TOURIST HOT SPOT: TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PARK

Mamutik, Manukan, Sulug Island

Sabah is mostly famous for its beautiful islands surrounding the waters of Borneo. The "Tunku Abdul Rahman Park" is a park that comprises of five different small islands, Pulau Gaya, Manukan, Mamutik, Sapi and Sulug. All of these islands are approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu, via speedboat. 

The view of Sapi Island from GayaIsland

The islands are covered in white sand and surrounded by colorful corals. Because the islands have weak current and has shallow water, it is perfect for first time or novice divers.  

If you're not into diving, there's also other fun activities in store! There's snorkeling, jet skiing, paragliding, banana boat rides, volley ball and beach soccer. The water equipment needed for your water activities will be up for rent, unless you brought your own.

Going for a dive in these waters are always a surprise, because you don't really know what to expect from the expansive marine lives here. But a little paddle along the reefs and you will see interesting fishes like the scorpion fish, blue-spotted ray, cuttlefishes, mantis shrimps and the occasional green or hawk-bill turtles. With a little help from your highly experienced local dive guide, you'll be lucky enough to come across the rare harlequin ghost pipefish and the mandarin fish.

Seeing these marine lives in the clear blue water is a definite must-try!

The shores of Gaya Island

Getting There:

The islands are accessible via speedboat ride from Kota Kinabalu City. The departure and arrival point for the boat transfers is located at the Jesselton Point Waterfront, situated next to the Malaysia Royal Custom Department.

Boat transfers to the islands are available daily from 7.30am to 5pm.

Boat transfer fares to the Islands are listed as follows:

Island	*Fare per pax/boat
	Adult (return)	Children (return)
Manukan Island	RM23	RM18
Mamutik Island	RM23	RM18
Sapi Island	RM23	RM18
Sulug Island	RM25	RM18
Two island hops	RM33	RM28
Three island hops	RM43	RM38
Four island hops	RM53	RM48
Boat charter for one island	RM204
Boat charter for Malahom Bay	RM204
Boat charter for Police beach	RM204

*A levy of RM50 per boat will be charged for special pick up times or overnight stays
The following rates are not inclusive of charged terminal fee (RM7.20 for adults, and RM3.60 for children under 12); each entrance fee is valid for 5 islands per day.

Other fees and additional charges are listed as follows:

Particulars	Malaysian	Non-Malaysian
Entrance fee ·         Adults ·        Children below 18 years of age	RM3 per pax RM1 per pax	RM10 per pax RM6 per pax

Contact Information:
Sabah Parks
Lot 45 & 46, 1st - 5th Floor,
Block H, Signature Office
KK Times Square
Coastal Highway
88100 Kota Kinabalu

Tel: +6088 523500 (General Lines)

Fax: +6088 486434 (Operations)

       +6088 486435 (Administration)

       +6088 486436 (Director's Office)
E-mail: sabahparks@sabah.gov.my / sabahparks@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sabahparks.org.my