Unsure of where is your next trip? Then you can check out these best reasons to visit this island in Sabah. Maybe you have heard about there is an island called Pulau Mantanani Kota Belud before.
Pulau Mantanani is a group of three isolated islands located northwest of Kota Belud. If you are departing from Kota Kinabalu to this island, approximately will cost RM 270 and the journey takes about 2 hours.
This island is considered as the best island in Kota Kinabalu, and you can enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving or island hopping in this island.
Unpolluted Crystal Clear Waters
Unpolluted of marine life and crystal clear blue water in Pulau Mantanani will attract a large tourist base every year. You can see the fishes inside the seawater, and there are countless species of fish.
During morning and afternoon, you can enjoy the warm and clear waters of the island that will rejuvenate and restore your energy. You can stay at an island resort in Mantanani to get a sea view room to enjoy the spectacular view from daytime to the night. Book now!
Soft White Sand Beaches
You can walk along the beach during the evening to enjoy the spectacular sunset view. The island was peaceful, with less than a hundred people. What could be better to pass a sunshiny afternoon than playing volleyball on the soft white sand beach? Make reservation now!
Besides that, you can walk around the sea beached without your shoes at night and enjoy the cool breezes and serene environment.
Enjoy The Beauty Of Nature
One of the biggest reason to visit Pulau Mantanani Kota Belud is to experience the vast diversity landscapes and environments. Besides that, you can experience this ecological wonderland by Kawa kawa river cruise. The river cruise can let you relax over a buffet dinner while observing fireflies.
The Mantanani island package will offer you different tour guide packages, and it depends on your preferences. You can take a boat ride and experience Mangrove ecology. With this river cruise journey, you can spot proboscis monkey, common kingfisher, long-tail macaques, and monitor lizard.
Moreover, you can spot some rare species of birds through bird watching in Mantanani island. Click here to find out more interesting facts about Mantanani island!
Best Diving And Snorkelling Spots
You don’t have to worry about how to swim if you are not a good swimmer. The life jacket provided by Mantanani resort is safe enough, and they will hire a few instructors to follow you for a snorkelling adventure.
Normally the snorkelling activity will spend your 1 hour approximately to enjoy a swim in this crystal clear water. The purpose of diving and snorkelling is to see countless species of fish and other sea life, such as beautiful coral as you float on the seawater.
Fishing Activity And Fish Village Visit
You can book a fishing trip with a tour operator with Mantanani island package. You do not need to worry about you didn’t prepare anything because they will provide everything from fish bait to fishing rod. After you catch enough fishes, you can barbecue or steam the fishes as your dinner. Of course, please enjoy your seafood dinner with ‘Sabahan style sauce’ made of small chilli, lime juice, raw garlic and soy sauce.
You can see what life is like for residents in the fishing village in Mantanani Island.
One Of The Best Things To Do In Kk
Visiting Mantanani island is a great time to spend on family and friends. The sun also seems a lot prettier in Mantanani, and you can take more “instagramable” photos on this island.
If you come to Sabah, visiting this island is one of the best things to do in KK which is Kota Kinabalu. After you have a quick scroll to these six reasons, you will know that this island is considered as the best island in Kota Kinabalu.