Nipah Resort


This accommodation is at Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, on the edge of the palm-oil plantations that surround the sanctuary. The resort comprises a fan-cooled dorm and a collection of air-con bungalows that are simply adorned, airy and inviting in a tropical-chic way. Guests can also venture out on mangrove treks into the surrounding jungle and night treks with guides.

Guests are often invited to give basic English lessons at a nearby village schoolhouse.


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