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DSwede Says: There are two hatcheries on the island. These hatcheries are small plots of sand, with new transplanted nests being dug every night.These hatcheries serve multiple purposes.First, since the incubation period of the eggs is about two months, it is quite possible that other...
Pieter11 Says: The next day, on my way back to Sandakan, our boat turned around just after we left the island. The tourguide had seen a turtle in the open water. As we turned around we could clearly see not only one, but two turtles moving heavily at the surface. They were mating. The...
Pieter11 Says: After the baby turtles have dug their way out of the nest at the Hatchery, they are collected by the Rangers and are taken to the beach to be released. Before they let them go, the tourists are allowed to hold them for a while. It is amazing to feel the power that these...
Pieter11 Says: After the eggs are taken by the Ranger and all counted, they are taken to the Hatchery. Here the Ranger buries all the eggs that are found on the island, in a fenced, protected area. Every "nest" is indicated by a net and a piece of wood that tells the date of nesting and...
Pieter11 Says: The Turtle Islands Park has a strict policy that only one nesting a night can be observed by the tourists on the island. At this way they can make sure that most of the nestings happen completely undisturbed. Once the Park Ranger has seen a first turtle landing on the...
Pieter11 Says: After your dinner in the restaurant you will have to wait a while before the turtles show up. This can even take a few hours. That time you can use perfectly to get to know just a bit more about the creatures you are about to see in the Pulau Selingan Information Centre.At...
Pieter11 Says: With every stay at Pulau Selingan, the dinner and breakfast is included. Both of the meals are served in the mainbuilding, that is not only restaurant, but also reception, museum and cafe.The meals that are served are simple and of course always include fish and rice. You...
DSwede Says: There is no nightlife on the island after dinner. Noise and lights may deter the turtles, so all guests must wait near the dining hall for the guides to signal when its acceptable to see a nesting.Other than watching the sunset, prime night activities include having a drink...
Pieter11 Says: You won't find any nightlife on Pulau Selingan, simply because it is forbidden. All tourists that stay on the island are not allowed to walk over the island individually from 6 PM until 6 AM. This is because otherwise they might disturb the turtles nesting. You can go to the...
Pieter11 Says: Pulau Selingan is situated at about 40 kilometres from Sandakan, in the Sulu Sea. To get there, the only possibility is to go by boat. One important tip: DON'T GO THERE IF YOU GET SEASICK EASILY! The boattrip takes about one hour, what means that the average speed is about...
Gift Shop: Supplies on the island
DSwede Says: There is a small gift store on the island, but it is poorly stocked and prices are inflated. It is best if you bring everything that you need from the mainland. For example, a small tube of suncream is nearly 2x that from Sandakan.There are a few snacks (crackers, cookies,...
janiebaxter Says: The boat ride to Turtle Island was very rough indeed. Our boat almost turned back as the weather was so bad and the sea so rough. We weren't ill as we had the foresight to take travel sickness pills before we left but others on the boat were very sick.Once you get to the...
Get plenty of sleep before you go!
janiebaxter Says: If you go to visit the Turtle breeding and conservation project you will generally have avery long night with not much sleep.The turtles lay their eggs at night and the tourists wait in the restaurant area after dinner while the guides watch out for turtles coming ashore. If...
Pieter11 Says: If you stay on Pulau Selingan you will probably be warned for its dangers when you arrive there. If not, it's nice to know that you shouldn't go to the very north of the island. In this area, without paths and buildings, snakes live that can be dangerous. So don't take the...
sim1 Says: An island.... sea.... lots of sunshine! No need to say that you should bring some good suntan oil with you to protect your skin. A nasty surprise on the beach can be the sand flies! Eeks! They actually chased me off the beach as they were biting so much. So some mosquito...
sim1 Says: Although the uses of torchlight is limited while on the beach with the turtles, it is a good thing to have with you!There is no light on the island, so it is very handy to have when trying to find your way back to your room in the evening. You are also allowed to use it...
Pieter11 Says: If you make a walk around the island at daytime you might be lucky to see a great lizard like I did during my stay. As I walked along the southern beach of Pulau Selingan I met this beautiful lizard that obviously wasn't disturbed by my appearance, but instead calmly climbed...
Pieter11 Says: If the weather is good, and there is not too much wind, Pulau Selingan is a good place to go snorkeling. Not far from its coastline at the northwest of the island you can find corals and fish. You can take your own gear with you, but it's also possible to rent it on the...
Pieter11 Says: The Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is the second species that land on Pulau Selingan, though not as often as the Green Turtle.The Hawksbill turtle or Penyu Karah is called after its hawk-shaped mouth. It is an endangered species because its shell is very popular...
Pieter11 Says: The turtle species that appear most often on Pulau Selingan is the so called Green turtle (Chelonia mydas).This Green turtle or Penyu agar gets its name because of its greenish body that feels soft. The Green turtle is also known as Soup Turtle, because it is often used in...
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Turtle Island Park is one of the most important turtle breeding spots in South East Asia and has been a turtle conservation area for over 30 years. There are...
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This is a chapter in my wonderful roundtrip and honeymoon on Sabah. Turtle Islands Park was wonderful! It was my first time snorkelling, hahaha, and yes, this water is salt! At the first dive I had...
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Before the eastcoast of Sabah, at 40 kilometres from Sandakan, you will find the Turtle Islands. A protected area in the Sulu Sea that concludes 8 little islands. Pulau Selingan is the most famous of...
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From out of the deep blue, come some of the oldest of Earth's creatures, to these sands in order to dig their nests, lay their eggs and continue their lineage. Its a rare and unique gift to see these...
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This area is one of the most important turtle-breeding grounds in South East Asia, and we came here to see Green and Hawksbill turtles lay their eggs in the sand. Only 3% of the young turtles survive...
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