[2024 Kota Kinabalu Attraction] Travel Guide for Mamutik Island (Updated Sep)
No.8 of Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu
Campgrounds
Beaches
Islands/Peninsulas
Address:
Pulau Mamutik, Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
+60-19-8831165
Kota Kinabalu Island Hopping
#summerdestinations
Mamutik Island is a beautiful destination located off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It is part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park and offers pristine beaches, clear waters, and excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving.
Here are some tips for your visit:
Getting There:
- You can take a boat from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal in Kota Kinabalu. The ride usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
Activities:
- **Snorkelling and Diving**: The island is known for its vibrant coral reefs and marine life.
- **Beach Relaxation**: Enjoy the sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.
- **Hiking**: There are short trails on the island where you can enjoy the natural scenery.
Best Time to Visit:
- The dry season from March to October is ideal for visiting as the weather is generally clear and the sea is calm.
Environmental Responsibility:
- Be mindful of the environment and avoid leaving any trash behind.
- Do not touch or step on the coral reefs as they are delicate and can be easily damaged.
Enjoy your trip to Mamutik Island!
#explorer #localguides #kotakinabalu
Amy.in.asia
LET'S FIND NEMO !
⛳️ Mamutik Island, Sabah
If you're wish to see the coral or the cutest fish in the world, Nemo, this island is the best location for you. The under water view just amazed you. You will enjoy your snorkeling activity more at here.
Besides, we like it here because they also provide hammock for the visitors to rest but limited. But, if you are lucky, then you can have you nap time there. But, be aware of the monitor lizard.
Extra:
Please wear your sunscreen or else your skin will be extremely burnt. Bring enough water and stay hydrated. Oh, one nore thing, bring some snacks okay.
Cheers and explore more!
#kkcity #awesomepic #manukan #island #manukanisland #sabah #mamutik #mamutikisland
The white sandy beach, about 200 m long, provides each visitor with enough personal space. In addition to sunbathing, swimming and trekking, snorkeling is popular on Mamutik. The density and diversity of the local corals are small. The best snorkeling spots are on the western rocky edge of the beach. In the eastern part, in the shade of tall trees, there are sun loungers of a local resort. On the territory you can not make noise and collect shells or turtle eggs.
Just 3 km from Kota Kinabalu, Mamutik can be reached by boat in 10 minutes. On the island you will find eateries, shops, a dive center, a lifeguard service, sports equipment rentals, beach mats and tents. Changing rooms, picnic shelters, tables and benches, toilet with shower are for public use.
#bucketlistreboot #malaysia #beachlife
Aurora3
Beautiful Mamutik@Sabah, Malaysia
Location - Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Attractions - Mamutik Island is one of the smallest and quietest islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park approximately 8km off the Kota Kinabalu coast of Sabah. This island stretched out about 200m of white sandy beach in length, which allows every visitor a fair share of space to swim freely without the worries of colliding with each other. A good place to relax by the beach without much disturbance for the entire day😉.
Reminder: do watch out for jellyfish in the calm sea, nobody wants to get hurt😆.
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Travel with Geo
Sunrise at Mamutik island
Semporna
Mamutik island
#malaysiatrip
Gorgeous blue sea, even though we are near the shore, left us totally captivated by the sea view upon reaching the island. When snorkeling, you can observe the fish beneath the water. Although the island is not very large, we thoroughly enjoyed our walk around it. It was my first time going island hopping and I regretted not bringing proper swimming shoes because the seabed was sharp due to coral reefs. I recommend wearing boots or swimming shoes when snorkeling.
Atai86
Summer Island Diving Parent-Child Tour | Sabah, Malaysia Island Hopping Guide
Traveling in Sabah, Malaysia, you must try island hopping
Even if it's your first time bringing children
You can also experience the joy of island holiday
There are many activities on the island
Suitable for children over 4 years old to try snorkeling
Just 3-4 meters off the shore and there are lots of fish.
⛵️Jesselton Point Pier
For a self-guided island hopping tour, navigate to this pier
Once inside, there are food stalls and a ticket hall
🎫We booked at the 'Yellow Footprint' counter
mamutik + sapi two islands
(That is three boat trips, each lasting 15 minutes)
💰Boat tickets are 45 for adults and 40 for children, including life jackets
(If you need snorkeling gear, you have to rent it separately)
There is a tax to pay when landing on the island
Payment can be made by card or cash, 25 for adults, 20 for children/over 60s
If you bring children, going to just one island is also enough
Playing for 2-3 hours is about right.
🌊There are restaurants and convenience stores on the island (prices are relatively high)
You can also bring your own food and water
There are toilets, changing rooms, and shower areas on the island
Snorkeling equipment:
It's more reliable to prepare your own equipment in advance, we brought ours from home
They are also sold in shopping malls in Kota Kinabalu
Children: Full-face mask, long-sleeved sun-protective swimsuit, thick socks or diving shoes, life jacket🦺 or wearable buoyancy vest
Adults: Snorkeling mask, snorkel, diving shoes, long-sleeved diving suit is better
If you don't want to spend more money, wearing sports pants and a sun-protective shirt is also fine
Additionally, you can prepare short fins
HealthyHabitualHacks
#goodfoods #Island #sabah ##mamutikisland
"My trip to Mamutik Island was an absolute delight! The snorkeling experience allowed me to immerse myself in the vibrant underwater world, where I saw an abundance of colorful and diverse marine life. The presence of numerous fish added to the enchanting beauty of the island's waters. Additionally, the convenience of having restaurants and hotels on the island made it incredibly stress-free and enjoyable. I found it especially helpful to purchase food from the jet terminal before embarking on the island tour, ensuring that I had everything I needed for a fantastic day of exploration and relaxation. I highly recommend Mamutik Island to anyone looking for a picturesque and convenient island getaway with an incredible snorkeling experience."
Claire08
Snorkeler’s paradise at Mamutik Island
Visiting Mamutik Island was a dream come true for a water enthusiast like me. The moment I dipped into the pristine waters, a vibrant underwater world unfolded. Snorkeling around Mamutik’s coral reefs was like entering an aquatic kaleidoscope, with schools of colorful fish dancing beneath me. The clarity of the water allowed me to marvel at the intricate details of the coral formations. The serenity of the island, combined with the lively marine life, created a surreal experience. Mamutik is undoubtedly a snorkeler’s paradise, offering a glimpse into the mesmerizing beauty that lies beneath the surface.
#mamutikisland #snorkeling
Fiona AHR
Paradise a short boat ride away
Mamutik Island is a great getaway from Kota Kinabalu. It's also a very convenient and easy way to experience the beauty of Sabah.
A short ferry ride away from Jesselton Point, the island is easily reachable albeit for a fee.
Once on the island, you can enjoy the clear waters of the sea while lounging on the beach. You can also enjoy water activities such as snorkeling or sea walking.
You can spend a whole day there enjoying the pristine waters; just make sure you check the return ferries beforehand.
A definite highlight while in Kota Kinabalu and not to be missed!
#travel #explore #nature #kotakinabalu #malay #beach
WB2021
Mamutik Island
one of gems island at KK it’s very beautiful. really enjoy go here .#awesomepic
Dato Taib
Monitor lizard selfie! 💜 Mamutik island !
#fallingseason
Aurore Jenkins
MAMUTIK ISLAND เดินทางง่ายใช้เวลาเดินทางไม่นานก็ถึงเกาะ เหมาะกับ one day tip ที่สุด
koy sii
#couples
wanderflip
beautiful island
Aretie
mamutik island
using speed boat with only 15 minutes ride from kk city. there’s a lot of fish and water sports that you can do.
_TT***35
Mamutik island 💕
Vitamin seas that i really needed. Nice vibes to spend time with family.
Afrina lee
Snorkeling to see how the underwater performance of the Sony RX0 just bought:
According to the tour guide, the sooner the snorkeling is, the better, because the water will be stepped on, and the floating sand will rise and the clarity will drop. Severe, but Sony RX0 is still awesome, photographed Nemo snorkeling in the coral.
I always feel that playing with water requires a super-small camera with excellent performance, leaving luggage to more space, and also recording the beauty of diving.
large single-reverse professional diving shell, one is expensive, the light shell is 82,000; and especially occupied space, luggage is not empty.
And gopro used a few times, not very easy to use, and the back screen is not ready-made, you have to buy one.
This is why I chose the new Sony. The 1-inch sensor definitely has better picture quality, and the outer casing is 10 meters waterproof, and the waterproof case is amazing 100 meters.
and the buttons are very streamlined, one switch, one video recording, and also avoid a series of problems such as touch screen misoperation.
NBtravel.
This monitor lizard has to scare the baby, in fact, the reference object RX0 is just as big as the matchbox, and it is not afraid of smashing.
Really, at first I was afraid that it would bite me, but found that it was too small. I was so excited that I took a small lizard and turned it into a scary behemoth!
And a set of scenes on the island also explained the doubts in my heart. How do the local Muslim friends cover a lot of water? The answer is to wear all the clothes!
The sea far away is one of the most popular entertainment on the island: paragliding, and can fly directly from the deck of the ship like a kite, 5 minutes for a single person, and 2 minutes for two people to extend to 10 minutes, and You can also choose the experience of whether you want to float on the surface of the water.
NBtravel.
I don't just like the sea, I still like ~ waves! !
I came to the dock early in the morning to go to Mamudi Island. It is one of the five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Island Park. It is the smallest and only 15 acres, but it is the most popular one. The long sandy beach is white and clean, surrounded by countless coral reefs and rich and diverse diving sites, perfect for snorkeling and deep diving, and there are a variety of water sports on the island.
I was also worried about what to do if the crabs were wearing water. Originally, our travel agency had a more advanced closed-size ship, which was spacious and comfortable to lie down on the island. Its the clear blue sky and blue sky. Its surrounded by floating balls and its beautiful in the water. Its a light-smooth and snorkeling area.
After the wave, come to a durian.
Cat Mountain King is famous for its rich taste and sweet taste. When you open it, the bright yellow color is particularly eye-catching, and the epidermis becomes the same texture as the milky skin, and the internal core is also small. After eating durian, how the taste of the mouth is the fastest, the booth tells us the fastest way to pour water into the durian shell, drink it, and refresh it.
The durian here can't be brought to the hotel. If you can't clean the taste, you will be charged for cleaning up.
and the night market, is a special stall with a gazebo to eat durian, not only to provide gloves and paper towels, but also to drink mineral water.
NBtravel.
Although Mamudi is not big, the scenery is beautiful. Sit quietly on the beach, soak up the sun and be at ease.
Mamoudi Island covers an area of only 15 acres and is the smallest of the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Island Park. Although it is the smallest, it has its own characteristics, giving people the experience of "the smallest torch but the hottest and brightest light."
In the building, although Mamudi Island is not the same as the luxury family, it is impressive with its personality and characteristics.
There is a coffee shop on the island, which is a good place to take a cool break. In front of the cafe, there is a big tree that is perfect for taking pictures. Then I will call it a net mangrove tree. Don't forget to go to this card.~
Mamudi Island has a lot of water projects. After you land on the island, there will be business ones to explain for you. Such as banana boats, motor boats, tow umbrellas, underwater walks, etc. can be played here.
Of course, if you are not feeling well, you can't play with water, and you don't have to be sad. The scenery on the shore is enough to make you intoxicated.
Happy filled the entire island, laughing and laughing across the beach. The atmosphere on the whole island is lazy, this is the model that holiday has.
Rachel Yu.
Mamudi Island is one of the most popular islands in the city of Kota Kinabalu. The island is crowded and we want to avoid crowds, so we come to the pier early and take a boat to Mamudi Island.
At the pier, it has been attracted by the clear sea water and sea urchins in the water. There are many kinds of boats connecting the city and the island. It is recommended to take such a large ship with air conditioning and strong wind resistance, which will be more comfortable.
Mamudi Island is one of the five islands of the Abdul Rahman Island Park in Tengku, Sabah. Although it is the smallest, it is the most popular one.
The long sandy beach is white and clean, surrounded by countless coral reefs and landscaped dive sites. It is ideal for snorkeling and deep dive, and there are a variety of water sports on the island to choose from.
Mamudi Island is very close to the city and can be reached by boat in about 10 to 15 minutes. On the island, the blue sea and the blue sky and the coconut tree shadows greet us.
Ticket price: MYR 10 for the adult ticket to the island. You can land on the other islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park for free with an island ticket within the same day. You can also purchase a joint ticket by boat.
Opening time: 08
Rachel Yu.
Manukan Island and Mamudi Island should be regarded as the two closest islands to Kota Kinabalu. It takes only about 20 minutes to arrive, which saves a lot of time than going to Mermaid Island.
The docks are docked with many yachts and cruise ships. They are very tall and breathable. Dont miss the passing photo!
With a five-star Magellan hotel and a sailing boat in the background, its all right.
Under the aerial photography, the Abdul Rahman Marine Park in Sabah is like a sapphire. Because the number of people on the island is limited every day, the marine conservation work is well done.
The first time I played with the umbrella, I was still a little nervous at first, but when I was drifting high in the wind, I was too reluctant to come down. I really want to cut the rope directly and drift away. Haha !
The air is blue and clear, eliminating the long-standing urban exhaustion. When you are busy, press the pause button to slow down the time and footsteps.