Duration: Full Day
Monsopiad Cultural Village
This is the only cultural village in Sabah to commemorate the legendary “Head Hunter Warrior” named Monsopiad and also offers an insight of the past pagan era of the Kadazan people. His ‘trophies’ of 42 skulls have been kept until today in the existing “House of Skulls”.
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (or Lok Kawi Zoo) is located at old Penampang-Papar road, about 15km from Kota Kinabalu city. Visitors can see Borneo and Malaysia wild animals such as orang utan, proboscis monkey, Asian elephant, rhino, hornbill birds, tiger, etc. Visit The Botanical Garden which you can find the orchids and Nephentes.
Klias Wetland
This trip offers a closer encounter with wildlife of the wetland. Apart from seeing monitor lizard and birds, one of the highlights is to witness playful Proboscis monkeys. By early evening, the cruise takes you to see thousands and thousands of flickering fireflies, making some trees looking like Christmas trees.
ITINERARY: (Note: Meals are own arrangement – unless stated)
Meet at the hotel lobby by 0900 and transfer to Monsopiad Cultural Village (ETA 0945). This village offers an interactive experience and fascinating insight into the daily lives and traditional beliefs of the Kadazandusun people. Have a go at traditional games and sports, walk on the hanging bridge, visit traditional houses, taste local rice wine, participate In traditional dances and test your skills on the blowpipe! Follow the guided tour around Monsopiad then transfer to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (ETD 1230).
Have lunch at 1300 and explore the park leisurely. Lok Kawi Wildlife Park has over 100 species of mammals and birds; many are native to the island of Borneo. The Botanical Garden is located at the end of the park; many plants and herbs planted for display. The walking path is mostly tarred, and is relatively flat.
Depart from the park at 1500 and make an overland journey for 2 hours to Klias River, South Western part of Sabah. Upon arrival, enjoy light refreshment at the jetty and then proceed for a late afternoon river cruise in search for the bizarre odd nose Proboscis Monkey along the river. This stretch of wetland is also home to other wildlife such as Long Tailed Macaques, Silver Langur Monkeys, varieties of endemic and migratory birds, monitor lizards, bats, otters and even crocodiles! Return for dinner at the jetty overlooking the river. When the darkness falls, proceed for a 2nd boat ride to witness the magic of thousands flickering fireflies on trees along the river bank. Then return to the jetty and transfer back to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu. END OF SERVICE. |