Kampong Serasa Travel Guide

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Explore Kampong Serasa

Things to Do  

Buggy rides at Serasa Beach

Buggy rides at Serasa Beach, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  Buggies are available for hire at Serasa Beach. 

flying fish ... really!

flying fish ... really!, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  on your ferry trip across brunei bay to/from serasa ferry terminal .....watch out for 'aviators' just over the surface of the sea .....as they race your ferry across the sea. 

Restaurants  

nibong palms: jungle 'restaurant' = restaurant in jungle!

nibong palms: jungle 'restaurant' = restaurant in jungle!, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  should you decide to wander into the jungle ... and find yourself in need of nourishment ...don't worry .... there's plenty of food aroundbasic rule is to observe the animals, birds and insects ....and eat whatever they eat!!! and spare their lives ...mostly fruits and... 

hajah halimah dollah restaurant: sing along

hajah halimah dollah restaurant: sing along, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  good view across serasa bay and beyond ..sing along to karaoke music.. 

Nightlife  

beach: star gazing

beach: star gazing, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  star gazing to cicadas musicfor solitude seekers tropical 

Transportation  

transport ex serasa ferry terminal

transport ex serasa ferry terminal, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  taxis will take you anywhere in brunei...negotiate fares before boarding....purple buses go to muara, airport and bsb town.... fare b$1.... 

Purple Bus or Car Hire

Purple Bus or Car Hire, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  Purple buses is the cheapest albeit slow way to reach Serasa.For groups, it can be cheaper to hire a car. 

Shopping  

various: shopping tip .... no tipping!

various: shopping tip .... no tipping!, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  shops are mainly mini markets....for daily needs....run by indians....do bargain..... at least round down to nearest b$..... whatever you buy, it is not customary to tip...that's my tip! 

gerai ikan pantai serasa: easiest catch

gerai ikan pantai serasa: easiest catch, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  easiest catch! ....no fishing gear required....8 to 9am daily... parirumahantamanongbilissatakkatam suritengiriikan merahikan putihkerapubakarabelaispulut pulutlauk uji rashidgeronggongbarah barahansulit b$2 to $10 / kg 

Local Customs  

Simply ask

Simply ask, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  Locals have a saying - Malu Bertanya, Sesat Jalan - Hesitant to Enquire, Lose Direction.It is okay to approach a local and ask for assistance, chances are someone will help you, sincerely.Travellers and tourists are still a novelty, and provide a welcome change to most... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Don't swim, go alone & do give way ...

Don't swim, go alone & do give way ..., Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  don't swim at the eastern tip of serasa beach, the under-currents are strong due tidal movements ..don't go up bukit tempayan pisang alone..do give way to buffaloes on the road... they assume right of passage! 

Tourist Traps  

... except for weekends

... except for weekends, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  yes.... weekends....which are fridays n sundays......saturdays are......?! enjoy your own company.... look across the brunei river.....over pulau bedukang....beyond the horizon....on the hilltop.....and spot the tv transmitter tower...across the border...and... 

it's almost a deserted beach ..

it's almost a deserted beach .., Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  don't expect to meet many people during weekdays ... .. hardly any tourist...not worthwhile to set any tourist traps .... will think about it 

What to Pack  

cash only ...b$ .... no cards

cash only ...b$ .... no cards, Kampong Serasa

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Off The Beaten Path  

Bukit Tempayan Pisang

Bukit Tempayan Pisang, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  You can combine jungle trekking and hill climbing up Bukit Tempayan Pisang.From the hill-top, you get an uninterrupted view into the Borneo hinterland plus out into the South China Sea.Contact the village head for guidance. 

Sports & Outdoors  

shipwrecks diving around Brunei Bay

shipwrecks diving around Brunei Bay, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  for advanced divers, a new outfit has set-up shop at Serasa Beach offering dives to shipwrecks etc. bring along your favourite fishing gear 

serasa watersports

serasa watersports, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  jet-skiiing... exhiliratingsail-boarding ... too slow for me occassional jet-skis for hire available ...sail-board hire from yacht club 

Favorites  

dawn - a new day, a new beginning

dawn - a new day, a new beginning, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  one sun ....so many sunsets ....so few sunrises ....no surprises .... the sun ...the sand ....the sea ....the seafood .....the skies ....the sharing of a new dawn over my balcony ...the sheer joy of watching the sun rise ....the sheer pleasure of watching the sun set ...the... 

star gazing

star gazing, Kampong Serasa

 SangAji Says:  ..... brunei bay........ borneo highlands....... .......buffalo dung..... 

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 Purple buses is the cheapest albeit slow way to reach Serasa.For groups, it can be cheaper to hire a car. 

 

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Q:  what is kampong serasa contact number? 

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A: Hi there, Kampung Serasa is actually the name of an area, Serasa being the name of the area, and Kampung meaning village (but in Brunei it also is the name of the most... 

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Serasa - Gateway Into Brunei

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 Kg Serasa is located on the northern-most tip of Brunei, and is the entry point for ferries from neighbouring Labuan Island, Sabah and Sarawak. Upon arrival, travellers can take a bus or taxi to go... 

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