Mount Kinabalu Travel Guide
Mount Kinabalu is located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia and is the tallest peak in the Borneos Crocker Range. The mountain peaks at 4095m above sea level, which makes it the 20th tallest mountain in the world.
Do not be fooled into thinking that this mountain only attracts incredibly fit and experienced mountain climbers! There are plenty of activities in the area for those who do not wish to scale this vast mountain.
There are a number of trails around the parks entrance that take you around the mountains surrounding greenery and wildlife. Be sure to get a guided tour though, this will optimise your experience as the guide will show you all the sights that you might overlook if you went alone.
For those of you who are interested in the history of Mount Kinabalu, be sure to visit the Park Museum. Although this museum is incredibly small, there are plenty of displays about the flora and fauna in Mt Kinaba as well as the other Parks in the surrounding area.
Due to the parks tropical climate, there are plenty of interesting species of birds and wildlife in the area. So if youre a budding birdwatcher, be sure to bring your binoculars as Mount Kinabalus wildlife will keep you occupied for hours!
So dont let Kinabalus enormity scare you from visiting this area, there are plenty of things to see and do without climbing the mountains 4095m!