Weston Wetland (Beaufort)

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 comments (0)

Weston Town

One of Sabah's hidden treasures, Weston Wetland is a fantastic getaway for the nature-lover. Make your way to the small town of Weston. Your boat ride to the Weston Wetland Retreat begins from the 100-year old jetty by the village.

The lodge is an establishment built in the heart of Weston's swamp area, offering plenty to see and do. Lodging is basic and dormitory-style; a wooden ‘longhouse' with common bathrooms. Go on a river cruise in search of the elusive Proboscis Monkey, cheeky macaques and flying fox. Along the way, learn crab-catching the traditional way.

A hike along the nature trail will lead you to many exotic pitcher plants growing wild. In the evening, enjoy a home-cooked meal at the Kingfisher Lounge, built on stilts and offering a panoramic view of the wetlands. When the lights go off, it's show time! Hundreds of fireflies light up the trees, illuminating the stillness of the night. Another must-do activity? Star-gazing.

The brilliant night sky dazzling with stars will be a sight not soon forgotten right here at the Weston Wetland.

  • Weston is about 2 hours drive south from Kota Kinabalu. The journey takes you through other seldom-ventured towns, such as the rice bowl of Papar and the cozy Beaufort.
  • The town centre consists of mosque, a school and a row of shops.
  • There is a 100 year old jetty near by the village which used to be a large ships used to dock here buck in Weston's heyday when the town was a hub of merchant activity.

Getting There
Weston is a two-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu and only 20 minutes from the district of Beaufort. Transportation arrangements can be made with the operator of Weston Wetland Retreat, Borneo Eco Stay

Rates
Please contact Borneo Eco Stay for rates

Contact
Mr. Tay Wee Let
Telephone: +6088-239476 / 019 821 8038
E-mail: tayweelet@westonwetland.com
Website: http://www.westonwetland.com

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Klias Peninsula (Beaufort)

Saturday, April 3, 2010 comments (0)


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.

  • 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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