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Reasons To
Visit Borneo

  • Diving & snorkelling

    Simply grab your snorkelling gear and jump in to the warm turquoise waters awash with life! Coral reefs, turtles and brightly coloured fish can be seen all over the east coast. For keener divers, several islands off the east coast are considered amongst the world's best locations.

    Diving & snorkelling

  • Indigenous peoples

    The times of headhunting in Borneo are behind us now but even up until the 1960's this was common practice in the interior of the country. Today you can still visit the riverside tribal longhouses and enjoy a glass of rice wine with the elders of the village.

    Indigenous peoples

  • Orang-utan

    Critically endangered, orang-utan are now found on only two islands in the world, Borneo being one of them. There are three main areas where you can see these fantastic creatures: the Kinabatangan River, the Danum Valley and the Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

    Orang-utan

  • Trekking

    Climbing Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia, is top of many people's list when they come to Borneo. The five day Headhunters Trail takes you through longhouses and forest camps. In Maliau Basin you can experience a unique Lost World rarely visited by anyone other than researchers. In Danum Valley you can explore the jungle on the look out for wildlife.

    Trekking

  • Wildlife

    Taking a boat through the jungles of Borneo gives you an amazing opportunity for a close-up view of pygmy elephants, proboscis monkey, crocodile and dozens of bird species, such as native hornbills. If you prefer to explore by land then you can trek through pristine rainforests on the look out for monkeys swinging through the trees - and of course there are orang-utan.

    Wildlife

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Accommodation in Borneo: Sipadan Water Village

Junior Cottage, Sipadan Water Village, Sipadan-Mabul
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Our Rating: Medium

Sipadan Water Village

Sipadan, Mabul & Kapalai Islands

  • Air Conditioning

  • Childrens Club

  • Dive School

  • Spa Facilities

  • Watersports

  • Golf Course Onsite

  • Golf Course Nearby

  • Tennis Courts

  • Internet Access

  • Pools

  • Rooms (45)

  • Restaurants (1)

One of the area's most stylish resorts, the Sipadan Water Village is a network of water bungalows or 'cottages' on stilts, connected by a wooden walkway.

Rooms do not have air conditioning but the large windows on all sides open to allow cool sea breezes through. Some rooms have private jacuzzis on their balconies which provide a wonderful way to relax and wind down after a day's diving. The cottages include ceiling fan, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and private shower with hot and cold water.

The main restaurant serves daily buffets featuring a variety of Asian and Continental cuisines. The open-air bar and lounge has breath taking sea views.

Diving

If you are planning on diving it is worth bearing in mind that there is no guarantee you will dive Sipadan. To protect the site there are only 120 dive permits issued per day and especially during the peak summer season there are significantly more people staying on the surrounding islands than permits available.

If you prebook on a dive package there is more chance you will dive Sipadan than if you just book accommodation and 'pay per dive' when you are there. In our experience if you are booked on the dive package you will normally have your first two dives of the day at Sipadan and the final dive will be a local dive. This however, is not guaranteed and on rare occasions we have had clients staying for several days that have only been able to dive Sipadan once.

If you do not dive at Sipadan you will be taken to alternative sites such as Si Amil, Mataking, Kapalai or Mabul. There is a 40 Ringgit per person per day entry permit for all divers, snorkellers or visitors to Sipadan Island which must be paid at the resort.

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