Experience the great and memorable mangrove river cruise, the true nature and wonderful scenery along the river , also explore the water village of the local Sea Bajau which are commonly called the "Sea Gypsies" Try out Batik Painting & Enjoy. Starting at
$30 per trip
Batangan Baru Lagoon (wholly owned by Batangan Leisure Sdn Bhd (826690-T) KPL/LN 5951) is just 45 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu, and will experience nature views from the countryside along the way to the lagoon. It is a port destination for you to start searching for a journey and a great escape for everyone, where you can experience and explore one of the rare lovely nature of borneo which is the beauty of Mengakabong River and along the way surrounded by wonderful mangroves besides the water villages. A mangrove river cruise will bring you to explore the views of mother nature directly in front of your eyes, where the water streams peacefully. You will easily see the white egret fly freely and hang on the top of the mangroves, if you are lucky you might see a flying fish appears up to the waters during the cruise just like they were welcoming you.
It is very quiet and peaceful on the riverside of the mangroves which is a relaxing sensation besides appreciating the nature. While experiencing the nature along the fascinating cruise, you also might want to open your eyes as well your camera lens to the real life of Sea Bajau Water Village which most of them are practicing the traditional lifestyle which explains why they are commonly called "Sea Gypsies". Batangan Baru Lagoon a place where you would like to communicate with nature during the mangrove river cruise also letting you worshiping the creation of the indestructible ecology and gain great memorable experience of interpreting the living life of Sea Bajau Water Village.
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