Gomantong Cave
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In this Borneo cave, it's not the thousands of bats you need to worry about, it's the blankets of roaches.

šŸ“œ Colossal limestone structure in Kinabatangan district, managed by Sabah Wildlife Department. Known for valuable edible bird nests.
šŸ” Home to millions of bats, swiftlets, and teeming populations of cockroaches and parasites.

Why Go

šŸ¦‡ Witness nightly bat exodus
šŸ’ Spot orangutans, red leaf monkeys, hornbills outside
šŸš¶ Explore two cave complexes with boardwalk access
šŸ¦… Birdwatching for serpent eagles, bat hawks, kingfishers

Why Avoid

šŸŖ³ Infested with cockroaches and parasites
šŸ‘ƒ Unpleasant scent from guano
āš ļø Simud Putih (White Cave) is restricted access

Tips

šŸ‘Ÿ Wear covered shoes or boots
šŸ—“ļø Best to visit Feb-Apr and Jul-Sep for bird's nest collection
ā° Stay until 6 PM for bat exodus
šŸš— Can self-drive or hire e-hailing from Sandakan (2 hrs)

Cost

šŸ’° Malaysian adults RM 5, international adults RM 30. Camera fees apply.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 8 AM - 1 PM and 2 PM - 5 PM (Fri closes 11:30 AM for morning session). Last entry 4 PM.

Last updated 6 days ago

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