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Sabah.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[346,347,348,349,350,351,352,353,354,355,356],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-3.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-4.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-5.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-6.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-7.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-8.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-9.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-10.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-11.jpg",[358],{"type":359,"tabTitle":360,"tabContent":361,"icon":362,"diveType":363,"diveLevel":364,"divingSeason":365,"depth":366,"visibility":367,"temperature":368,"speciesCalendar":207},"tab","Derawan Islands diving, Indonesia","\u003Cp>The Derawan Islands have something to offer every diver - from ‘muck’ and critters, to mantas, turtles and sharks. The islands' mix of different habitats combined with the currents that flow between the Java and Celebes Seas, have produced the perfect conditions for an extraordinary number of species - and some exhilarating diving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Derawan diving\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The shallow reefs around Derawan and closer to the mainland might have lower visibility, but they offer divers plenty of sought after critters. Seahorses, flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus and ghost pipefish are all often found on Derawan’s dive sites. Also nearby are whale \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fthe-whale-sharks-of-kalimantan\">sharks that gather around fishing platforms known as bagans\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Sangalaki diving\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Further away from the mainland, the visibility improves and the diving switches to bigger animals! Sangalaki’s diving highlights include \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fbest-places-to-dive-with-manta-rays-in-asia\">well-known manta ray congregations\u003C\u002Fa> but the island is also a great place to go diving with friendly broadclub cuttlefish. Visitors to Sangalaki will also love diving the beautiful reefs and wonderful macro life, or encountering the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fbest-places-to-dive-and-swim-with-turtles-in-asia\">many turtles which nest on the island\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Kakaban diving\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Kakaban’s diving features sharp drop-offs and strong currents. Several dive sites are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fbest-places-to-dive-with-sharks-in-asia\">well known for shark sightings\u003C\u002Fa>, especially of leopard sharks, grey reef sharks and the occasional hammerhead. Diving among Kakaban’s sea fans is also a great opportunity to search for pygmy seahorses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interior of Kakaban hides something a little different. Visitors will find an isolated, brackish lake filled with stingless jellyfish, unusual gobies and even sea snakes. Divers can carry their tanks through the jungle, or simply grab snorkels and masks, and spend an hour or two drifting through clouds of jellyfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Maratua diving\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Maratua’s diving is dominated by currents and big schools of fish. At the mouth of the eastern channel divers will find one of the largest schools of barracuda they ever likely to see! Diving around Maratua Island is ideal if you are into shark spotting, and eagle rays and bumphead parrotfish can also often be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIcons\u002Fdiving.svg","Reefs, drift diving, muck diving","Beginner upwards","All year","5 - 40m+","10 - 30m+","26 - 29C",[370,374,377,380],{"type":371,"tabTitle":372,"tabContent":373},"richtext","About Derawan, Sangalaki and Maratua","\u003Cp>The Derawan Archipelago lies off the coast of Berau Regency in East Kalimantan. The 30 plus islands and reefs all lie in the shallow waters of the continental shelf, from the coastal waters around Derawan and east to the atoll of Maratua which sits on the edge of the deep Celebes Sea basin. The main islands for diving are Derawan, Sangalaki, Semama, Kakaban - with its jellyfish lake - and Maratua. Most of them are home to small villages which rely on fishing and harvesting what they can from the seas to provide a living. These islands offer a wonderful mix of habitats, from mangroves and fringing reefs to steep walls and atolls, providing the ideal conditions for an extraordinary number of species - and diving experiences.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":371,"tabTitle":375,"tabContent":376},"Getting to the Derawan Islands","\u003Cp>The incredible diving of Derawan, Sangalaki and Maratua takes a bit of effort to experience and guests should plan for an overnight stay en route. Most guests will arrive via Balikpapan - Kalimantan’s major flight hub - from where several resorts on Maratua offer charter flights. Otherwise it is another flight to Berau, then road transfer and a boat out to the islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guests can also travel to the islands from Malaysia. Flights from Tawau in Sabah to the north land at Tarakan, where you can catch a transfer boat to Derawan. If you are feeling adventurous, you can also get the ferry from Tawau to Nunukan and onwards to Tarakan, although this can be a full day journey and will mean an overnight in Tarakan.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click here for more information on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fgetting-to-remote-destinations-in-indonesia#Derawan,_Sangalaki_and_Maratua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to get to Derawan, Sanglaki and Maratua\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":371,"tabTitle":378,"tabContent":379},"Where to stay","\u003Cp>In recent years, a number of homestays and dive resorts have sprung up throughout the islands, catering for backpackers travelling on a budget or those looking for a little luxury. There are now a variety of different options on Derawan itself and several dive centres and resorts on Maratua. Most of the resorts in the area offer diving at all of the best locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A number of liveaboards also run trips around the Derawan Islands - a great alternative for those that would prefer to stay onboard a boat rather than one of the islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":371,"tabTitle":381,"tabContent":382},"Derawan diving season and weather","\u003Cp>Being so close to the equator, the Derawan diving season is little affected by the monsoons. The islands do have a dry season, from March to October, and a wet season for the rest of the year. But diving in the Derawan Islands is incredible all year round - apart from in January, when stormy conditions mean the resorts on Maratua close down for maintenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visibility varies around the islands and gets better as you move farther away from the mainland. If you’re diving around Derawan and Samama you can expect somewhere between 10-15m visibility. Dive sites around Sanagalaki and Kakaban offer around 15-25m and at Maratua ranges between 15-30m+. The water temperature around the Derawan Islands hovers around 27-28c so guests can dive with a 3mm wetsuit or rash guard.\u003C\u002Fp>","Best conditions March to October.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive with manta rays, turtles and sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore Kakaban's unique jellyfish lake\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Snorkel with whale sharks at Derawan or Talisayan\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[386,389],{"type":387,"linkUrl":388},"specialOffersLink","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fspecial-offers",{"type":390,"bannerId":391,"banner":392},"downloadGuide","indonesia-guide",{"bannerId":391,"bannerTitle":393,"zohoLinkId":394,"bannerBodyText":395,"bannerCTAText":396,"bannerCTALink":397,"bannerBackground":398,"downloadGuideText":399,"downloadGuideUrl":400},"Free Indonesia dive destination guide","4308641000019163001","\u003Cp>Discover the secrets of Indonesia in this FREE 150+ page scuba dive destination guide. Read online or download today and let us inspire your next diving holiday.\u003C\u002Fp>","Read now","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Findonesia-dive-destination-guide","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FIndonesia-Destination-Guide\u002FGuide-Cover-Mockup-Indo.png","Free guide to diving in Indonesia","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Findonesia-dive-destination-guide",[402,429,448,487],{"type":160,"id":403,"url":404,"slug":405,"title":406,"code":407,"subtitle":408,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":409,"introduction":410,"banner":411,"cardPortrait":412,"status":171,"parent":413},"807","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fbali\u002Flembongan-nusa-penida","lembongan-nusa-penida","Lembongan and Nusa Penida","IND_LEM","Experience Nusa Lembongan’s exhilarating drift diving, visit Nusa Penida’s famous year-round manta ray diving sites or search for the incredible Mola mola","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Year-round manta ray diving at Nusa Penida’s Manta Point dive sites\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter Mola mola during the summer months on Nusa Lembongan\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore world-renowned scuba dive spots filled with prolific marine life\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive, surf, relax on the beach, or grab a bike and tour the islands\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","The islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, with their superb, current-swept diving, lie just a short boat ride from Bali, at the edge of the Lombok Strait. With their dramatic cliffs, beautiful beaches, and year-round manta dives, these islands attract a lot of visitors year- round. But it is during the summer months that the scuba diving is at its best, when the waters are icy cold and the Mola mola return to Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida - providing one of Indonesia’s ultimate dive experiences.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FBali\u002FLembongan-Nusa-Penida\u002FLembongan-Penida-Cliffs-Bali-Indonesia-min.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FBali\u002FLembongan-Nusa-Penida\u002FLembongan-Penida-Bali-Indonesia-Scuba-Diving-portrait.jpg",[414,428],{"type":174,"id":415,"url":416,"slug":417,"title":418,"code":419,"subtitle":420,"tagline":421,"overviewHighlight":422,"overviewText":423,"shortHighlight":424,"introduction":425,"banner":426,"cardPortrait":427,"status":171},"805","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fbali","bali","Bali","IND_BAL","Dive with manta rays and Mola mola, visit the Liberty wreck and explore one of Indonesia's most fascinating cultures","Encounter manta rays and mola mola, dive the Liberty wreck and explore some of Indonesia's most beautiful landscapes and fascinating cultures.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive the world famous Liberty Wreck at Tulamben\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter Mola Mola and manta rays around the rugged island of Nusa Penida\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for Rhinopias, mimic octopus and frogfish on Bali’s amazing ‘muck’ sites\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Take some time out and immerse yourself in Bali’s unique culture\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Combine a dive holiday with yoga or free diving classes in Amed\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>With a fascinating mix of culture, arts, beaches and waves, all set against a stunning backdrop of rice fields, temples and volcanoes, the beautiful island of Bali has something for everyone. Many visitors stay in the south to relax on the beaches, bask in the waves and sip cold beers and cocktails. But Bali is much more than just a beach lover’s heaven. The island’s unique culture and religion - known as Agama Hindu Dharma - gives the island a very different feel to the rest of Indonesia and visitors can learn about Balinese spiritual beliefs in the thousands of beautiful temples that dot the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bali also has some of Indonesia’s best and most accessible diving. The island’s underwater world is all about diversity - of dive locations and experiences. Located at the edge of a channel that funnels extraordinary volumes of water from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, the range of conditions and habitats around Bali support a huge diversity of species. There is something for everyone, including awesome macro critter hunting, shallow reefs, plunging walls, action-packed drifts, and of course, unrivalled wreck diving at Tulamben’s Liberty Wreck. From the fringing reefs of Menjangan, black sand ridges and patch reefs at Seraya and prolific ecosystems of Lombok and the Gili Islands, to the teeming reefs and currents of Nusa Penida and Lembongan - all are home to a fantastic diversity of marine life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dive in and explore the rich waters of the ‘Island of the Gods’, and see for yourself why Bali is truly an extraordinary destination both above and below the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive the world famous Liberty Wreck in Tulamben\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter Mola Mola and manta rays around the rugged island of Nusa Penida\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for Rhinopias, mimic octopus and frogfish on Bali’s amazing ‘muck’ sites\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Take some time out and immerse yourself in Bali’s unique culture\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Combine a dive holiday with yoga or free diving classes in Amed\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Bali’s vibrant mix of culture, arts, beaches and waves, all set against a stunning backdrop of verdant rice fields, temples and volcanoes, have long drawn visitors from around the world. However, Bali also has some of Indonesia’s best and most accessible diving. Dive in and explore the rich waters of the ‘Island of the Gods.’","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FBali\u002FBali-Indonesia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FBali\u002FBali-Indonesia-portrait.jpg",{"type":182,"id":183,"url":31,"slug":184,"title":30,"code":185,"subtitle":186,"tagline":187,"overviewHighlight":188,"overviewText":189,"shortHighlight":190,"introduction":191,"banner":192,"cardPortrait":193,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":430,"url":431,"slug":432,"title":433,"code":434,"subtitle":435,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":436,"introduction":437,"banner":438,"cardPortrait":439,"status":171,"parent":440},"4068","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fnusa-tenggara\u002Fkomodo","komodo","Komodo National Park","IND_KOM","Dive with manta rays in Komodo National Park, explore some of Indonesia’s richest reefs and trek in search of the infamous Komodo dragon","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Discover one of the world’s richest marine environments\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive or snorkel with groups of manta rays throughout the park\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Trek on Komodo or Rinca in search of the infamous Komodo dragon\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore two distinct diving regions in one UNESCO World Heritage Site\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Diving in Komodo National Park is the stuff of dreams for many divers. With over 260 coral species, and more than 1,000 species of fish, this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the richest marine environments on the planet! Cruise crystal-clear waters on a traditional Phinisi, dive thrilling drifts with large pelagics, and trek with the prehistoric Komodo dragons. It’s safe to say, Komodo National Park is one of Indonesia’s most extraordinary destinations and home to some truly exceptional experiences.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FNTT\u002FKomodo-Sangeang\u002FKomodo-Darat-Indonesia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FNTT\u002FKomodo-Sangeang\u002FKomodo-Darat-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",[441,447],{"type":174,"id":442,"url":443,"slug":444,"title":445,"code":446,"subtitle":27,"tagline":27,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":68,"cardPortrait":68,"status":180},"4066","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fnusa-tenggara","nusa-tenggara","Nusa Tenggara","IND_TEN",{"type":182,"id":183,"url":31,"slug":184,"title":30,"code":185,"subtitle":186,"tagline":187,"overviewHighlight":188,"overviewText":189,"shortHighlight":190,"introduction":191,"banner":192,"cardPortrait":193,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":449,"url":450,"slug":451,"title":452,"code":453,"subtitle":454,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":455,"introduction":456,"banner":457,"cardPortrait":458,"status":171,"parent":459},"550","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmalaysia\u002Fsabah\u002Fmabul-kapalai","mabul-kapalai","Mabul and Kapalai","MAL_MAB","The best 'muck' diving in Malaysia, and perfect for exploring Sipadan’s incredible diving","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Perfect for exploring Sipadan’s diving and amazing marine life\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive the local reefs with their diversity of reef fish and critters\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for frogfish, seahorses and flamboyant cuttlefish\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore artificial reefs with schooling fish and giant groupers\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Set amidst an intricate maze of coral reefs, and just 45 minutes from Sipadan, Mabul Island diving is amongst the best in Malaysia. Perfect for those keen to explore Sipadan’s incredible marine life, the islands also offer amazing ‘muck’ diving in their own right. And if you are looking for that perfect tropical diving package - sandy beaches, palm trees and unique villages - Mabul and Kapalai have all of that, and more!","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMalaysia\u002FSabah\u002FMabul-and-Kapalai\u002FMabul-general\u002FMabul-Kapalai-Scuba-Diving-Sabah-Malaysia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMalaysia\u002FSabah\u002FMabul-and-Kapalai\u002FMabul-general\u002FMabul-Kapalai-Scuba-Diving-Sabah-Malaysia-Portrait.jpg",[460,474],{"type":174,"id":461,"url":462,"slug":463,"title":464,"code":465,"subtitle":466,"tagline":467,"overviewHighlight":468,"overviewText":469,"shortHighlight":470,"introduction":471,"banner":472,"cardPortrait":473,"status":171},"354","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmalaysia\u002Fsabah","sabah","Sabah","MAL_SAB","Dive incredible reefs, trek through ancient jungles and climb to the summit of Mt Kinabalu","Explore one of Asia’s top adventure destinations, where reefs, sharks and turtles thrive, and ancient rainforests, incredible wildlife and spectacular adventures await on land.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive Sipadan, home to barracuda, turtles, sharks and bumphead parrotfish\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Swim with whale sharks at the islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Hunt for unusual ‘muck’ critters at Mabul and Kapalai on Sabah’s east coast\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive with hammerhead sharks, rays and other pelagics on Layang Layang\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>Situated at the northern tip of Borneo is the Malaysian state of Sabah, home to some of Southeast Asia’s most exciting diving, along with ancient rainforests and towering mountains. With its easy access and well-established tourism industry, Sabah easily ranks as one of Asia’s top tourist destinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Sabah lies within the Coral Triangle, its seas are host to a rich assortment of marine life - from healthy coral reefs and amazing macro critters, to schooling barracudas, pelagics, turtles, sharks and even whale sharks during the season. Combine this diversity with plunging reef walls and energetic drifts, and it’s no wonder that Sabah’s marine environments are considered amongst the richest on the planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sabah’s forests and mountains - including famous Mt Kinabalu, Danum Valley and Maliau Basin - are home to an unique diversity of plants, insects, birds, reptiles and mammals. This amazing natural heritage makes for some unique adventures - visitors can dive with sharks, turtles and schooling fish one day, then head to the jungle in search of orangutans, pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys the next. Very few places in Asia offer such an incredible opportunity to explore such contrasting environments within a short space of time - and it’s no surprise Sabah is among our favourite destinations for adventure travel!\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Visit the world renowned island of Sipadan - home to schooling barracuda and jackfish, turtles, sharks and bumphead parrotfish\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Swim with whale sharks during the season around the islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Hunt for unusual ‘muck’ critters hidden amongst the reefs of Mabul and Kapalai on Sabah’s east coast\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive with schooling hammerhead sharks, rays and other pelagics on the remote atoll of Layang Layang\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Trek in ancient rainforests in search of orangutans, stunning birds and pygmy elephants\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Situated at the northern tip of Borneo is the Malaysian state of Sabah, home to some of South East Asia’s most exciting diving experiences as well as incredible opportunities to explore ancient rainforests. 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