10 TOP Things to Do in Sabah (2026 Activity Guide)

Kota Kinabalu which includes a high rise building, city views and general coastal views

Kota Kinabalu which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Kota Kinabalu featuring a garden and tropical scenes

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and tropical scenes

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Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

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Private Full Day Sandakan Tour & Orangutan Sanctuary with Lunch

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What to do in Sabah

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Mount Kinabalu National Park

Tackle the two-day climb to Borneo’s highest peak or enjoy the lower rainforest trails in this park, home to some of the world’s rarest plants.

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Imago Shopping Mall

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Watch as a community of orphaned orangutans play in the trees above you at this sanctuary.

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Mt Kinabalu

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt Kinabalu during your travels in Kota Belud. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Enjoy hi-tea with a spectacular sunset view. This place is usually crowded on weekends and it’s first come first serve especially for the outer deck seats overlooking the sea.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

View of the entrance to the Mount Kinabalu National Park, Sabah Borneo, Malaysia

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Kundasang. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

You don't have to be in New Zealand to enjoy this kind of breathtaking view, just come to Kundasang!

Here you'll find pleasure seeing cows munching on the beautiful green pastures, with the majestic Mount Kinabalu overlooking on a non-gloomy day.

Did you know that this farm is producing about 900,00 litres of milk per year?

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Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

You can take time to visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm during your travels to Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowering plants in the family Rafflesiaceae. The species have enormous flowers, the buds rising from the ground or directly from the lower stems of their host plants

Poring Hot Spring

You can take time to visit Poring Hot Spring during your travels to Ranau. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Kota Kinabalu Waterfront featuring outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.

Areas of Sabah

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(7 area reviews)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Tanjung Aru

5/5(1 area review)

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

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Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Aerial drone image of beautiful rural town of Menggatal Town, Sabah, Malaysia

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.