Klias Wetland is a mangrove forest reserve in Sabah, famous for being the habitat of the endangered proboscis monkey (known for its big, long nose) that is endemic to the Borneo Island in South East Asia.

Klias Wetland was the first destination during our Kinabalu trip in March 2009; it was my second visit to the place (first in 2006). Sharing some photos below…

Proboscis monkey at Klias Wetland in Sabah, Malaysia
Proboscis monkey… blurred, couldn’t get a better shot from distance

Klias Wetland in Sabah, Malaysia
Spot the monkeys?

Klias Wetland in Sabah, Malaysia
Wandering into the bushes

Sunset at Klias Wetland in Sabah, Malaysia
Sunset

Morning at Klias Wetland in Sabah, Malaysia
Early morning on the second day

Klias Wetland is also famous for its fireflies habitat; I was treated with a spectacular light-show in 2006, but this visit wasn’t as interesting because of the rain and full moon… too dark for photos anyway.

Borneo Proboscis River Lodge

Our visit was organised by Borneo Proboscis River Lodge (RM280 per pax), with three boat trips and a night stay at the Rungus long house which was built with bamboo and timbers.

The long houses were traditional dwelt by the aborigines of Borneo, but most of them are moving to modern houses these days. We could smell the scent of bamboos when getting to bed, pretty interesting. A few more pics…

Borneo Proboscis River Lodge in Klias Wetland, Sabah
The main area and jetty of the river-lodge

Food at Borneo Proboscis River Lodge in Klias Wetland, Sabah Food at Borneo Proboscis River Lodge in Klias Wetland, Sabah
Food… basic Malaysian cuisine

Rungus long house at Borneo Proboscis River Lodge in Klias Wetland, Sabah
The Rungus long house

Kinabalu Travel Journal

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2 Responses to “Klias Wetland, Sabah, Malaysia”

  1. #1. bb on March 20th, 2009

    wow, i love those 2 pictures of the river.
    the food looks really neat and cute~~

  2. #2. kyon on March 21st, 2009

    the sunset is very beautiful!!!


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