Sabah Tea Garden
Sabah Tea Garden provides an interesting and educational experience in an organic tea plantation.
Sabah Tea Garden not only offers a taste of excellent tea and production viewing, but is also an authentic Borneo nature experience accompanied with spectacular sunrise and sunset views of the majestic Mt. Kinabalu.
Location
Situated in the town of Ranau, the tea garden is about 120 kilometres away from the capital city of Kota Kinabalu and is accessible by road.
Opening Days and Hours
There is no entrance fee for the garden. On the other hand, guided tea factory tours cost RM 14 (USD 3.41) per person, with an additional RM 30 (USD 7.30) if you wish to have lunch included.
Entry Fee and Bookings
You can take the AH150 bus from the Kota Kinabalu City Terminal North to get to Sabah Tea Garden. Alternatively, you can also get a taxi from Kota Kinabalu city centre or drive to the tea garden on your own. The journey will take about 2.5 hours and the road can be rather bumpy at certain sections.
How to Get There
You may get to the attraction by KTM Komuter, just disembark at Kuala Lumpur railway station and take a short walk to the mosque. You can also take the RapidKL bus B101 and B112 and get off at Dayabumi Complex. The easiest way to reach the site, however, is via taxi or Uber.
Suggested For
Sabah Tea Garden is a great destination for travelers of all types and ages.
Time to Spend
You can spend about half a day in the tea garden and factory. You may also choose to stay overnight to experience the garden at night.
Popularity and Best Time to Go
Avoid Mondays, as you might not be able to see tea leaves picking. To ensure a spot on the tour, you should call and make a reservation.
Activities
There are many activities available at the tea garden like sunrise walk, Kamunsu Hill trek, Sandakan-Ranau Death March Route, Sapaon Recreational Area (obstacle course), blowpipe, and DIY Batik lessons. You can also go for an insect exploration walk at night.
Food
You can dine at the in-house restaurant, which serves a good selection of food and has an amazing view of the plantation.
Nearby Attractions
- Fish massages at Luanti Sungai Moroli
- Poring Hot Spring
- Desa Cattle Dairy Farm
- Kundasang War Memorial
Stay
Budget travellers can stay in traditional long houses or pay a fee to set up tents at the camping ground. Mid-range accommodations in cottages are available too.
Good to Know
If you are going for a day trip, you should arrive at the garden in the morning, as night driving could be dangerous due to limited street lights and bad road conditions. For an overnight trip, you should make a reservation for accommodation prior to the trip.
