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Wake up to the call of exotic birds. Take a leisurely hike
through the jungle canopy. Snorkel among colourful marine life.
Watch fishes swim byfrom the privacy of your own balcony. Dine
al fresco under the moonlight…… Treat yourself to the
tranquility of this little patch of tropical paradise where you
can completely unwind and immerse yourself in the natural beauty
that surrounds you.
Idyllic Gayana Island Resort is an ecological paradise nestled
away in a beautiful bay on the far side of Gaya Island, off the
shores of Kota Kinabalu. Crystal clear waters and secluded
beaches wrap around the inlet, with lush tropical rainforest and
mangrove forming a serene backdrop.
Just minutes away from the bustling city, Gayana offers a
secluded island escape, designed and operated with nature in
mind. Gayana features 22 semi-detached overwater chalets built
on timber stilts constructed out of sustainable local woods with
thatched roofs.
The resort also features a gift shop, offering a selection of
beach wear, leisure wear, handicrafts, postcards and snacks.
Conveniently located at the reception lobby, it is popular with
guests and visitors alike.
Gayana offers non-motorised watersport facilities including
canoeing, snorkelling, sea kayaking and scuba diving. Island
hopping, fishing and crab catching can also be arranged upon
request. As the forest is virtually at your doorstep, you can
also go jungle trekking.
The challenging 6 Km trial leading from the resort through the
thick canopy of high dipterocarp trees to the nearby Malohom
Beach is well-marked and can be explored with a guide or on your
own.
The resort's ground is also a sanctuary to many of the island's
wildlife such as the pied hornbills, long tailed macaques,
monitor lizards, wild boars, green imperial pigeons, jungle
rats, geckos, snakes, buffy fish owls and various species of
insects.
So keep your camera handy…… you'll never know who or what you'll
bump into. However, it is important to remember to keep your
distance. Do not feed or provoke the animals in any way.
Swimming in the open sea can be fun, but do watch out for
stonefish, sea urchins, scorpion fish and sharp rocks.This is
because the resort is sitting on a reef. Do wear shoes or any
other suitable footwear if you insist on swimming in the crystal
clear waters. The Nature Pool is just as fun!
Being one of only 6 such facilities in the world, Gayana offers
you the unique opportunity to observe the various species of
giant clam and marine life housed in 19 display aquariums at
close range at the Marine Ecology Research Centre (MERC). The
MERC focuses on the conservation, rehabilitation and restoration
of the coral reefs and its key organism, the giant clam. Several
interactive programmes are currently being offered to interested
guests and visitors, including the Marine Ecology Seminar and
Field Trip.
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Team-building is
one of the resort's attractions, especially for convention
groups who enjoy the various challenging outdoor activities. The
refreshing cool air of the highlands creates the perfect setting
for outdoor team building activities.
The activities
designed byexperts help develop and foster greater team spirit,
better working dynamics and provide excellent team building
experiences. What an excellent way to relax after those endless
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Team building activities available
paintball wargames, obstacles courses,
high and low ropes, prosiking, treasure hunt/explorace/fear
factor with a theme eg crime scene to solve, walk hunt, car hunt
survival night (where participants will be tested on their skill
to survive for 1 day and 1 night), raft building and rafting
race, beach games eg. beach volleyball, futsal, kayak, race,
corporate team building games, tubes games and race, water polo,
map reading and orienteering, telematches etc
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