Kota Kinabalu Trip Overview
Mount Kinabalu at 4,095m is the highest mountain in Malaysia and listed as one of the top climbable mountains in the world. Situated in Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO heritage site, it is home to thousands of flora and fauna species.
Mount Kinabalu is sacred to the local Sabah Dusun-Kadazan native tribe as it is always often referred to Aki Nabalu which name derives from the native language ‘Grand Father / Ancestor ‘ . It is no mystery why the elders refer to the mountain as Aki, they believe that all spirit belong to the mountain and will return there after their time in this realm has finished. Thus Aki is the guardian who keeps the mountain, and lead the souls back to the mountain when its their time. Native of Sabah has always revered Aki Nabalu for this reason.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu at 4,095m is the highest mountain in Malaysia and listed as one of the top climbable mountains in the world. Situated in Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO heritage site, it is home to thousands of flora and fauna species.
Mount Kinabalu is sacred to the local Sabah Dusun-Kadazan native tribe as it is always often referred to Aki Nabalu which name derives from the native language ‘Grand Father / Ancestor ‘ . It is no mystery why the elders refer to the mountain as Aki, they believe that all spirit belong to the mountain and will return there after their time in this realm has finished. Thus Aki is the guardian who keeps the mountain, and lead the souls back to the mountain when its their time. Native of Sabah has always revered Aki Nabalu for this reason.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Great for nature & adventure lovers! Climatize to the highlands of Kinabalu by enjoying a day early before taking on the amazing climb up South-East Asia’s greatest peak, Mount Kinabalu.
Climb to the summit whilst combining it with a nature guided tour of the surrounding UN world heritage park.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1 > Pick up from hotel/airport for an easy 2 hour drive to Kinabalu Park and check in Kinabalu Park Hostel/similar accomodation.
Free & easy to explore the Park and enjoy dinner by evening.
Day 2> Register for climb at Kinabalu Park HQ & collect packed lunch.
– Transfer to Timpohon Gate where you will commence your climb to Panalaban Base camp where you will pass different vegetation zones. 1st climb usually takes 4-5 hours.
– Arrive and check in at Panalaban Base camp and enjoy dinner at Laban Rata.
Day 3>
2.30am: Wake up for an early pre-climb meal & depart to continue your journey to Low’s Peak @ 4,095m. Depending on your speed & stamina, you would be able to arrive at the peak just in time for sunrise.
7.00am: Descend back to Panalaban Base Camp to rest and have breakfast.
– Check out and descend to Timpohon Gate.
– Return transfer.
