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Tailor Made Holidays to Sandakan

At Inspiration Holidays, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Sandakan that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Sandakan holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Sandakan holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Sandakan. For more information on our Sandakan holidays, call an Inspiration Holidays tailor-made expert on and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Sandakan.

Destination Overview

Can you imagine that you have an opportunity to be a history sleuth during your holidays in Sabah? Here’s a clue: Sandakan hides stories from all over the world tucked away in the nooks and crannies of its religious relics, inside the colorful colonial mansions that line the streets, and hanging heavy in the still, silent air of its cemeteries.

On a tour in Borneo Malaysia, uncover tales of German, Indian, and Arab traders, Dutch and Chinese planters, and local pearl divers. Discover how a myriad of cultural strains from around the world blend seamlessly to create a complex, colorful, and intriguing social quilt. Unfortunately, Sandakan was destroyed during WWII. But since then, this city has bounced back and is now resolutely marching towards the future of its dreams. The upcoming modern quarters of the city belie its rich historical heritage; you might have to dig deeper to reach Sandakan’s historical core. But you are a sleuth, right?

Although we are Nature’s beings, it is a pity that most of us have lost that divine connection. Blame it on our hectic lives, the grind of the rat race, or the multitude of roles that we are expect to excel in, but it is (sadly) true that to us “connection” means a like on Facebook or a retweet. A holiday to Borneo Malaysia blasts through the veils that we held and hailed as our reality and recreates that lost connection with Nature. A holiday in Sabah takes you close to members of the animal and avian kingdoms and lets you watch them in their natural habitat. These are priceless moments of closeness that bonds you eternally to Mother Nature.

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Holidays in Sabah

When to visit Sandakan

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Sandakan? Give the team of experts at Inspiration Holidays a call and we will help you plan your Sandakan holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Sandakan holiday search tool will allow you to search for Sandakan holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Sandakan for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Sandakan holiday based on Sandakan weather, special events in Sandakan or even when the crowds in Sandakan are at their lowest.

Sabah, the Land Below the Wind, is sheltered from the wet-wet-wet monsoons and the devastating typhoons so characteristic of this region because of its strategic geographic location. There are no freezing winters here. These make Sabah an all-seasons destination.

The average temperature does not vary much throughout the year; the only noticeable difference in the weather is that you either have rains or you don’t. So don’t look up the weather reports when you plan a Borneo Malaysia holiday. You are going to be in Mother Nature’s sanctuary; go by the natural rhythms. If you want to go on a Sabah holiday for the wildlife, go when the turtles lay eggs or the orangutans are most likely to make an appearance.

Turtle-Watching Season

Turtles lay eggs throughout the year. But you may want to plan a turtle-watching holiday to Sabah between July and October when the seas are calmer. This ensures you can also take part in and enjoy the variety of water sports safely even without the skills of a pro. This stretch of time also coincides with the conventional dry season in Sabah, which means you can be in the midst of Nature without getting drenched.

Wet Season: A Rain-Drenched Nature Looks Fresh

The conventional wet season in Sabah is from October to March. But you don’t need to shy away from a holiday to Borneo in Malaysia just because it is raining. Rains bathe a parched land and breathe new life into it. The forests seems more verdant and suddenly, there seems to be many more hues of greens in Nature. It is cooler and more comfortable now. The pitter-patter of the rains on the roof, its tap on the leaves of the trees, and the steady drumming on the window panes that lulls you into a trance. The sound sculpture of rain in the primeval forest landscapes of Sabah is a magical experience.

Dry Season in Sabah: The Ideal Season to be Out and About

If you want to spot wildlife without the burden of ponchos and umbrellas, plan a Sabah holiday during the dry season. The temperatures do not reach scorching heights here, so it is comfortable being outdoors—exploring the virgin forests, cruising down the waterways, and diving to meet the denizens of the deep. July is also the festival season in Sabah. The streets are taken over by colorful processions, and the air is filled with laughter and lilting music.

The Fruiting Season: A Time When Orangutans Show Up More

You are guaranteed orangutan sightings at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre throughout the year. But the months from May to September brings these furry creatures out in droves. This is the fruiting season, and orangutans leave their dens on the high tree-tops and graze closer to the ground. The fruiting season also coincides with the dry season in Sabah. It is a great time to hike and explore the depths of the forests when the trails are heady with the scent of tropical fruits.