{"id":212,"date":"2017-05-29T01:00:09","date_gmt":"2017-05-29T01:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=212"},"modified":"2022-07-20T19:34:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T19:34:45","slug":"malaysia-school-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/activities\/malaysia-school-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"School\u2019s out! Where to take the kids during Malaysia School Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/school-holidays-malaysia-2.jpg\" alt=\"school-holidays-malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And you are running out of ideas on how to keep the \u2018kiddos\u2019 entertained during the school holidays?\u00a0No worries \u2013 we have some great ones here! Here&#8217;s our top picks of fun places to take your children for a fun family trip during the Malaysia school holidays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Where to go with the kids\u00a0over the Malaysia School Holidays<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-1024x58-2.png\" alt=\"family-divider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wonderfulmalaysia.com\/kuala-gandah-elephant-sanctuary.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Destinations-In-Pahang.d6131152.Hotel-Destinations\">Pahang, Malaysia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kuala-gandah-elephant-sanctuary-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary\" width=\"800\" height=\"673\" \/>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>CC2.0 \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lwy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LWYang<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Take a trip to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary (also referred to as the Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary), which is about a two hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n<p>Here, you can spend the whole day with elephants \u2013 which are either orphaned or rescued wild elephants \u2013 and play with them, take photos or even help to shower them. Admission is free but it would be nice if you gave a donation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Kuala-Gandah-Elephant-Sanctuary-Hotels.0-l6175851-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels Near Kuala Gandah[\/button][\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Flights to KL&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights-To-Kuala-Lumpur.d180008.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Search cheap flights to KL [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Address&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Location: Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Kuala Gandah, 28500 Lanchang, Pahang Darul Makmur.<\/p>\n<p>Phone: +609 &#8211; 2790 391<\/p>\n<p>Website:<a title=\"Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wonderfulmalaysia.com\/kuala-gandah-elephant-sanctuary.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-1024x58-2.png\" alt=\"family-divider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidzania.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KidZania<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Kuala-Lumpur-Hotels.d180008.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/KIDZANIA-KL-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kids as firefighters in Kidzania\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>\u00a0Courtesy of Malaysia Tourism Board<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The first of its kind in Asia, KidZania promises a whole day of fun. This new place for children\u00a0is designed as an edutainment theme park, where kids can role-play the vocation of their choice.<\/p>\n<p>The whole area is set up as a replica city that mimics the real world. As your child navigates his or her way through KidZania, he or she will get to see and learn things about the world by experiencing various occupations.<\/p>\n<p>There are more than 90 occupations to choose from, so you can be certain of a creative fun time here for the young ones. Definitely worth a visit this school holidays!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/KidZania-Hotels.0-l6217924-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels Near Kidzania[\/button][\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Flights to KL&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights-To-Kuala-Lumpur.d180008.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Search cheap flights to KL [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Address&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Location: Curve NX, 18 Jalan PJU 7\/5, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Phone: +60 1-300-88-5439<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website: <a title=\"KidZania KL Website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kidzania.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KidZania Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-1024x58-2.png\" alt=\"family-divider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legoland.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LEGOLAND<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Johor-Bahru.d6142145.Travel\">Johor Bahru<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1568 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legoland-malaysia-3.jpg\" alt=\"School holidays - Go to Legoland!\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Probably the most popular destination for a family vacation in Malaysia, Legoland offers more than 70 hands-on rides, slides, shows and attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Everything is really hands-on and you are encouraged to push, pedal, program, steer, splash, and have a fun interactive time on the attractions. There are several themed areas, such as Lego TECHNIC and Lego KINGDOMS, where children can explore attractions ranging from experiment centres to rollercoasters. It is definitely worth a one-day visit.<\/p>\n<p>There are also some really cool rooms in the <a title=\"Legoland Hotels for Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Nusajaya-Hotels-Legoland-Malaysia-Hotel.h6589337.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel at Legoland kids will love<\/a>! Legoland experience carries all the way through to the themed rooms where your kids can play pirate or princess.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/LEGOLAND-Hotel-Pirate-Room-2.jpg\" alt=\"LEGOLAND Hotel Pirate Room\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Nusajaya-Hotels-Legoland-Malaysia-Hotel.h6589337.Hotel-Information&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;]Book your stay at Legoland Malaysia Hotel [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Flights to\u00a0Johor&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights-To-Johor-Bahru.d6142145.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Search cheap flights to Johor\u00a0[\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Address&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Location: 7, Jalan Legoland, Bandar Medini,, 79250 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Phone:+60 7-597 8888<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website: <\/em><em><a title=\"Legoland Malaysia\" href=\"http:\/\/www.legoland.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Legoland Resort Malaysia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-1024x58-2.png\" alt=\"family-divider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legoland.com.my\/Explore\/Water-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LEGOLAND Water Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Johor-Bahru.d6142145.Travel\">Johor<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1569 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/legoland-waterpark-kl-2.jpg\" alt=\"Legoland waterpark KL for the school holidays\" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">CC2.0 \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mayprodrigo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lady May Pamintuan<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The water park is the latest additional to LegoLAND and has more than 20 slides and water-based attractions.<\/p>\n<p>It also boasts 70 Lego models. Highlights include the Joker Soaker (a fun interactive structure where children can aim water cannons at one another), Build-A-Raft River (a unique concept where children can customise their own raft made from Lego soft bricks before they float down the lazy river) and Lego Wave Pool, which the entire family can enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>So if you are already visiting LEGOLAND, extend your holiday by an extra day so you can visit the water park. Or you can buy tickets to access just the LEGOLAND Water Park\u00a0without going into LEGOLAND Theme Park.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Iskandar-Puteri-Hotels-Legoland-Malaysia-Hotel.h6589337.Hotel-Information&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Book\u00a0Legoland Hotel [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Legoland-Malaysia-Hotels.0-l6287911-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;]\u00a0Find Hotels Near Legoland Malaysia[\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Flights to\u00a0Johor&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights-To-Johor-Bahru.d6142145.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Search cheap flights to Johor\u00a0[\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Address&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Address: 7, Jalan Legoland, Bandar Medini,, 79250 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Phone:+60 7-597 8888<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website: <a title=\"Legoland Malaysia\" href=\"http:\/\/www.legoland.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Legoland Resort Malaysia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-1024x58-2.png\" alt=\"family-divider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"Sunway Lost World of Tambun\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sunwaylostworldoftambun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sunway Lost World of Tambun<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Perak.d6131148.Travel\">Perak<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/LOST-WORLD-OF-TAMBUN-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sunway Lost World of Tambun Waterpark\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Courtesy of Malaysia Tourism Board<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This theme park in Tambun has attractions for all ages. If your kids love playing in water, then this water theme is a great spot to take them for the Malaysia school holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Set in the midst of limestone cliffs and jungle, it has activities ranging from tube rides and a wave pool at the Water Park to rollercoaster rides and adventure trails at the Amusement Park.<\/p>\n<p>Those who want their children to learn more about nature should check out the Tiger Valley and the Petting Zoo.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to make a proper trip out of this, why not stay the night at <a title=\"Banjaran Hotsprings near Sunway Lost World\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Ipoh-Hotels-The-Banjaran-Hotsprings-Retreat.h3797939.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat<\/a>, which\u00a0is conveniently located next door and includes your own trail to the theme park. The retreat feature natural hot springs and an award-winning spa.<\/p>\n<p>Need something closer just because the little ones need a nap between rides? Stay right there in the theme park!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sunway-lost-hotel-malaysia-2.jpg\" alt=\"sunway-lost-hotel-malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"326\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Sunway Lost World Hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Ipoh-Hotels-Sunway-Lost-World-Hotel.h6835148.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunway Lost World Hotel <\/a>is a family-friendly hotel by the waterpark that gives you access to soak in that real holiday feel. Other nearby attractions include Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreation Park, Parkson Ipoh Parade Mall, Perak Stadium and Royal Perak Golf Club.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Ipoh-Hotels-Sunway-Lost-World-Hotel.h6835148.Hotel-Information&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217;\u00a0fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Book a room\u00a0at Sunway Lost World Hotel[\/button]\u00a0[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Flights to\u00a0Ipoh&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights-To-Ipoh.d1618.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Search cheap flights to Ipoh\u00a0[\/button]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Address&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Address:\u00a0No.1 , Persiaran Lagun Sunway 1, Sunway City Ipoh,, 31150 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Phone:<a class=\"fl r-rhscol-16\" title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+6055428888\" data-rtid=\"rhscol-16\" data-ved=\"0CLABEJAIKAEwFg\">+60 5-542 8888<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website: <a title=\"Sunway Lost World of Tambun\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sunwaylostworldoftambun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sunway Lost World of Tambun<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-1024x58-2.png\" alt=\"family-divider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sabahtourism.com\/destination\/tabin-wildlife-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tabin Wildlife Reserve<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Destinations-In-Sabah.d11188.Hotel-Destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sabah<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tabin-wildlife-reserve-malaysia-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" \/>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>CC2.0 \/\u00a0<a class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to shankar s.'s photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/shankaronline\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"26\">shankar s.<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>And our final pick of fun activities for kids during the Malaysia school holidays involves a family trip into nature. For kids to get really close to nature, the Tabin Wildlife Reserve is the place to be. This area of lowland dipterocarp forest is home to many endangered animals, such as the Borneo pygmy elephant, tembadau and the orangutan.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from animals, the other highlights here include the active and mineral-rich mud volcanoes \u2013 which attract a lot of wildlife. You can also go on a jungle trek, enjoy a night safari or night walk, try bird-watching, and learn about the rainforest.<\/p>\n<p>Stay a few nights at the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Lahad-Datu-Hotels-Tabin-Wildlife-Resort.h6928953.Hotel-Information?rfrr=Redirect.From.www.expedia.com%2FLahad-Datu-Hotels-Tabin-Wildlife-Resort.h6928953.Hotel-Information\">Tabin Wildlife Resort<\/a>, which features lodges set in the hills and also overlooking the Lipad River.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1576 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tabin-wildlife-resort-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tabin Wildlife Resort\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Getting There:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Tabin Wildlife Reserve is located near Lahad Datu, Sabah, about seven hours\u2019 drive from Kota Kinabalu. Take a <a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights-To-Lahad-Datu.d2037.Travel-Guide-Flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flight from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu<\/a>. Transfers to and from the Lahad Datu airport can be arranged by Tabin Wildlife Resort. The transfer journey takes approximately 1h 15min.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Where to Stay&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Lahad-Datu-Airport-Hotels.0-aLDU-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;]Hotels near Tabin Wildlife Reserve[\/button]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Flights to Kota Kinabalu&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights-To-Kota-Kinabalu.d602.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Search cheap flights to\u00a0Kota Kinabalu [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Address&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-address&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Address: Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Phone: <span class=\"_Xbe _due kno-fv\">+60 88-267 266<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website: <a title=\"Tabin Wildlife Reserve\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sabahtourism.com\/destination\/tabin-wildlife-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tabin Wildlife Reserve<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And there you go, lots of fun things to do for kids in Malaysia over the school holidays. Throw in a relaxing hotel stay near a golf course, shopping mall or retreat location, and lots of joy for\u00a0Bapa and Ibu too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Permanent Marker', handwriting; font-size: 18pt;\">Happy holidays, kids!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And you are running out of ideas on how to keep the \u2018kiddos\u2019 entertained during the school holidays?\u00a0No worries \u2013 we have some great ones here! Here&#8217;s our top picks of fun places to take your children for a fun family trip during the Malaysia school holidays. &nbsp; Where to go with the kids\u00a0over the&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/activities\/malaysia-school-holidays\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">School\u2019s out! 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