Do you want to enjoy mesmerizing blue waters, white sand and fantastic diving, all on a private island? The Mataking Island is the answer. Here are a few things you should know before you go.
What it is.
Getting there.
The closest port town is Semporna, which can be reached from the nearest airport of Tawau by car or mini bus. You can fly from your country into Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur or Sabah’s capital Kota Kinabalu and take a local flight to Tawau.
What to do, what to see.
Diving.
The Mataking Resort.
So whether you want to stroll romantically on white sand, explore the pristine jungle with your family or explore the deep underwater world, the Mataking Dive Resort is your ultimate destination.
Mataking Kecil
This small island is a few acres in size and is connected to the Mataking Besar by a strip of sand bar which is clearly exposed during low tide. You can walk from Mataking Besar to this island in minutes. These two islands are havens for both macro and pelagic marine creatures which will makes it such a hit for all scuba divers and underwater photographers. For sun bathers and leisure seekers, these islands are second to none. The ambiance of sunrise and sunset is simply magical to your scuba diving vacation.
- Underwater Post Box .... really
Environmental Friendly Practices
Running a eco-friendly resort needs environmental friendly practices. Especially in such a wonderful picturesque location. Scuba divers are naturally concerned about the environment and the creatures within the sea. I am informed that the Reef Dive Resort implements the various measures to control the impact on the surrounding area.
Running a eco-friendly resort needs environmental friendly practices. Especially in such a wonderful picturesque location. Scuba divers are naturally concerned about the environment and the creatures within the sea. I am informed that the Reef Dive Resort implements the various measures to control the impact on the surrounding area.
- Fresh water is transported from the Semporna for the resort’s and guests’ daily consumption, rather than being drilled from the island. This avoids any disturbance to the eco-system.
- All sewage is piped into an underground septic tank to avoid discharge into the environment.
- Garbage is transported back to Semporna for disposal.
- Artificial reefs are created to provide natural shelters for the marine life and to assist in the regrowth of coral reefs. Guests are also able to assist in the construction and deployment of such artificial reefs during their stay in the resort.
- Reef Project
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