natural wonder
Kinabatangan River
Sabah's longest river offering wildlife cruises to spot pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, and hornbills in the wild.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Sabah, Malaysia · Asia
Lahad Datu sits on the route: 45 minutes from Kampung Kunak, 60km from Kinabatangan River.
Lahad Datu is a city located in Sabah, Malaysia. With a population of 105,622, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Lahad Datu sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuching time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lahad Datu to your route.
Lahad Datu (Malay: Bandar Lahad Datu) is the capital of the Lahad Datu District in the Dent Peninsula on Tawau Division of Sabah, Malaysia. Its population was estimated to be around 27,887 in 2010. The town is surrounded by stretches of cocoa and palm oil plantations. It is also an important timber exporting port. TheRead more
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Lahad Datu is located in Sabah, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 5.0230 latitude, 118.3290 longitude.
Lahad Datu has a population of approximately 105,622 people, making it a city in Malaysia.
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natural wonder
Sabah's longest river offering wildlife cruises to spot pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, and hornbills in the wild.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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