Where is Gaya Island?
Gaya Island Resort is situated off the coast of Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, Malaysia. Located in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a marine conservation area, the resort rests on the largest of five islands; Pulau Gaya. The area is characterized by its clear waters, rich coral beds, rainforests and white powdery beaches.
How do I get to Gaya Island?
From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, travellers may make their way to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal with car that takes about 2 hours. Then followed by 20 minutes ferry transfer to Gaya Island.
How big is Gaya?
3,700 acres
Gaya Island derived its name from the Bajau word “Gayo” which means big and occupies an area of 15 km² (3,700 acres) with an elevation of up to 300 metres. Several ridges rise more than 600 feet (180 m), peaking at 1,000 feet (300 m), along the backbone of Gaya Island.
Who owns Gaya Island?
Sabah Parks
Measuring 1,483 hectares, the island was gazetted as Sabah’s second National Park in 1974. The island is largely owned and managed by Sabah Parks and has a rare intact primary forest classified under the protected Coastal Dipterocarp Forest with diverse flora and fauna.
Is Kota Kinabalu safe?
Safety in Sabah is not a huge concern, though one should practice caution when traveling by not flaunting valuables. Sabahans, and Malaysians in general, are a peace-loving and friendly people. It is rare to hear of any violent crime committed within KK, especially not against tourists.
How do you get from Gaya Island to Kota Kinabalu?
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Gaya Island Resort without a car is to ferry which takes 44 min and costs RM 31. How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Gaya Island Resort? The ferry from Kota Kinabalu to Pulau Gaya takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.
What language do they speak in Kota Kinabalu?
The main dialect spoken by Kota Kinabalu’s Chinese community is Hakka, but Mandarin and Cantonese are also widely understood and spoken.
Can you see orangutans in Kota Kinabalu?
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, Sabah While the primates aren’t in their natural habitat, the wildlife park is within 30 minutes of Sabah’s capital Kota Kinabalu. Visitors who have limited time in Malaysian Borneo will be able to see orangutans without travelling deep into the jungle.
Do they speak English in Sarawak?
I daresay that the standard of written and spoken English in Sarawak is generally better than other parts of Malaysia. The English used by Sarawakians is mostly of the British variety, though American English is creeping into daily use, largely thanks to the advancing influence of the entertainment industry.
Where in Malaysia do orangutans live?
They are mainly found in Kalimantan in Indonesia and Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia. Bornean orangutans are divided into three subspecies: northwest Bornean, northeast Bornean, and central Bornean. The northwest Bornean orangutans are the most threatened subspecies, with a population of approximately 1,500 individuals.
Which part of Borneo is the best?
The 10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Borneo
- Head deep in the rainforest at Danum Valley, Sabah.
- The pride of Borneo: Mount Kinabalu, Sabah.
- Borneo’ Survivor Island: Pulau Tiga, Sabah.
- A sandy retreat to Sipadan Island, Sabah.
- The most beautiful place in Borneo: Bohey Dulang, Sabah.