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Re: Brunei to Labuan to Kinabalu NP without going to KK

by BorneoRanger 21 May 2012

Do you drive or by bus? If you drive, its more easy thru by Kimanis -> Keningau -> Tambunan -> Ranau. But if you by bus, its more convenien…
Looking for Buddy for camping MTB Ride Borneo

by BorneoRanger 21 May 2012

I am planning of camping MTB Ride at Borneo, from Menumbuk -> Kuala Penyu -> Beufort -> Tenom -> Keningau -> Tambunan -> Ranau for 8 days…
RE: Hikes and places to stay Mt Kinabalu

by nyenyedzi 06 May 2012

It depends on your transport. If you rent a car, then a day trip is definitely feasible - leave KK around 7am, arrive at Mesilau for 9:30,…
RE: KK to Sandakan by Car

by nyenyedzi 29 April 2012

Around 6 hours depending on traffic. It will be fairly expensive - you could just take one of the regular buses that ply that route, they're…
Re: Climbing Mount Kinabalu - Laban Rata

by artline1986 02 April 2012

Hi there It is nice to hear that both of you are going to Mount Kinabalu this July. I have been there few years ago... It is really beaut…
RE: 2 week tour of Sabah

by lucapal 18 February 2012

If you plan to climb,then hot springs...I'd go back to KK or stay in Poring one night and go the next day. There is onwards transport…
RE: Indonesia/Malaysia/Borneo trip questions

by merantau 28 January 2012

I would forget about including Bali in your trip as you have limited time. Sabah is good for wildlife. The Kinabatangan River is probably…
RE: Mount Kinabalu

by dominic77 06 January 2012

Your main problem with just turning up is likely to be availability of accommodation at the overnight halt at Laban Rata, which I believe…
Sabah Trip Report - Kinabatangan, Danum Valley and Mt Kinabalu

by dominic77 17 December 2011

A few notes on my visits to the above locations over the last couple of weeks, which others may find useful. The main focus of my trip…
RE: Travelled from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

by leanneclarke 02 November 2011

We stayed at a hotel in Kota Kinabalu called D'Borneo which was reasonably priced. We drove from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. We stopped…
Re: Sabah Itinerary - What do yo think?

by jonfiler 01 October 2011

Hi, Our family actually found the Probosis Monkey sancturay much more interesting than the Sepilok Orangutan center. If possible I would…
RE: Car rental in Sabah

by sandysea 15 September 2011

Car rental is quite pricey unless you get something very small. Petrol is cheap at around RM1.90 per litre (subsidised by Govt). Road…
Re: Brunei to Labuan to Kinabalu NP without going to KK

by RedApe 19 August 2011

Yes, go to Labuan and cross by boat to the mainland. Then from Beaufort take a bus through the Keningau to Ranau which is just south on…
Re: Mt Trusmadi and Mt Tambuyukon Sabah Borneo

by bretlim 21 July 2011

HI Nikkiboy, You can arrange for transportation from Ranau to Tambunan. Registration will be done at the Office there. As for the Climb,…
RE: Mt Kinabalu Climb 22 June 2011

by fl 20 June 2011

To get to the park best bet is to go to taxi station and get a share taxi to Ranau and jump out at the park. A little cheaper is the express…
RE: 26 Day Itineray ! Help !

by ngajat 04 June 2011

For your 'off the beaten track' in Sabah, I would suggest that you email lupamasaborneo@gmail.com they do have an eco camp here at Ranau…
RE: Getting form Miri to Sandakan or vice versa (not via KK)

by RedApe 28 March 2011

The only way to skip KK overland from Sandakan would be to get out in Ranau and take a bus via the Crocker Range to Tenom, then to Beaufort,…
RE: Sabah Buses

by bitingbums 17 January 2011

I've traveled on many buses in Sabah as a single gal. I don't think you should have any troubles. Just politely ignore any unwanted…
RE: Mt Kinabalu - possibilities to explore the summit plateau and other peaks?

by arhytazha 27 December 2010

Great choice of climbing the highest Mountain in South East Asia:). You can only climb to the low peak as the high peak is not accessible…
Re: Mt Kinabalu Trip Report - reposted by popular demand ;)

by recursive 22 December 2010

You can get to the park from Kota Kinabalu for about 18 MYR if you go to the shared taxi station and get in one of the taxis going to…
RE: Kota Kinabalu -> Mount Kinabalu

by arowberry 06 December 2010

Taken from http://wikitravel.org/en/Mount_Kinabalu "An alternative is to take a long-distance shared taxi at Taxi station near Jalan…
RE: Sabah (Malaysian Borneo) 2 weeks

by myrose2 24 August 2010

HI.. I guess if 2 weeks you can reallly enjoy your time in Sabah ( malaysian borneo). The Mount Kinabalu climb will probably take u 3…
RE: Gunung Mulu Nat park

by RedApe 10 August 2010

I found your itinerary a bit wacky "11th, 12th of Aug I climb Mt KK on the 12th I was hoping to come down Mt KK, go to Poring and back…
Accomodation at Poring Springs

by emmonk 10 July 2010

We are planning a trip to Borneo in October. Towards the end of our stay we are climbing mt Kinabalu. We were planning to then spend 2…
RE: Climbing Kinabalu

by lonka5 29 June 2010

Hi Dom, No need to take organized trips. Just take a bus from Kota Kinabalu to the Park entrance, where you could stay overnight or you…