TOURS & ACTIVITIES
MANGROVE & OYSTER
The most abundant Mangrove Swamp (a type of Wetland) in Malaysia is found along the long coastline of Sabah. Kellybays’ mangrove swamp is unique on its own and its calm river mirrors the beautiful reflection of the mangrove trees especially during the months of April and May. Walking along the wooden bridge to the waiting special thatched roofed bamboo raft which is the only form of transportation to cross over the river to KellyBays, you will definitely notice the colorful fiddler crabs and mud skippers beneath the bridge and also the oyster farms nearby. The ride on the Bamboo Raft is yet another “Cool” experience as you have an up-close view of the different types of Mangrove Trees such as Rhizophora (Bakau), Sonneratia and Avicennia (Api-Api).
CAMPING
Camping at Borneo Kellybays is a very attractive package to groups from schools and organizations. Kellybays can accommodate 60 campers daily for overnight. The package includes 4 & 6 persons tent, sumptuous BBQ at night and the following day’s breakfast. It also includes available water sports and team building activities. Watching the spectacular sunset over South China Sea at the beach is a wonderful experience. At night falls, admire the countless number of stars glittering in the sky while fireflies appearing to greet you “Good Morning”. Rise up early in the morning at dawn to catch the beautiful sunrise over magnificent Mt Kinabalu and enjoy the serenity of the natural environment engulfing you.
(Minimum 10 persons)
WATER SPORT
Group activities are most popular at KellyBays. There are thrilling banana boat rides, water bicycle, beach volley ball, kayaks(sampan), body surfing, fishing, prawn catching, blow pipes, survivor games and even sand castles building which are appreciated by families. Due to its unique geographical and environmental location of facing both the river and the sea, visitors will be able to enjoy and appreciate the activities available, either sporty or relaxing at KellyBays. Be it at the river or the sea, you will have a totally enjoyable delightful time.
ECO TOURISM
Kelly Bays provides a platform or opportunity for tourist guides to introduce and explain about the eco-nature to their guests as during daytime, night time, low tide or high tide, different wildlife and insects will make their appearance much to the delight of those who appreciate nature. The Mangrove Swamp during low tide becomes even more fascinating with the appearance of hundreds of colorful fiddler crabs and mud skippers. The busy activities of the fiddler crabs which include burrowing holes, searching for food, sand moving, fighting, territory fights and mating during low tide and moving its bigger claw when high tide sets in are interesting and yet amusing to observe. Big monitor lizards plying the Mangrove swamps would laze at KellyBays river bank daily while waiting for their lunch.
CULTURAL SHOW
Cultural Show is one of the highlights of dinner for groups when night falls. Guests are provided with local Sarong to wear and to prepare themselves with exotic make-up and colors before the dinner. With torches of fire, the guests will then enter the beach area for their dinner and are greeted by the colorful local cultural dances. The Kadazan’s Sumazau, the Bajau’s Sambut Tamu , and the exciting and exhilarating Murut headhunter’s dances exemplified the colorful local culture.
BATIK
KellyBays has a special Batik painting area where guests can experience and try out their artistic skills by coloring the wax painted scenery/picture batik cloth and bring home as a souvenir done by themselves.
FOOD
KellyBays has a special Teppanyaki style buffet lunch with the all time favorite delicious lamb, prawn paste cuttlefish and even Korean Kimchi. A niche set lunch for those who are health conscious is also available. Tea Break is the popular Indian “Roti Canai” and “Teh Tarik”.