MENGKABONG RIVER

Mengkabong river is about 35 minutes drive from the city. This river is rich in mangroves and marine life like crabs and fish. Mengkabong river cruise is one of the popular tour product for both foreign and local tourists alike.


Before the cruise, one can try out the batik painting.

This young "Kampong" girl demomstrated to us the art of batik painting.

One of the boats used for the cruise.Trying out the local traditional crab catching method.

Scenic view during the cruise

On a clear day, the view of Mt.Kinabablu is just great.




Mengkabong bridge










Cruise on.

An egret on the bank of the mangrove river.

Fishermen are a common sight during the cruise because of the abundance of seafood.

Mengkabong water village

Close-up view of the mangrovesApproaching the Mengkabong bridge on the return leg.Retriving the trap with a crab inside !!!

We returned to this jetty after almost 2 hours cruise.Spending a few hours at the Mengkabong river is a great way to spend the day. Try the art of batik painting and the traditional crab catching method. It's a great trip for those who have never been on one of these mangrove river safaries.