Sandakan Division

Kinabatangan district

On the east coast, along Malaysia’s second-longest river (560 km), where river cruises show wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants and birds. Sabah Tourism Board

Last checked 7 October 2026

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Illustration of a broad brown river lined with forest, a small boat on the water and an elephant at the bank

Illustration — generated artwork: A broad forest-lined river

Tamu in Kinabatangan

No tamu in this district is confirmed in our listings yet.

Places and highlights

  • Gomantong Cave

    A large limestone cave managed by the Sabah Wildlife Department, known for edible bird’s nests. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Agop Batu Tulug

    About 41 km from Kota Kinabatangan town, holding more than 100 carved wooden coffins said to be 500–900 years old. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Supu Caves

    In Pin-Supu Forest Reserve; a burial site where about 68 ancient wooden coffins have been found. Sabah Tourism Board

  • MESCOT KOPEL, Batu Puteh

    The community ecotourism co-operative of Batu Puteh in the Lower Kinabatangan. Sabah Tourism Board

Sources

Last checked 7 October 2026.

District boundaries © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), simplified for display.