Mount Kinabalu

Climb Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia is the highest peak in South East Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage site designated in 2000 for it’s biological significance.

The Peak, Mount Kinabalu

Climbing Mount Kinabalu is one of the main attractions for visitors to Sabah, Borneo – alongside scuba diving and wildlife. The peak of Mount Kinabalu can be reached in 2 days of trekking through 5 different vegetational zones with stunning views over the Crocker Range and unique flora and fauna. Making climbing Mount Kinabalu an unforgettable adventure during a holiday to Sabah, Borneo.

Your first day climbing Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo will take you through the lower levels from the Timophon gate up to a lodge where you will stay the night. The next morning you get up very early to reach the peak to see the dawn views and then back down to return to your hotel late afternoon.

Mount Kinabalu in the Distance

The views you will enjoy while making the climb to the peak will be at times majestic and magical – especially as some clouds descend and shroud the mountain in mystery.

Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo also has a special place in the local folklore of Sabah, Malaysia – the local people here in Sabah, Borneo believe the souls of their ancestors have gone up the mountain and it holds a special reverence.

Make this a trip to remember next time you visit Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

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