Lahad Datu Travel Guide

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See wildlife at their backyards...........!

See wildlife at their backyards...........!, Lahad Datu

 adr06 Says:  Wanna enjoy the feeling of being among those jungle inhibitants? Well, come and visit 2 great place in Lahad Datu, Danum Valley and Tabin Wildlife. Perhaps among those established tourism site in Sabah, Malaysia, these 2 locations are among the least famous, arguably.because... 

Hotels  

Silam Dynasty Hotel: Comfortable, clean and friendly

Silam Dynasty Hotel: Comfortable, clean and friendly, Lahad Datu

 DSwede Says:  Lahad Datu is not a resort or prime destination for most travelers, therefore the accommodation that is there is modest but perfectly adequate.Silam Dynasty Hotel had friendly staff that courteously answered our questions and made a few phone calls to assist in our... 

Royal Hotel & Spa: Not recommended

Royal Hotel & Spa: Not recommended, Lahad Datu

 DSwede Says:  We drove around the city and checked out a few hotels. Of those that had rooms available within a moderate budget, we asked to see some of the rooms before registering.The room that was shown to us had no windows, was damp and smelled of mold. Even the hallways had the... 

Restaurants  

Restoran Auliah: Fanstastic Curry

Restoran Auliah: Fanstastic Curry, Lahad Datu

 DSwede Says:  This restaurant is very convenient since it is in the center of town, within walking distance of nearly everything. There is the ground floor with open air seating and an upstairs with air conditioning. They even offer free WiFi so you can catch up with your emails while you... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Danum Valley Park is not a self-tour

Danum Valley Park is not a self-tour, Lahad Datu

 DSwede Says:  About ~80km from Lahad Datu is Danum Valley Park that has an eco-lodge. While most information and brochures says that this is accessible by car from Lahad Datu, this is only partially true.Please note that you are not allowed to drive to Danum Valley, nor its lodge. Even... 

Tourist Traps  

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Lahad Datu

 DSwede Says:  About ~30km east of Lahad Datu is Tabin Wildlife Reserve that has an eco-lodge. You can drive here yourself, but if you wish to see anything other than the eco-lodge, you will be unfortunate. There is a daily 10am walking tour that will take you to the mud volcanoes, where... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Batu Tulug Archeological Museum

Batu Tulug Archeological Museum, Lahad Datu

 DSwede Says:  Located 50km north of Lahad Datu or 107km south of Sandakan, the Archeological Museum is really only accessible if you have your own transportation. The museum is located immediately on the highway connecting Lahad Datu and Sandakan.The Museum is run by the same management... 

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 Wanna enjoy the feeling of being among those jungle inhibitants? Well, come and visit 2 great place in Lahad Datu, Danum Valley and Tabin Wildlife. Perhaps... 

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The East Coast of Sabah

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 I'm not sure why Lahad Datu does not come up in these databases as being in Sabah, but it is on the eastern shores of the State. We came to this little town while on a road trip, just exploring some... 

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