Homestay at Pukak, Kiulu Sabah

Pukak and Matabang Homestay, 20km from Tamparuli Sabah.


The cool and hilly area of Kiulu near Tamparuli is located about 45 minutes drive north east ofKota Kinabalu. From the famous Jambatan Tamparuli (Tamparuli hanging bridge), you continue uphill for most of the drive to get to Kampung Pukak Homestay, about 30 minutes away. The drive provides the opportunity to enjoy scenic sights such as the Kiulu River, which is perfect for White Water Rafting as well as terraced paddy fields in various sizes. A visit to tamu (or an open market) in Tamparuli on Wednesdays is a must!

For oversea tourist contact us at: D7travel and Tours or email to: Tamparulisabah@gmail.com

Pukak is located 20km from Tamparuli, a small town not far from Kiulu Town and it took about 45 minute from Kota Kinabalu City by land transport. Pukak town take one step a head by providing this services to the local and foregin tourist. Pukak Homestay is jointventure with the local in Pukak with Sabah Government under Sabah Tourism Board. Pukak and Matabang Homestay is under the supervision from Sabah Tourism Board. Tourist who stay at this homestay can enjoy Kiulu White River Rafting, take a bath at the Tuaran River, enjoy the Tamus at Pukak, Kiulu, Tamparuli and Tuaran.

Other places that the tourist can visit is Hatob-hatob waterfall at Malangan Lama under supervision by St John Tuaran and Pulau Kelapa at Malangan Baru. The best month of the year for the tourist to visit Pukak and Tamparuli is on February till September. Tourist can stop at Tamparuli Town first to enjoy delicious food there and buy some neccessity goods to be use at the Pukak and Matabang Homestay.

The cool and hilly area of Kiulu is located about 45 minutes drive north east of Kota Kinabalu. From the famous Jambatan Tamparuli (Tamparuli hanging bridge), you continue uphill for most of the drive to get to the first Homestay at Kampung Pukak, about 30 minutes away. The drive provides the opportunity to enjoy scenic sights such as the Kiulu River, known to all white water rafters in Sabah, as well as terraced padi fields in various sizes.

Below is the list Homestay at Kiulu, Pukak and Tamparuli.

P/s: You can directly call them or use an agent for your own convenience.

Contact:

Pukak Homestay

Mr. Conrad Willigon on +6013 8576189 (mobile)

Tel: +6088 717458

Fax: +6088 710766

P.O.Box 25, 89257 Tuaran Sabah Malaysia

Email: nativehomestay@yahoo.com / info@borneonativehomestay.com

Mitabang Homestay

Mr. Ariffin Gadait (Coordinator) on +6019 8624585 (mobile)

Tel: +6088 225753, 255752(O), 268473(H)

Fax: +6088 257091

Email: ariffin.gadait@sabah.gov.my

P.O.Box 8, 89257 Tamparuli Sabah Malaysia

List of homestay and the person in charge

1. Christoeh Galid

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room), without fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

2. Dikau Gani

Rooms: 1 rooms (1-2 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

Gangon Gulunu, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room), with standing fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

3. Gintin Garati

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room), without fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

4. Joipen Gadamin

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-2 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

5. Jolius Sorop

Rooms: 1 rooms (1-3 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

6. Joos Galed

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

7. Julius Yukin, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 4 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with standing fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, laundry, computer and television.

8. Loimi Yukin, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 3 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with table fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, laundry, computer and television.

9. Mickey Salleh, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 3 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with standing fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

10.Nancy Burut, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 3 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with table fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, television, and laundry.

11. Noriah Gimus

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-2 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

12. Selinna Gilangan

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

13. Thomas Gumpait

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with standing fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, laundry, computer and television.

14. Tiahin @ Kisung B. Gumbongo

Rooms: 1 rooms (1-2 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

15. Yaw Yuk Chin @ William Yaw

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room), without fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

Story by: Admin Tamparuli Sabah

Sources: Star Stream Group and Sabah Tourism Board

Picture: Sabah Tourism Board and Star Stream Group