Sapulot

Orou Sapulot

Going into head hunter land has changed a lot over the years, with the main danger now being overwhelmed by the amazing hospitality of the Murut people.
Nearest airportKota Kinabalu International Airport
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Going into head hunter land has changed a lot over the years, with the main danger now being overwhelmed by the amazing hospitality of the Murut people. The Murut were the last of the ethnic groups of Sabah to renounce head-hunting and are now very happy to tell you tales of life living in the interior of Sabah while drinking rice wine from ceramic jars and enjoying the fantastic local food, much of which is foraged from the jungle. You will have the opportunity to scale the very impressive and challenging 250m limestone pinnacle known as Batu Punggul, explore mysterious caves, and sleep on stretcher hammocks in jungle camps. Traditional Murut longboats, hidden water falls, caving, traditional food, music, dance and rice wine, this trip into the green heart of Borneo has a lot to offer. Not many venture here, but if you do, it is likely that you won’t see another tourist on your visit.

Why go

  • 250m limestone pinnacle known as Batu Punggul
  • Traditional Murut longboats, hidden waterfalls & caving
  • Sleep on stretcher hammocks in jungle camps
  • Murut food, music, dance & rice wine
  • Murut people renounced head-hunting, now warmly welcome visitors
  • Wildlife you might see

    Getting thereMorning pick up from your hotel or airport in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to Keningau town (around 2 hours) to meet you guide and continue your journey to Labang Village by 4x4. From here take a traditional longboat transfer on the river to Pungiton Eco-Camp, interior Sabah.

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    Trips you can do here

    Jungle and limestone karst scenery on the Sapulot adventure, Sabah

    3D2N Sapulot Adventure (Orou Sapulot)

    3 days
    Departs Kota Kinabalu
    From RM 1,950
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    4D3N Sapulot Adventure (Orou Sapulot)

    4 days
    Departs Kota Kinabalu
    From RM 2,390
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    6D5N On The Road Less Traveled

    6 days
    Departs Kota Kinabalu
    From RM 6,700

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    Where Is Orou Sapulot and Why Should I Go?

    Longboats, limestone caves, Batu Punggul and Murut village life, deep in Sabah's interior near the Indonesian border. Why Orou Sapulot is worth the journey.

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