Located on the Klias Peninsula is the Klias Wetland, a Mangrove Forest Reserve. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkey gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the orang utan, the Klias Wetland with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah.
These tree-dwelling animals normally hunt for food in the evenings so many boat cruises depart the Kota Klias jetty at around 3.00pm.Other riverside residents that may be spotted are macaques, crocodiles, moniter lizards, tree snakes and birds such as the eagle.
Back on the jetty, enjoy a natural light show when hundreds of fireflies put on a glowing performance for your benefit.
These tree-dwelling animals normally hunt for food in the evenings so many boat cruises depart the Kota Klias jetty at around 3.00pm.Other riverside residents that may be spotted are macaques, crocodiles, moniter lizards, tree snakes and birds such as the eagle.
Back on the jetty, enjoy a natural light show when hundreds of fireflies put on a glowing performance for your benefit.
- 2 hours drive via the coastal highway Kota Kinabalu / Beaufort, towards the southwest of Sabah.
- There are 3 take-off points which consist of Garama, Klias and Bintuka.
- Hop in the boat to cruise in comfort through the tranquil serenity of mangroves, nipah palms, scrubs and secondary vegetation.
- Enjoy the serene setting and nature's river trail, while searching for the Proboscis Monkey and others inhabitants of the wetlands.
Getting There
Located 110km south of Kota Kinabalu, Klias is about a 2 hour drive from Kota Kinabalu City. You may want to arrange your visit with a local tour operator.
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