Kapalai
11 days London to London
Once an island, Kapalai has suffered dramatically from erosion and now all that remains is a sand bar, perched on the Ligitan Reefs. Just 15 minutes from Sipadan, Kapalai is a total contrast, being one of the best 'muck diving' areas in the world. It is well known for diverse macro life, featuring rare subjects from Fire, Partner, and Sleeper Gobies, Dragonets, Wasp or Leaf Fish, gurnards, sea moths, tame Crocodile Fish, Giant Frogfish of different colours, eels, rays and more - the area is a Mecca for macro connoisseurs and photographers with an eye for cleverly camouflaged oddities.
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- Day 1. Depart London
- Flying overnight to Kota Kinabalu, changing planes in Kuala Lumpur.
- Day 2. Tawau & Semporna [D]
- Fly onto Tawau, followed by a short road and boat journey to Kapalai Island, where you will spend six nights at the Kapalai Dive Resort.
- Days 3 to 9. Kapalai Dive Resort [FB]
- Kapalai Dive Resort is actually a secluded water village built above the reef on stilts. Comprising twenty bungalows, comfortably furnished and en-suite, each boasting spectacular views from a roomy, private balcony. The open wooden walkways that connect the entire resort allow excellent views of the reef and its inhabitants. A large communal western sun deck, ideal for that sundowner, leads to the practically non-existent beach - a sand bar that only emerges during low tide. For nondivers, Kapalai's underwater-life can also be enjoyed by snorkelling. There are three guided boat dives a day and unlimited shore and night diving in front of the resort.
- Days 10 and 11. Homeward [B (Day 10 only)]
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