Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Great place to visit islands and these islands just located near to town. Great way to feel the breeze and nature scene. Recommended.

Went to two islands: Sapi and Manukan. Sapi is small and there wasn’t a lot of fishes. Manukan has more fishes for snorkellers. The boat wouldn’t allow us to take the life jackets so we had to rent at the island for 10 MYR each.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park consists of 5 islands, Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi, each with their individual speciality. We visited Manukan, the second largest and most developed one with resorts and restaurants. It has area for snorkeling even though not as nice as Sapi and Mamutik but the sea water is still crystal clear. There is monitor lizard wandering around the island looking for leftover food, they wont attack human unless they are provoked.

THE DRAGONS OF PULAU SAPI

The Dragons, or Monitor Lizards, will be the most interesting animals you would have encountered at Pulau Sapi. This island chain is part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.

These reptiles look vicious, but I assure you they are harmless. They will come close to visitors asking for leftover foods. In the wild, these creatures are carnivorous and eat only carrions or other animals.

But here on this island, they will eat sandwiches, barbecued chicken wings, noodles, and hot dogs! They love hot dogs. They will come close to you, the visitor, and wait for your generosity to share them some food! 🤗🤗🤗

On many occasions, tourists to this island don’t understand them. So they try to chase the lizards away, sometimes causing unnecessary harm or stress to these creatures. It is so unfortunate that they are misunderstood. 😥😥😥

These Monitor Lizards look like a miniature Komodo Dragon, but unlike their giant cousin, Monitor Lizards do not have venom. They will avoid hurting people unless cornered or injured. If irritated, they gave out a hissing sound like a frightened house cat.🤣🤣🤣 As a final warning, they will slash your leg with their tail.

It takes about 20 minutes boat ride from Jesselton Point, Kota Kinabalu, to reach Pulau Sapi. It has a beautiful white beach and a clear underwater spot and is suitable for swimming and diving. It also has quite a dense forest for a jungle walk.❤❤❤

Beautiful islands with tropical fishes swimming close to shore, just beware of sea urchins on the sea bed while swimming and sand flies biting when hanging out on the beaches, use insect repellent. You may see monitor lizard walking around , just be aware of them roaming around on the islands

Superb well maintained natural park with clean white sand beaches, lush forrest and excellent coral and crystal clear waters for snorkelling and scuba diving. Visited in January 2004 on a scuba diving trip with Boreno Divers

17 NOV 2014/Monday/Throwback

During our trip, we didn’t have to wake up early since it's not peak seasons. We have to stay in a certain island for a limited time so we could have time to explore the nearest island. There are plenty things to do for each places but we can’t do it all. Maybe if you stay overnight then yes. The place was clean and no garbage, they had a designated place where you can put your trash (of course if there's a lot of stupid people then obviously garbage-strewn.) All I want to say, this place is the best.

A tranquil sea beach area where you want to escape the busy town life. Those who are interested in snorkelling, diving and swimming, this is the right choice. Shoal of fish can be seen and swum under the crystal clear sea water.

Just Amazing. Very beautiful and clean island. Perfect for swimming. Crystal clera blue water.

Interesting location. The clarity of the sea water. The cleanliness of nature is maintained.

Clean and filled with natural beauty.

Nice beach and water but crowded.

Great island for snorkelling or just relaxing on beach

Lovely islands with exotic fishes swimming near shore, simply be careful with ocean imps on the ocean bed while swimming and sand flies gnawing while hanging out on the sea shores, use bug repellent. You might see screen reptile strolling around , simply know about them meandering around on the islands

A beautiful place for family, relatives, and friends sessions. When you get here many water-based activities

One of my favourite diving spot in Sabah. Crystal clear water for snorkeling. Habitat is beautiful. If you are lucky, you can see turtles too.

Best vacation ever with my friends hopefully come again next year..!!

Very beautiful beach and abundant creatures

Good to diving at manukan 🤩 🤗 island...
Will come back again

1. It's a group of islands including Manukan
2. It can be reached by boats from Jesselten Ferry Point of Kota Kinabalu
3. There are four major islands - Manukan, Mamutik, Gaya and Sapi which are mostly visited by travelers
4. You may do many water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, sea walk, parasail, Jet Skiing, banana ride, kayaking, Stand Up Paddle boating etc. in this group of islands
5. There is a entry fee and make sure to keep the ticket as it will be checked in every island you visit on that day
6. Very nice clean water with corals
7. You have stay options in multiple islands