Слиган, Гулизан, Баккунган – на эти острова на северо-востоке штата приплывают зеленые черепахи откладывать яйца. Туристы могут наблюдать этот процесс особенно в пиковый сезон с июля по сентябрь.

Destination Guide for Turtle Island

Location

About 12 km (7.5 miles) off the tip of the Sandakan Peninsula, and 36 km (22 miles) from Sandakan town (eastern Sabah). The park encompasses part of a cluster of small, low, sandy islands which are important nesting sites for Green and Hawksbill turtles. The islands are protected within marine parks on both sides of the Malaysian and Philippine borders. The Malaysian park includes three islands, Pulau Selingan, Pulau Gulisan and Pulau Bakungan Kecil.

When to go

Turtles nest year round, but are more common between July and October when the seas are calmer.

Access

By boat to Pulau Selingan from Sandakan town. No public boat services are available, and one really needs to go through the Parks office or arrange a visit through a tour company.

Permits

Compulsory. Permits and accommodation can booked through the Sabah Parks Office in Sandakan. Alternatively, trips can be arranged through tour operators who will arrange the permits, travel and accommodation.

Equipment

Sun and sea. But snorkeling and diving opportunities are limited. A torch is handy, but may not be used when watching turtles nesting.

Facilities

Overnight accommodation, visitor center and a restaurant only at Pulau Selingan. The fascilities have been privatised and accomodation limited. You really have no choice but to go with a tour company.

Nature

The sea turtles (Green and Hawksbill turtles) are the star attractions. Dolphins may be sighted outside the Sandakan Bay. Birdwatching.

Visitor Activities

Turtle-watching, snorkelling, and limited bird watching.