We know Desa Cow Farm offers kids and family an opportunity to feed farm animals.
What we did not know was the nice cool temperature, around 20 to 25 degrees aircon weather!
Look at the pockets of clouds floating across, and the green grassy meadow. This could be a scene out of New Zealand. Sabah? Unbelievable!
One of Sabah’s iconic bridge. Tourists will normally pass this suspension bridge at Tamparuli. Our guide told us the name came from someone who mis-heard “temporary” hee hee. Any Sabahan can verify?
Kids were curious to see cars giving way to each other on the single lane. No traffic lights π
At the other end of the bridge lies a small marketplace. Visitors can buy some local produce or souvenirs.
But walk another 3 min infront and you will catch a glimpse of Mount Kinabalu!
If you are lucky, you can even see Mount KK’s peak and grandeur.
Pineapples anyone? We noticed the folks around this area loves pineapples?
Our friendly guides from Amazing Borneo, Stephanie and Eric π We got a comfortable 10 seater van to ferry us all over Sabah.
As we near our destination and our ride climb higher, certain sections of the road is covered in fog!
Desa Cow Farm is located at Kundasang, about 2 hours plus drive from KK city.
Climb the rocks to get a better view, and photo op.
Besides enjoying the cool scenery, kids enjoyed feeding milk and grass to the cows, and ice cream for themselves.
We ended up feeding more cows and goats than expected and itinerary was delayed. Nevermind, as long as the kids are enjoying themselves π
Kids disliked the cow’s long yucky tongue, too slimy and sticky haha.
The cows outdoor seem to be enjoying a better (greener) lifestyle.
Kids now understand how milk are extracted and process into ice cream π
At high attitute, the sky is always blue and cloud white. Hundreds of Instagram worthy photos await.
We spend almost two hours at Desa Cow Farm, entry is free. Bottled milk for the cows cost RM1.50, and grass (for goats) RM1.00. We will recommend Desa Cow farm for all animal-loving families.
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Do pop by our Sabah itinerary and photos below.
– Sabah 8D7N itinerary
– Sabah Day 1 – Street food discovery
– Sabah Day 2 – White Water Rafting!
– Sabah Day 3 – Twin Islands Hopping
– Sabah Day 4 AM – Desa Cow Farm
– Day 4 PM – Kinabalu Park
– Day 5 – Poring Hot Spring + Waterfall + Canopy walk
– Day 6 – Gaya Island Resort – Luxury Villa
– Day 7 – Gaya Island Resort Family Activities
More photos have been uploaded on our Fanpage album :
– Day 1 and 2 – Klagan hotel, White Water rafting
– Day 3 – Water sports, Island hopping
– Day 4 – Desa Cow Farm and Kinabalu Park
– Day 5 – Poring Hot Spring and vicinity
– Day 6 – Gaya Island Resort
– Day 7 – Snorkeling and private beach
– Day 8 – Hiking, Home sweet home
so so so cheap to feed the goats and cows! And your picture of the cows with the low lying clouds looked like switzerland lor! haha Good alternative to Cow-Watch!
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haha May, Sabah ηη π
The farm experience was above our expectation π
I’ve never thought of Sabah as a holiday destination besides going to dive or hanging out at the resort. Good to know there are things to do inland too. Can consider…
Michelle | The Chill Mom recently posted…7 Tips for Mothers Drowning in Sea of Chores
Yes Michelle, there are more activities inland (paragliding, ATR, whitewater raft).
Many folks know about Philippines (Boraqay etc) but not many venture to Sabah (Except hiking up KK)
The area surrounding the cow farm is so scenic. I have heard good stuff about Sabah but never really seen it in real life. Another destination to consider for family travel. Thanks Andy, for showing us around π
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Hi Danessa, we are also surprised at the variety of family-friendly activities in and around Sabah π
The pictures are beautiful!!! Definitely a place I would like to go with my family!
-Priscilla-
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Thank you Priscilla, pictures cannot do justice to the farm’s surrounding scenery and weather π
The weather is so cooling! And it doesn’t even look abit like being in part of Malaysia. Definitely a place to consider for a holiday….
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Yup Cynthia, Sabah is cheaper than Philippines too π
Lovely family trip .. I wonder when we can travel to Sabah.. The scenary there is absolutely beautiful!
Phoebe recently posted…Adventures in Gardens of Wonder – Children Festival 2016 @ Gardens by the Bay
Yup, Phoebe and family should consider KK and surrounding. Tons of activities await families π
I have never thought of visiting Sabah as a holiday destination, but the pictures just proved me wrong!
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Wow fun and educational! This actually reminds me of Australia hahaha.. such lovely blue skies!
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Hello.. glad I found your page for Sabah with family. Can I check where else can I go after feeding cow? Mt KK park along the way?
Hi Tracy, Desa is in Kundasang, and you may refer to this map “https://sengkangbabies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sabah-map.jpg”
KK park is near, and you drive about 35km to Poring Hot Spring. Try the rainforest and canopy walk and try the swimming pool (non-hotspring).
All in our blog articles (end of page).
cheers, Andy
Thanks andy. I just realized that there is a Day4 AM and PM.
Tot of the Canopy but dun think my 70yr old MIL can take it