Rafflesia Information Center

Rafflesia Information Centre

Learn more about the largest flower in the world !

Located along the Kota Kinabalu-Tambunan highway,many local sabahans often just drive past this gem of a center called the Rafflesia Information Center. Maybe its because its always there and the interest to visit can be postponed to another more convenient time. But for tourists and first time visitors to Sabah, this is really worth a visit because the rafflesia information center offers one of the most comprehensive source of interesting information about the Rafflesia ! It is after all the largest flower in the world !

Richard and Maria at the Rafflesia Information Center

Apart from the obvious attraction which is when the rafflesia is in bloom, the center also showcases many other nature related attractions. Visitors can see and appreciate the local native trees which are conveniently grown both naturally and planted by nature minded individuals.

The official Sabah Tourism site is a good source for information about this center and you can check it out here

Some details regarding how to get there :

Rafflesia Information Centre
Tambunan
Located at the roadside of the edge of a forest reserve is the Rafflesia Information Centre. This centre is set aside for the conservation purposes of the remarkable rafflesia flower. The Rafflesia Information Centre is situated about an hour’s drive away from Kota Kinabalu. (source:Rafflesia Information Center)

The Rafflesia Information Centre is open daily to visitors from 8am to 3pm. Here, visitors can look forward to a jungle trekking adventure to look for the rafflesia flower. It is advisable to wear comfortable trekking shoes in the attempt to trek through the RIC’s challenging terrain.

Richard Smeets and wife Maria, from the Netherlands recently visited the site with Aunty Doris and found the place to be really beautiful and informative. Be prepared to do some trekking if you happen to want a close look at a raflessia flower in bloom. Information on the latest bloom can be obtained from the site managers.

This center is just a small part of what is available to visitors to Sabah. You can explore the many adventures and activities by checking in with the official Sabah Tourism Website of course, but you can also email me if you are looking for any particular information on Sabah.

Mary and Angelo’s Beautiful Integrated Organic Farm

Mary and Angelo’s Beautiful Integrated Organic Farm (AM AquaCulture Enterprise)

Have you ever wanted to visit a peaceful place that you can feel so at home and free and really close to nature and the natural environment ?

Integrated Organic Farming

Beautiful fresh water talapia farms

With all the rush of daily living, the pressure of meeting targets and deadlines, it is no wonder that so many of us forget to attend to our mental and physical rest and relaxation needs.

It seems that whenever we are making plans to go out somewhere to have a break there are always so many unexpected new commitments that prevent us from going away. But it does not have to be that way if you just take some moments to watch the following video clips we took recently.

Our wonderful hosts are Mary and Angelo Asis ,owners of AM Aquaculture Enterprise from Tambunan deep in the heart of Sabah, Malaysia ! Mary and Angelo are both self employed and self motivated entrepreneurs who know what its like to take a break and relax at their beautiful integrated organic farm located near the cool town of Tambunan.

Its about one and a half hours scenic drive along the highway A3 from Kota Kinabalu and the road takes you on an uphill climb to the highest point at 6,000 ft amsl before it begins the downhill drive to a highland town of Tambunan, home to a very progressive and enterprising dusun community.

The Integrated farm is situated in a very cool site with a clear and unpolluted stream running through the farm making it even beautiful as there is the feeling of being surrounded by the continuous sounds of running water. Flowers, fruits and herbal plants are everywhere ! And although there is now mains electricity available, Mary and Angelo still use the many Solar Photovoltaic electric power systems which they installed some 15 years ago when they first decided to create the nature retreat for their family and friends.

Visitors are always delighted to watch as Mary and Angelo seem to be able to “talk” to their fish and many other animals who help to make the farm a really worthwhile visit!

Integrated Organic Farming

Beautiful fresh water talapia farms

If you are looking for a refreshing weekend break or just a place to relax a trip to this integrated organic farm can open your eyes to the wonders of nature !