Bawang Jamal
Bavang Jamal is located near Simpang Mengayau or the “Tip of Borneo”. The village is the perfect gateway for beach lovers and backpackers who love sunsets, white sandy beaches, and taking a dip in crystal clear waters.
A stay at rustic Rungus longhouse run by the Agansai family offer visitors a typical village experience. You can also take the mangrove walk along the Jamal River (or Bavang Jamal) to camp under the stars at Kelambu Beach or simply bask in the glow of the legendary sunset at Kudat.
Programmes and activities
- Mangroves walk along the Jamal River (Bawang Jamal)
- Camp Under the stars at Kelambu beach.
Facilities
- Longhouse for stays
- Camping
- Toilets
Getting There
Bavang Jamal is like a secret hideaway. Just a 45-minutes drive along a kampong road from Kudat town, Bavang Jamal has access to a kilometer – long stretch of picturesque beach free from the ravages of civilization.