Mantanani Island Day Trip
Visit Mantanani Island for a day trip
Discover the beautiful marine life and dugong and go diving in Mantanani Island, Sabah
The Mantanani Islands are made up of three islands – Mantanani Besar, Mantanani Kecil and Linggisan. Mantanani Besar is the one with the most inhabited population. The big island is fish shaped, with the " tail". The other 2 smaller islands are not inhabited.
The demure island of Mantanani lies off the beaten tracks of other mainstream tourism destinations. The journey to the island begins with a two-hour drive to Kampung Kuala Abai jetty in Kota Belud, followed by another hour of riding on a speedboat.
Tourists will go visit Mantanani Island because of its clear blue sea, white sandy beaches and the sightings of dugong at the waters there. Some people say they have even seen dolphins there.
There are many things that you can do there, ie snorkeling, banana boat, jet ski, volleyball, frisbee, kayaking, and so much more.
Its more than an hour speedboat trip from Kuala Abai jetty. Sometimes the sea water can be choppy on the way to the island. The villagers living in the island are mostly fishermen but some now also work at the tourism and hospitality industry.
Do go check out Manatanani Island if Manukan Island and Sapi Island are too close for comfort in Kota Kinabalu.
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