Semporna Town, Borneo (East Malaysia)

Semporna: A Paradise on Earth for Nature Lovers and Adventure Seekers

Getting to Semporna

Self-drive to Semporna

Get A Sleep with Semporna

Semporna Adventure Begin

• Dive or snorkel at Sipadan Island, one of the best diving sites in the world. Sipadan Island is famous for its diverse and abundant marine life, including turtles, sharks, barracudas, bump head parrotfish, jack fish storm and thousands of colorful fish. Others "always see" and famous marine life’s are sea turtles and whitetip reef shark. You can also see the unique drop-off wall that plunges 600 meters into the deep blue sea. Don't forget to secure your diving permits in advance due to conservation efforts.

• Hike up to Bohey Dulang Island, one of the islands in Tun Sakaran Marine Park. Bohey Dulang Island offers a spectacular view of the lagoon and the surrounding islands from its peak 600 meters above sea level. The hike takes about an hour and is suitable for beginners. You can also snorkel or dive at Mantabuan Island and Sibuan Island, which are part of the marine park.

• Post a mail at the underwater post office in Mataking Island. Mataking Island is another island resort that offers excellent diving and snorkeling opportunities. One of its attractions is the underwater post office, where you can send a postcard to your loved ones or yourself as a souvenir. The postcards are waterproof and stamped with a special rubber stamp.

• Explore the culture and history of the Bajau Laut people, also known as the ‘sea gypsies’. The Bajau Laut people are an indigenous group that live in stilt houses or boats on the sea. They have a close relationship with the ocean and depend on fishing and seaweed farming for their livelihood. You can visit their villages on Mabul Island or Kapalai Island and learn more about their lifestyle and traditions.

• Visit the Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site, one of the oldest historical sites in Sabah. Bukit Tengkorak is a hill that contains ancient burial sites and artifacts from the Iron Age. You can see pottery shards, stone tools, beads, and human remains that date back to more than 2,000 years ago. You can also enjoy the panoramic view of the sea and the mountains from the hilltop.

Season

Tun Sakaran Marine Park Conservation Fee

Tun Sakaran Marine Park Conservation Fee

Malaysian

Non-Malaysian

Jetty Fee collects by Sabah State Government

Enjoy The Flavors of Semporna

• Seafood: Semporna is famous for its fresh and delicious seafood that comes from its rich marine resources. You can find seafood restaurants along the waterfront or on the islands that serve grilled, fried, or steamed fish, prawns, crabs, squids, and more. Some of the popular seafood dishes are ikan bakar (grilled fish), udang masak lemak (prawns cooked in coconut milk), and ketam goreng kunyit (fried crabs with turmeric).
• Bajau Laut cuisine: Bajau Laut cuisine is influenced by the sea gypsies’ culture and environment. Some of the dishes are pangi-pangi (seaweed salad), hinava (raw fish marinated in lime juice and herbs), and ampalaya (bitter gourd soup).
• Chinese Hakka cuisine: Chinese Hakka cuisine is another option for those who want to try something different. Some of the dishes are yong tau foo (tofu stuffed with fish paste), char kuey teow (stir-fried rice noodles), and kolo mee (dry noodles with minced meat and spring onions).
• Fast food (global chain) & Convenience Store are reachable in the town.

 

Let’s Go Semporna!