Sabah Agriculture Park

• Sabah Agriculture Park is located in the District of Tenom
• This 1,500 acres Park boast an amazing collection of native and introduce plants
• 15 km. from Tenom town

Garama Wetland

Another unique eco-tourism destination for you to explore in Sabah.

Take a leisurely boat cruise along the Garama River to look out for the curious-looking Proboscis Monkey with its over-sized nose and pot belly. They usually hang out in small groups that consist of a dominant male and four or five females. Feeding on leaves and seeds, they go from tree to tree and are best sighted during the day or late afternoons. These animals are only found on the island of Borneo.

This tranquil setting of mangroves, palms, scrubs and secondary forests also attracts other wildlife like Macaques, the rare silver Leaf monkey, flying foxes, birds and water buffalos.

The cruise lasts for 1 ½ hours and ends as the sun sets and daylight fades into dusk.

There are a few riverside refreshment places along the Garama River serving up local dishes and refreshing drinks.

Klias River

Located on the Klias Peninsula is the Klias Wetland, a Mangrove Forest Reserve. Enjoy a natural light show when hundreds of fireflies put on a glowing performance for your benefit. 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 also fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah.

Maga Waterfall of Long Pasia

Ulu Padas, a hidden natural paradise tucked away in the southwestern part of Sabah, is famous as one of the richest plant diversity sites in Borneo. Most visitors go to Ulu Padas to visit the Lundayeh villages of Long Pasia and Long Mio. The surrounding areas hold natural and historical treasures aplenty, including the beautiful Maga waterfall.

The journey to the Maga waterfall is a six-hour trek from the village of Long Pasia. As you trek along the Pasia River, you will encounter abundant wild flora, namely exotic mushrooms, huge agathis trees and a colourful selection of orchids. You will know the Maga waterfall is just around the corner when you hear the roar of falling water ahead. The waterfall stretches over several hundred metres with both flat and steep sections. On one of the flatter parts, there are marks resembling footprints. The locals believe that these are footprints of Upai Semaring. the Lundayeh people's famous ancestor. Not far from the Maga campsite, slip into one of the natural pools for a refreshing bath.

A five-minute walk from the campsite is a flower garden with wild orchids of various shapes and sizes. Watch your step as some orchids are so tiny that you may overlook them. The best time to see these flowers in bloom is April and May.

Visitors can stay a night or two at this nature wonderland, finding shelter in the comfortable huts built by the local villagers. Be sure to bring warm clothing as temperatures drop below 18 degrees celsius when night falls.