Pulau Tiga National Park
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Administered by: : Sabah Parks
Location : Kuala Penyu, Pulau Tiga Malaysia
Pulau Tiga National Park, Sabah Overview
Pulau Tiga National Park consists of a group of coral reef-ed islands situated in Sabah, Malaysia, surrounded by the magnificent South China Sea, opposite the swamps of the Klias Peninsula. The park has three main islands, as the name suggests. These islands were formed by eruptions of mud volcanoes, namely the Tiga Islands, Kalampunian Damit and Kalampunian Besar. The region had peaked its fame when the reality show ‘Survivor’ featured it in their documentary, naming it popularly as Survivor Island.
The desert island national park covers an area of 158 kilometres square whilst being surrounded by Kota Kinabalu and Labuan. Tropical Pulau Tiga is a refreshing and isolated family or romantic weekend getaway destination from the mundane life with its mesmerizing beaches of white sand, crystal waters and bubbling mud pools.
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Is pre-booking required? How to book without the resort?
You can book your trip online a few days prior to the visit to enhance your staycation experience. You can also book it from the Park Headquarters. The range of expenses is usually around MYR 200-300 per person.
The Islands
1. Tiga Island has a lot of dense tropical vegetation in the area. The volcanic steam of methane and bubbling mud volcanoes can still be seen and experienced in quite a number of places here. Get yourself a little spa amidst nature as you dip your feet into the warm and soothing mud pools.
2. Kalampunian Besar has some soft white sand beaches and crystal clear water along with wreathes of sandbar action all across the island that have been eroded spectacularly by the waves. Scuba diving and snorkeling are some of the more popular activities that happen here.
3. Kalampunian Damit is a smaller island , a little larger than a humongous rock . The island is popularly known as the Snake Island because of the poisonous slippery inhabitants that raid the region . This is also a mating location for the scaled reptiles that you have to be really careful around.
2. Kalampunian Besar has some soft white sand beaches and crystal clear water along with wreathes of sandbar action all across the island that have been eroded spectacularly by the waves. Scuba diving and snorkeling are some of the more popular activities that happen here.
3. Kalampunian Damit is a smaller island , a little larger than a humongous rock . The island is popularly known as the Snake Island because of the poisonous slippery inhabitants that raid the region . This is also a mating location for the scaled reptiles that you have to be really careful around.
History
In the year of 1897 , a volcanic eruption The park was established in 1978 , even though the place was declared a forest reserve way back in 1933. The park was named after the biggest island in the reserve , Pulau Tiga.
Flora and fauna
Pulau Tiga is well known for hosting ground dwelling megapodes – who bury their eggs in the sandy beaches . On your visit ,you are going to come across various breeds of snakes and other reptiles like the monitor lizards. You can spot quite the number of eagles , pied hornbills, long tailed macaques and monkeys among other wild creatures. There is also a diverse marine life including sharks and barracudas , present in the greenish –blue sea beaches of the islands , that you can spot while swimming or strolling down the sands.
There is also an abundance of vegetation present in Pulau Tiga .
There is also an abundance of vegetation present in Pulau Tiga .
Where to Stay and eat (options inside the park)?
PULAU TIGA RESORT :
There are two beautiful resorts on the island – the Borneo Eagle Resort and the Pulau Tiga Resort . These resorts look over the sea and provide for the ultimate place to relax on the island beaches. Explore the natural haven in the day and have a soothing place to come back to after a strenuous day of hiking , swimming and snorkeling . The rooms are of two types- standard and superior. Meals and tours are included in the agency packages .
There are two beautiful resorts on the island – the Borneo Eagle Resort and the Pulau Tiga Resort . These resorts look over the sea and provide for the ultimate place to relax on the island beaches. Explore the natural haven in the day and have a soothing place to come back to after a strenuous day of hiking , swimming and snorkeling . The rooms are of two types- standard and superior. Meals and tours are included in the agency packages .
Activities to look forward to on the island
- Diving and Snorkeling are some of the most sought out tourist activities here when the tide is set and the water is soothing .The dive centre in the island provides a course for beginners and intermediate learners , so that everyone can experience this . Gather up your gears that are usually provided by the agencies , for an enthralling experience here at the world renowned Pulau Tiga National Forest . Scuba-diving lovers are also welcome to dive in the seas .
- Spot the 7 kilometre colourful coral reefs along the beaches. There is also a mangrove lagoon and two pole-like trees called the giant ‘ranggu’ that you must see on your visit.
- There are various bubbling mud pools, scurries and mud volcanic caves that you can go to in Pulau Tiga . The mud volcanoes are a must visit. Drench and dip in the bubbles and scurries , making it one of the finest memorable moments of the trip.
How to Reach
- The island is located 5km southwest bound to Kota Kinabalu . Chart a speedboat from the Jesselton Point to reach the destination. The to and fro day trip takes a total of around 11-12 hours, when travelling independently.
- From the west coast of Sabah , Kuala Penyu – the 4WD drive takes about 2 hours to reach the Pulau Tiha jetty . The ferry transfer is around 30 -45 minutes as the island is 16 km farther from the jetty .
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