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A rental car is the best means to explore Tawau, but driving around Tawau can be quite a task especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you avoid unnecessary hassle, below are some tips on getting around Tawau:
Tawau maintains the national speed limit of about 30 miles/hour within city premises.
Car parking is available for short term as well as long term duration in the airport parking facility. Other options include the designated parking spaces of guesthouses and resorts.
From 10:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm are the prime rush hours, try and avoid the downtown area during these hours.
Located on the east coast of Sabah, Semporna is a popular tourist destination. Take the Semporna Proboscis River Cruise, specially if you are visiting with family to explore the wildlife and spot the Proboscis Monkey. Take a hiking trip up the Bohey Dulang island peak and look at the spectacular views of the sea and land.
Drive along side splendid vistas of the ocean to reach the beautiful town of Sipadan, the only oceanic island in Malaysia. About 5000 feet above seabed, Sipadan boasts of some of the best scuba diving spots in the world. The town is popular among tourists for its white sandy beaches and it colorful coral reefs with its rich marine life.