Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Mengkabong Water Village & Crocodile Farm

Drive through padi fields and rubber estates across the countryside which is about 30 minutes drive to Mengkabong Water Village. A settlement of the locals "Bajau", the descendent of pirates who set foot on this land in early 19th Century. Presently, this tribe are fishermen who resides in a village built on water. The spectacular sights are the houses which stand on stilts and connected by narrow wooden planks. The tour includes the Open Market at Tuaran, suspension bridge, Chinese Temple and pottery factory. After lunch proceed to the crocodile farm.



At the Crocodile Farm , see the variety of crocodiles species about 1,000 live ones. Thereafter, proceed to the crocodile encaged lakes and witness the feeding . After that proceed to the Crocodile Theatre for a daily Crocodile Performing Show at 11am or 3pm . You can take a close-up pictures of the real-like crocodiles on display or buy a variety of high quality crocodile skin products at the farm. On top of that , take a picture with a live python or feed the fishes . A variety of birds & other exotic animals are on display at the farm. Later, enter the Rungus Longhouse to witness the local cultural dance show.


Tour Includes: Land Transportation, Tour Guide & Lunch.

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