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Mari Mari Cultural Village
Mari Mari Cultural Village
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
Cultural Tours • Cooking Classes • Nature & Wildlife Tours
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The village is located about 25 minutes away from the city. The journey will take you to long roads surrounded by a rich spectrum of greenery and over arched by wild blue skies. In the village, the colors of cultural diversity are not an issue but rather our pride, where you can savor the soul of Sabah. Upon arrival at the entrance of the village, you will be ushered to the warmth of different homes of the ethnicity of Sabah. Each home was built by descendants of the tribes they represent and offer you a truly genuine experience seeing everything in and around the village lends to its magical prowess of taking you back in time. Not only does this village portray these tribes (5 tribes) through the architectural genius of their traditional houses, but also through a range of simulated lives of the olden epoch by the residents of the village. Acquaint yourself with each tribe as they let you come into their house and their simple yet intricate lives. As you traverse the village, you will find demonstration huts along the main houses in which daily activities of old times come into life. For example, the making of blowpipe, starting a fire (from bamboo), tattoo-making (and its symbolisms) and etc. By the end of your journey into the past, you have been given a setting for you to see, hear, taste and feel the uniqueness of what Sabah truly is. An unforgettable encounter of our Sabahan homeland... AS IT IS... AS IT WAS...
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5 hours
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Elvira
4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Its a lovey place, with an amazing staff. You really feel the love the people have with their work. We learnt a lot with this experience.
Written 11 February 2023
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Christa M
22 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Educational and fun. The different tribal houses were a great way to learn about the Sabah tribes and their cultures. The demonstration and food and rice wine tastings were great, as were the game and dance performance. Enthusiastic and informative guides and participants in the activities. Make sure you arrange your return transport in advance.
Written 4 January 2023
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TimC007
Ubud, Indonesia92 contributions
Dec 2022
One of the BEST cultural experience days that I have ever attended around the World - really well created and done - a FULL 4 hour experience - This place is a MUST if visiting KK in Sabah
Written 30 December 2022
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mad0scar
Sydney, Australia26 contributions
Oct 2022
Great place to learn about the history of the Malay peoples and how they lived. Tour guide very informative. Each tribal home had the locals portraying old way of living with demonstrations and food tasting along the way. Definitely recommend having a guide as they provide you with the information. At end of tour had Malay style high tea which was different but good and then dance performance. Good gift shop that has goods made by village residents at good prices. Bring bottle of water as can be humid when walking around. Uneven ground and ladders/stairs to climb.
Written 29 December 2022
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nur athirah
5 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
A Good Place to visit with a family. suitable place to learn about culture. nice place to OOTD with a family
Written 16 October 2022
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stuffmatters
London, UK854 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Whilst staying in KK, Mari Mari Cultural village is a fantastic opportunity to experience a little of Sabahs culture through seeing how the Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut tribes live and meeting representatives of each who are very happy to show you their lifestyle, food and drink. It is essentially a living museum preserving Sabahs tribal cullture in an authentic way.
Located approx 30 mins outside KK in the foothills, Mari Mari is privately owned and well organised. It is good value given its 100 Ringit cost for a 3 hr visit comprising a guided tour of the various tribal houses, a dance performance and a local lunch. We attended the 10am session. There is a second one at 2pm.
On arrival (preferable to book to avoid disappointment) you will be allocated to a group of about 10 and introduced to your tour leader. We were very fortunate to be allocated Popoi who was an excellent communicator and sharer of the various tribal stories.
The various tour groups then tour independently shepherded by their guides which works well with very few bottlenecks. The tour starts with a walk across the river on a swing bridge before visiting each of the 5 tribal houses where you meet tribal members, sample some snacks and drinks before ending up at the Performance hall for a short cultural performance which is then followed by lunch. The tour is certainly child friendly.
Very highly recommended for a brief but authentic insight into Borneo's tribal culture
Located approx 30 mins outside KK in the foothills, Mari Mari is privately owned and well organised. It is good value given its 100 Ringit cost for a 3 hr visit comprising a guided tour of the various tribal houses, a dance performance and a local lunch. We attended the 10am session. There is a second one at 2pm.
On arrival (preferable to book to avoid disappointment) you will be allocated to a group of about 10 and introduced to your tour leader. We were very fortunate to be allocated Popoi who was an excellent communicator and sharer of the various tribal stories.
The various tour groups then tour independently shepherded by their guides which works well with very few bottlenecks. The tour starts with a walk across the river on a swing bridge before visiting each of the 5 tribal houses where you meet tribal members, sample some snacks and drinks before ending up at the Performance hall for a short cultural performance which is then followed by lunch. The tour is certainly child friendly.
Very highly recommended for a brief but authentic insight into Borneo's tribal culture
Written 14 August 2022
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Rex Tan Chwan Shiuh
1 contribution
Jul 2022
Funny tour guide, authentic Orang Asli food, informative tour, well-maintained facilities, good for family trips.
Written 26 July 2022
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Ivy.z
Dubai, United Arab Emirates296 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Having grown up in KK, I have never been to any cultural village. But when I came back for the summer holidays with my kids and husband, we decided to visit this place. This place exceeded my expectations as it’s educational and interactive. There are 5 ethnic houses for visitors to go in and each house offers the ethnic cuisine, even the local lihing (“rice wine”). At the end of the visit there is a cultural dance performance and food served after the performances. Nothing fancy - it’s fried rice, fried rice noodles, fried banana, spring rolls and some fruits.
Highly recommend this if you like to learn about the Sabahan ethnic groups.
Highly recommend this if you like to learn about the Sabahan ethnic groups.
Written 23 July 2022
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Lim E
14 contributions
May 2022 • Family
If you interested about orang asli history and culture, please do come here.Is a good choice you will not regret.
Written 26 May 2022
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TRAWORLD
Malaysia19 contributions
Aug 2020
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: 10 am, 2 pm (Currently they only open on Weekend & Public Holidays)
𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲: RM100/pax
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: English Speaking Guide, House Tour with Demo Activities, Cultural Performance, Welcoming Drink, Meals - Lunch/Hi-tea/Dinner
Mari Mari Cultural Village is located in the countryside of Kota Kinabalu and is about 35 minutes ride from the town depending on the traffic. Mari Mari Cultural Village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo's ethnic culture. The village has 5 different ethnic tribes such as the Kadazan-Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut. You'll be touring around in a group with a professional guide. Along the way, you'll not only get to understand the culture, but you can also experience some of Borneo tribes' foods, drinks, and performances. I hope I didn't expose too many details, it's best for you to experience it yourselves. It is truly worth a visit for everyone. Let’s support domestic travel!
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: 10 am, 2 pm (Currently they only open on Weekend & Public Holidays)
𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲: RM100/pax
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: English Speaking Guide, House Tour with Demo Activities, Cultural Performance, Welcoming Drink, Meals - Lunch/Hi-tea/Dinner
Mari Mari Cultural Village is located in the countryside of Kota Kinabalu and is about 35 minutes ride from the town depending on the traffic. Mari Mari Cultural Village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo's ethnic culture. The village has 5 different ethnic tribes such as the Kadazan-Dusun, Rungus, Lundayeh, Bajau, and Murut. You'll be touring around in a group with a professional guide. Along the way, you'll not only get to understand the culture, but you can also experience some of Borneo tribes' foods, drinks, and performances. I hope I didn't expose too many details, it's best for you to experience it yourselves. It is truly worth a visit for everyone. Let’s support domestic travel!
Written 29 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
missnisha2882
Singapore, Singapore15 contributions
I seen review mention entrance at RM100 but the website show higher. Where to get the ticket at RM100 or lower as i am coming in group of 8. Thank you
Z&M
Türkiye183 contributions
Hu miss nisha. We were there less than 2 months ago and we payed 100Rm at the cashier counter. It includes the guided tour and the buffet lunch. It excludes the transportation. With the transportation to and back from the village, it is something like 168Rm or 170Rm, i cannot really remember.
If you have your own car, it will be better since it will be cheaper. Grab is also cheaper but for 8 persons it won't be really easy since you will need 3 cars i guess. And then impossible to find a grab ride back from the village. So you can rent 2 cars if it will be cheaper than Mari Mari transportation.
Maybe you can also try your chance for a small discount since you are a big group.
Auha1901
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia45 contributions
Will you recommend to do this with a toddler and baby in tow?
KatielouAustralia
Hobart, Australia1,606 contributions
No. Paths are uneven and there are steep steps into the houses. I think the children would be too young to enjoy the experience.
ccrandall2
Long Beach, CA2 contributions
Is this wheelchair accessible? I can get in and out of a wheelchair and walk short distances and do some stairs.
KatielouAustralia
Hobart, Australia1,606 contributions
Parts of the village are accessible but some of the longhouses have steep steps to climb into them
ccrandall2
Long Beach, CA2 contributions
Is this wheelchair accessible?
Darci
123 contributions
I'm afraid not, 'cos the tour tskes you through the countryside and up the stairs to visit cottages. Unfortunately.
GnetDaniel
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia19 contributions
Is there good phone/data connection at Mari Mari Cultural Village? Planning a mini team challenge for my group when we visit the location. Thank you!
260Maud
Glasgow, UK104 contributions
Good connection if it’s your own WiFi data
What price is entry for a 6 year old.
Jayen Shah
Mumbai, India143 contributions
Hi, I do not recollect how much exactly was the cost of a 6-year child. I also agree with other respondents that entry-fee should not be a deterrent, please do take the kid.
Hi, can I know is there any in-house tour guide if I go there by myself?
Riverbug
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
hi, yes we have in house guide for walk in customer but to make thing smoother we recommend that you make phone booking to avoid any problem tel:+60138814921