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"I've
never seen so many fire flies, it's like a street of brightly
lit Christmas trees!" is the usual remark by visitors when they
discover
this new destination in Sabah. Located about 120 km from Kota
Kinabalu on the Klias Peninsula are the Klias Wetlands, a Mangrove
Forest Reserve rich with river wildlife and birds. Among
the wildlife that can be spotted on a mangrove cruise on the Klias River are proboscis
monkeys, long tail macaques, with some luck silver langurs and of
course an amazing variety
of birds.
A trip to
the Klias Wetlands is usually a day trip which normally starts in the
afternoon at around 3.00 pm and departs from the Kota Klias Jetty. Light refreshments are served before
the tour starts, and a local, kampung-style dinner will be served upon arrival back
at the jetty. It
is highly recommended to engage a tour operator for this tour. The
operator will provide you with an experienced
wildlife tour guide who can give you detailed descriptions of the
unique nature and
wildlife you see and thus make your tour much more interesting.
The Klias
Wetlands have become popular amongst visitors who do not have enough time to go to the
east coast and experience Sabah's wildlife in Sukau. Klias is much nearer and does not require a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. However, the proboscis
monkeys in Klias are still "wild" and they are not so much used to
see visitors
like their cousins in Sukau. The Klias Wetlands should not be treated as an alternative
to the east coast, with its fantastic wild life destinations. Klias has its own unique
features which must be explored and enjoyed on their own!
Visiting
the Klias Wetlands is a must if you plan to visit Pulau Tiga, the
"Survivor Series" island, or if you plan to drive to
Menumbok to catch a
ferry for Labuan. Other areas that you should visit
along with this destination are the town of Beaufort and its market rich
in local tropical fruits and the Padas River White Water Rafting
Adventure.
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