Tabawan Island, Sabah

Tabawan Island is the highest and largest of a group of heavily wooded islands lying in the southwest quadrant of Darvel Bay (Telukan Lahad Datu), Sabah. It has dual volcanic peaks, and is 275 meters at its highest point. On the south side of the island there is a small bay, or inlet, quite deep, at 25 to 35 meters. It is about 7.25 kilometers from Batik Island, which lies to the southeast. The whole island not much sandy beach but full with green forest trees, mangroves and plants. Goat, wild boars, birds & even otters living on the island and can easy to seen.

Tabawan Island also known as Pearl Island where private Cultured or farmed pearls firm has long been established there. Near to House Reef where can seen beautiful reefs thanks to Pearls Firm, Fish Firm, Forestry Department and Enforcement units well protect and taking care the area. Go Diving or snorkeling must only go thought one newly tour company for looking after. It best to have only one island one resort for control and conservation. Contact Sulawesi Sea Safari can arrange booking there. Below pictures are taken recently at the Tabawan Island!! Enjoy It!!!

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