Day 4 Sabah Road Trip Ranau Sandakan
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Last edit: 11-04-2021
Route Summary
Based on the routes of “Rider Chris” from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, this 11-day Motorcycle Tour in Sabah Borneo is a passionate motorcyclist and loves to share his travel adventures with the community through his website and social media.This route was created with his permission.
Seen as one of the most beautiful provinces in Malaysia, Sabah is known for its scenic landscape with spectacular mountains, beautiful beaches, surreal sunsets, rich culture, friendliest people, winding roads, tall waterfalls, national parks and much more!
The roads in Malaysia are generally in good condition, but beware; there are also parts where the asphalt is poor and there can be potholes in the road surface. This can be dangerous, so caution is advised. During the rainy season (September-December) the roads can be slippery. Traffic in Malaysia drives on the left side of the road.
You can rent a motorcycle in Malaysia, but these are usually lighter models and often scooters. You can spend the night in hotels, B & Bs or campsites, which can easily be booked via the website in the review or via booking.com.
I rate this route with 5 ***** stars because of the beautiful roads, the beautiful nature, sights and activities that you can undertake.
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Duration
11h 17m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
236.55 km
Countries
Mount Kinabalu
RouteXpert Review
Day 4 we drive from Ranau to Sandakan, along the way there are a number of options to stop short but also a little longer. At RP2, TomTom has trouble following the route properly, but you can make two nice stops here.The first road on the left takes you to the Sabah Tea Gardens (RP3). This is a sprawling tea plantation surrounded by pristine rainforests with cool mountain air from Mount Kinabalu. Here you can really enjoy peace and beautiful nature. You can also stay here a little longer or use this location as an overnight stay after day 3. They offer three different types of accommodation, namely:
• Sabah Tea Longhouses
• Sabah Tea Cottages
• Camp site
The second road on the left takes you to Tagal Luanti (Fish spa), here you can get a fish massage. The fish eat the dead skin cells and these treatments seem to have a curative effect on skin diseases such as psoriasis.
At RP6 you can turn right if you want to visit the Tawai Rainforest Camp. Here you can immerse yourself in seven chlorine-free and natural rock pools. These pools are constantly replenished with a cold running crystal clear water.
A visit to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center is a must because of the good work done here for animals.
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center (RP10) was established in 1964 to rehabilitate orangutans. The site is 43 square kilometers of protected land on the edge of the Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve. Today, about 60 to 80 orangutans live freely on the reserve.
The facility provides medical care for orphaned and confiscated orangutans and dozens of other animal species. Some of the other animals treated at the center include; sun bears, gibbons and elephants.
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center (RP11) is a shelter and rehabilitation center for sun bears.
Malayan sun bears are the smallest bears in the world and are found only in Southeast Asia. These bears continue to be threatened by forest encroachment, illegal hunting of bear parts and poaching to acquire young cubs for the pet trade. The results of these threats have led to young sun bears living in captivity in Sabah in unnatural conditions, with no access to outdoor areas.
There are currently 43 rescued ex-captive sun bears residing in the BSBCC. The facility includes large forest enclosures to provide a natural environment adapted to the sun bears' needs and wellbeing and to facilitate their recovery back into the wild.
The next stop is Sandakan Crocodile Farm (RP14), the largest in Malaysia with over 3000 captive reptiles. The original crocodiles come from the wild crocodiles found along the Kinabatangan River. The reptiles are mainly bred and bred to make bags, shoes, belts, purses and much more from their skins.
Besides the chance to get a close-up view of these large and scary looking creatures, the farm has other attractions.
We continue to the Sandakan Memorial Park (RP15) where the lives of thousands of Allied POWs who died in Borneo at the hands of their Japanese captors are commemorated.
After the rapid conquest of Southeast Asia by Japan in late 1941 and early 1942, many Allied soldiers became prisoners of war. About 2,000 Australian and 770 British POWs were housed in the Sandakan POW camp where the memorial park now stands.
In January 1945, the first of three infamous 'Death Marches' took place when prisoners were forced 160 miles to Ranau, departing from this location. By the end of the war, only 6 prisoners were left alive, and only because they escaped.
This park was created by the Australian Government, along with the Government of Sabah, as a memorial to those who suffered and died here. After this stop it is a 20 minute drive to our end point in Sandakan.
RP3 Sabah Tea Gardens
RP15 Sandakan Memorial Park
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