Manukan Island

Manukan Island is one of the famous 5 islands in KK. Some people say this island is the best among them all - its beautiful and its clean. I have not been to the other 4, though, but if you're searching for lush green sceneries and sandy white beaches, this is it. Crystal clear water? hmm...maybe. Its a good place for relaxation too. This place belongs to Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, you'll have to pay RM3 for the entrance. Here, they also have quite a number of chalets but the charges is a little on the high side. Expected, as usual. The journey to Manukan Island takes about 15 to 20 minutes from Jesselton Point(KK's jetty) and its about RM16 per person plus some other charges.

bro and sis-in-law

Entrance to the island

I went there for a day's trip - a few hours actually as the weather does not permit me to stay there for long. haha. Anyway, its good enough to have actually stepped on the soft sands and feel the sea breeze. We had a pricey lunch for which we totally have got no other choices but at least the food was not too bad. Still, if there's a next time, I suggest to pack sandwiches and go there for a picnic.

Coupled Ice Lemon Tea

Its Fried Rice with big prawns

Mamak Mee...no other choice of food..

Single storey chalet

Double storey chalet

Manukan Jetty

There are various water sport activities such as banana boat and the like. What attracted me most was a machine-liked thing like a mini submarine which enables you to see the underwater creatures instead of snorkeling. It is invented by the locals themselves and the rent is about RM280 per person. Its a waste I did not snap a picture of it. Anyway, after lunch, we walked around awhile and went for a short swim. There were signs saying its "jellyfish season" but lucky for us we did not encounter any. Then the dark clouds came...and soon enough it began to rain.. So we head to the main area and waited for the boat...and there goes my visit in Manukan Island.

Dark clouds coming...

Rough boat ride...'syoking' though. hehe

It was still drizzling when we were heading back to KK town. The huge waves caused the rough boat ride, but it was exciting and fun! hehe. ;) So there goes, Manukan Island, part of my KK trip. I'm not sure about the other 4 islands but would love to go island hopping there someday and one of it is known as Mamutik island.

**The last post will be about KK itself.