorpion, mantis shrimps, fire gobies and various pipefish to ensure the different dive sites. The diversity and abundance of the sea at Sipadan gives it its reputation as one of the top ten dive sites in the world.

Don't forget to see more about Borneo and Sipadan Island!

Miri Sarawak

Noraini Bt Osman write about Miri Sarawak for the only one Borneo,

These photos taken at Miri Sarawak 17 Disember 2010. I went to Miri Sarawak at 16 Dis 2010 untul 19 Dis 2010. I stay at Telang Usan Hotel for three days and two night. Miri is the beautiful place and Miri as call as Oil City. I will come back again for visit Miri Sarawak next time. It's the nice place at Borneo. Yes, the only one Borneo.

Infront of Bintang Plaza at Miri Sarawak. 

At Jalan Daisy Miri Sarawak

Infront of Bintang Plaza Miri Sarawak. From left, Noraini Bt Osman, my sister Ony Latifah Osman and my friend Welnee.

Behind Kingwood Inn Miri Sarawak. WIth my friends from Sabah anda Kuala Lumpur. From left me, Ony Latifah, Abang Ramli, Tuan Saleeh Rahamad, Kak Chah and Welnee. 

Photo taken infront of Telang Usan Hotel at Miri Sarawak.

Photo taken behind Telang Usan Hotel at Miri Sarawak. 

Also behind Telang Usan Hotel Miri. 

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!