Omadal IslandBodgaya IslandSipadan ScubaKereta Sewa SempornaBukit Tengkorak Archeological SiteLarapan Island

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Semporna

Semporna is a town in Tawau Division district, Malaysia of about 62,641 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit: 61 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 beaches & coast and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Omadal Island, Bodgaya Island and Tun Sakaran Marine Park.

4.4818° N, 118.6112° EPop. 62,641

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Within 30 km98 places

Within 50 km146

Must-see17

Notable108

Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Omadal Island

Island · 22 km

Bodgaya Island, island near Semporna

Bodgaya Island

Island · 26 km

Tun Sakaran Marine Park, nature spot near Semporna

Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Nature spot · 27 km

Places near Semporna by type

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Rivers, islands & mangroves — Omadal Island, Pulau Bangau Bangau, Bodgaya Island83 · from 2 km Hill stations & viewpoints — Limau Limau, Mount Conner, Mount Sirongol37 · from 12 km Churches — St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Gereja Anglikan St. Matthew, St. Jude's Catholic Church9 · from 1 km Parks — Kereta Sewa Semporna, Taman Bandar Semporna, Taman Tong Talun6 · from 1 km

Beaches & coast — Pasalat Reef, Jati Bay, Maiga Island53 · from 1 km Mosques & dargahs — Masjid Pekan Semporna, Masjid Sri Melanu, Komuniti As Salam19 · from 1 km Wildlife, forests & gardens — Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Bans Hill, Silabukan Protection Forest Reserve7 · from 5 km Caves — Semorang Cave, Batu Tengar Cave, Pababola Cave4 · from 30 km

One day from Semporna

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm

87 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

8:00 amLeave Semporna
8:17 amLarapan Islandisland · 1 hrs
9:48 amBodgaya Islandisland · 1 hrs
11:30 amOmadal Islandisland · 1 hrs
12:47 pmBum Bum Islandisland · 1 hrs
2:02 pmBukit Tengkorak Archeological Sitemuseum · 1.5 hrs
3:26 pmBack in Semporna

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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Semporna?

Sipadan Scuba (attraction, about 1 km), Scuba Junkie (attraction, about 1 km), B.S.D.S Billabong Scuba (attraction, about 1 km), Big John Scuba (attraction, about 1 km), Muzium Tun Sakaran (museum, about 1 km), Omadal Island (island, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Semporna?

146 places on Spotwander: 61 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 beaches & coast, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 mosques & dargahs, 12 other attractions.

Which is the nearest river spot to Semporna?

Pulau Bangau Bangau, about 2 km by road; Daisy Islet (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Semporna?

Maiga Island, about 1 km by road; Pulau Kalapuan (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Semporna?

Start in Semporna, visit Larapan Island, then Bodgaya Island, then Omadal Island, then Bum Bum Island, then Bukit Tengkorak Archeological Site, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.