Kinabalu National Park is home to Borneo's highest mountain and some of Borneo's best-preserved forest. Most travellers make a beeline for the mountain and the main park headquarters (HQ) area, but there are two other sections of the park worth exploring: Mesilau Nature Resort and Poring Hot Springs. The former offers a less-travelled approach to the mountain and the latter offers a good place to soak your weary bones after an ascent of the peak.

Advance bookings through Sutera Sanctuary Lodges in KK or online are strongly recommended for accommodation at park HQ and on the mountain at Laban Rata.