The view of Tip of Borneo, Kudat

The Tip Of Borneo & Places To Visit In Kudat

A Must Visit in Kudat: Tip Of Borneo

Tip Of Borneo Kudat

The Malay name of Tip Of Borneo is called Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, and the original name is Tanjung Sampang Mangazou in Rungus language, meaning Union Battle Cape, where they used to defend against pirates.

Tip Of Borneo Kudat

The Tip Of Borneo overlooking the vast ocean.

Other than being a perfect spot to view the sunset, this place also marks the meeting point of two seas.

Tip Of Borneo Kudat South China Sea

The South China Sea is on the left.

Tip Of Borneo Kudat Sulu Sea

And on the right, is the Sulu Sea.

During low tide, you get to see the rocky formations and honeycomb structures, which look like somewhere out of this planet:

Tip Of Borneo Kudat
Tip Of Borneo Kudat
Tip Of Borneo Kudat
Tip Of Borneo Kudat
Tip Of Borneo Kudat

How To Get There

Tip Of Borneo Kudat Parking

Getting there is easy. You can drive all the way North and a wide parking area is available, without charge.

From the parking area, just walk for a few minutes and you’ll reach the Tip Of Borneo.

Kalampunian Beach

Kudat Beach

Kalampunian Beach is just by the road before reaching the Tip Of Borneo.

A curious hermit crab by the roadside.

Kudat Beach

The sand was nice and flat, the waves were calm, and the endless ocean view was great!

Where To Stay In Kudat: The Jungle Experience With Tampat Do Aman

Tampay Do Aman
Tampay Do Aman

Away from town, Tampat Do Aman is less than 5km from Tip Of Borneo and the stunning beaches.

The whole place feels very foresty. You could definitely sense a lot of animal activities even though you might not be able to find them. I managed to spot squirrels, woodpeckers and lizards.

Tampay Do Aman

I stayed in a room at one of the tradisional Rungus longhouses.

Tampay Do Aman
Tampay Do Aman

There are also small tradisional Sulap huts, and modern chalets with bathrooms.

Tampay Do Aman Compose Toilet
Tampay Do Aman Compose Toilet

The place is developed with the idea of low-impact, environmental friendly factors. One of the highlights are the compost toilets, built by a group of volunteers from the United States. Just scoop in some leaves when you’re done with your business.

Tampay Do Aman Open Air Bathroom

Their open-air bathrooms are also quite a nice concept. You get to enjoy the forest view while taking a shower!

Hiking at Tampat Do Aman Wildlife Reserve

Tampay Do Aman Wildlife Reserve
Tampay Do Aman Wildlife Reserve

You can even go hiking and explore the forest for free when you stay at Tampat Do Aman! Just beside their place, is the nature reserve granted to them, where rescued animals have been released here. There are several benches along the trails for you to sit down and wait for wildlifes to show up. They also provide nature activities such as Jungle Survival Course and Team Building Jungle Activities.

Tampay Do Aman Wildlife Education Center

At the entrance of the Wildlife Reserve, is a Wildlife Education Center.

Tampay Do Aman

Plastic bottles are reused as a creative source of light.

Tampay Do Aman Wildlife Reserve

A platform by the pond to view reptiles and amphibians.

Tampay Do Aman Wildlife Reserve Suspension Bridge

A 30 meters suspension bridge along the trail.

Tampay Do Aman Wildlife Reserve Watchtower
Tampay Do Aman Wildlife Reserve Watchtower

One of the highlights of the wildlife reserve is the watchtower.

Rungus Museum

Tampay Do Aman Rungus Museum
Tampay Do Aman Rungus Museum

Howard, the owner of Tampat Do Aman, is on a mission to preserve the vanishing Rungus culture. With the collaboration with the locals, an impressive Rungus museum has been set up.

Tampay Do Aman Rungus Museum
Tampay Do Aman Rungus Museum

The museum features many traditional farming, fishing and musical instruments, outfits, along with the histories and unique vocabularies of the Rungus tribe.

Tampay Do Aman Rungus Museum

There is also a collaborative project between the locals and the British councils, to gather traditional Rungus folktales and to publish them into children’s story books.

Kampung Sumangkap Gong Factory

Kudat Gong Factory

When on the way to or leaving from Kudat, stop by at Kampung Sumangkap, a village well-known for their gong making skills. When you are there, the gigantic gongs are not to be missed.

Kudat Gong Factory

Look at the size of the people compared with the largest gong!

Kudat Gong Factory

Around the village, are workshops/houses that make gongs. If you’re lucky, you may see the process of making them. The entrance fee to the village is RM5 per adult, and RM3 per child. Children below 6 years old and elderly above 65 years old are free to enter.

Try The Signature Grilled Corn (Jagung Bakar) Of Mangaris

Jagung Bakar Mangaris
Jagung Bakar Mangaris

When heading to, or coming back from Kudat, look out for the roadside stalls selling the signature grilled corn on the cob. They look burnt but the corn inside were sweet and juicy, plus the extra grilled flavor in them. During the seasons, you could also find the black/purple color corns called ‘jagung pulut’.

Other than the grilled corn, you can also get good local fruits from here.

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