[2025 Kundasang Attraction] Travel Guide for Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle (Updated Apr)

November is the rainy season in Sabah (the rainy season is said to be from October to February) The rainy season can't stop us from having fun Rainy Sabah gave us a very different experience! 1. Mari Mari Cultural Village (recommended 👍) 2. Desa Dairy Farm - a must-see! 3. Sosodikon Hill - a windy place 🌬️🍃 4. Poring Hot Spring - go deeper, there are 6 canopy walks waiting for you to conquer (hiking 550m required) *forgot to take a picture of the hot spring 🤭 5. Kinabalu Park - for those who want to visit the Kinabalu Geopark Gallery, it opens at 9 am 6. Kundasang Market - selling all kinds of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants 7. Filipino Market 8. The Art Attic & 9. Salt and Paper - niche literary products (I bought beautiful magnets and stickers)

#travelanywhere Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle location: Jalan Cinta Mata Mesilou, 89308 Kundasang, Sabah. Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle(Desa Cattle Dairy Farm) is known as the ‘Little New Zealand’ of Sabah, its cooling air, foggy surroundings and highlands landscapes naturally make you feel as if you are somewhere overseas. Recently visited this farm with my family, the place is an ideal destination for the whole family, where there are plenty of activities such as feeding the calves with bottled milk, cattles & goats feeding, observing how milk is processed as well as the educational tour for all. If you have ever wondered how milk is collected and then commercialized, Desa Cattle Farm is the place to be. One of the highlights is they offers newly packed milk at the cafe( I love chocolate & coffee flavour), and you can also enjoys flavourful Gelato ice-cream. Visit to the Desa Cattle Dairy Farm are currently limited to three sessions daily with a limited number of visitors per each session. Sessions: 🐮 First session: 8.00 am – 11.00 am 🐮 2nd session: 11.00 am – 2.00 pm 🐮 3rd session: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Duration: 3 hours, entrance ticket: from RM8 Getting there: visitor can take mini bus or taxi from Jalan Padang Bus Station with direction to Kundasang/Ranau. Communicate with driver for drop-off at Kundasang town. A private or chartered vehicle is required to go to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm. Alternatively one can self-drive from Kota Kinabalu City. #awesomepic#sabah#familytrip

Throwback my trip to Sabah. Desa Dairy Farm with these cutie cows. The air is quite cool at the mountain. I really enjoy the breeze, very comfortable. Unfortunately the fogs has cover the Mount Kinabalu. It's was so stunning. It's a good memory with beautiful natural scenery. Very suitable for family trip. I also tried the fresh milk, yogurt, ice cream which is produced from the farm. So fresh and so yummy. #awesomepic #farm #natural #sabah

#timetotravel Recommended to do visit Sabah, as they have a beauty scenery in nature, clean river, seafood market, beauty beach and clear water to swim/aqua activities/mountain/ pasar tamu... KOTA Kinabalu CITY- Activities for seafood hunting, delicious food, souvenirs, muzium attractions, water sports activities at Sapi island/mamutik/Tunku Abdul Rahman park KOTA belud-melangkap campsite, pasar tamu KUNDASANG-Kinabalu mountain for hiking, desa cattle dairy farm Ranau-Tagal luanti fish spa..

Here you can enjoy more benefits and experience at Kota Kinabalu Sabah Here is at Kundasang, which is the place named Dairy Farm Little did you know, you can have an experience like New Zealand only in Malaysia! See the unique cows that looks a like with oversea cows! What an amazing view and best place also deal at heree Enjoyyy there also a lot of other place in Kundasang that you can go too

#newyearadventure #desafarm #kundasang #sabah Desa Farm is located at Jalan Cinta Mata Mesilou, 89308 Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia. It offers amazing beautiful scenery on the Kinabalu Mount and cold fresh air like at the mini New Zealand of Malaysia. Desa Milk is very popular in local cow milk industry, which most Sabahans, Sarawakians, and even Malaysians growing up drinking fresh milk from Desa Dairy Farm. The Farm is about 2.5 hour drive from the city of Kota Kinabalu.

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Went here for the second times and I'm still in love with this place. This is a very nice place with beautiful view to enjoy the cattle from afar and up close they’re roaming freely within the fenced up meadow. Also one of the few places to see the real size and black and white colored cows in Malaysia! The view with mountain backdrop is marvelous when the sky is clear during good weather. The weather here is so cool with the fresh air. There is also ice-cream made from the fresh milk from the cattle. Do try their gelato, it fits perfectly with the vibe and weather there. However, it is too crowded and rowdy with tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The area is huge with alot of activities such as calf and goat feeding as well as cow milking. The entrance fee is just rm5 per person. Overall, it is reasonably a good place to visit in Kundasang for a short few hours. This place is almost a 3 hours driving from KK. #sabah #kundasang #kinabalu #summervacation #desadairyfarm

Definitely a must place to visit when you come to sabah. Went there with all excitement until we saw a notice saying that the barn is closed due to biosecurity issue. It was ahuge disappointment for us especially we travelled. It could better if they can update the kind of issue in their page or Google.Now ticket you need to book online and limited visitor per day. You can choose morning or evening sessions. Great scenery with Mount Kinabalu background. Don't forget to get the gelato and fresh milk from their shop. #sabah

please come to this place! the yogurt very nice. feels like in Switzerland but this one can called “Malaysia swiss 😜” the whether very nice, feeling like oversea people. but swear its fantastic. must go to this place when you are flying to kota kinabalu.

The lush greenery and herds of cattle seen at Desa Dairy Farm, also dubbed as "The Little New Zealand" of Sabah, has become very popular among tourists visiting Kundasang - especially families with kids. The farm covers more than 200 hectares and produces fresh milk and cheese from its herd of black and white cows. Visitors to the farm can expect a day full of fun and knowledgeable facts on the processing of fresh milk. During your visit, tourists can feed baby farm animals like cows and goats with bottled milk and grass as they take in scenic views of the expansive farm and Mount Kinabalu. And of course, you must stop by the shop to purchase some freshly-made yoghurt ice cream, cheese and milk.

Sabah.. Bagus bahhhh Inginkan cuaca yg sejuk dan menikmati permandangan ala² New Zealand.. Bolehlah berkunjung ke sini gaiss#borneo#traveller

After passing the entrance gate, there’s a cafe on your right hand, the food is delicious and you can also stay overnight here to get a closer view of Mount Kinabalu.

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm is a dairy farm located at the foot of Mount Kinabalu in Kundasang Valley, Sabah, Malaysia owned by the Desa Cattle Sdn Bhd where most of Sabah's cow milk and dairy product been produced. Visitors are required to buy tickets online.

Desa Dairy Farm, Kundasang is a nice place with beautiful view to enjoy the cattle from afar and up close depends on the cattle as they’re roaming freely within the fenced up meadow. The view with mountain backdrop is marvelous when the sky is clear during good weather. Having said that, it is an educational place for children and family outing with viewing platform for the milking process, feeding baby goat and calf, etc. RM5 per entry for locals is reasonable. At the moment all the tickets are only available through their ticketing website. There is ice-cream, frozen yoghurt, assorted cheese and flavour yoghurt made from the fresh milk from the cattle selling there. Overall, it is reasonably a good place to visit for a short few hours, especially for family with kids. #bucketlistreboot

Playfully known as the ‘Little New Zealand’ of Sabah, this place reminds you of Kiwi land’s famous dairy farms. The cooling air, foggy surroundings and highlands landscapes naturally make you feel as if you are somewhere overseas. We hired a local tour guide to bring us around Ranau, alternatively you also can self-drive from Kota Kinabalu City.

Desa Cow Farm is home to the local Desa milk brand and the farm is popular with locals and tourists alike. It's easy to see why. With breathtaking views of majestic Mount Kinabalu overlooking lush meadows, it's no wonder it's called 'Little New Zealand' in Sabah. The main attraction here is the cattle farm, where families can participate in recreational and educational activities such as feeding calves and goats, understanding the milking process and making the final product. Attractions - Calves and Goats feeding, Magnificent View of Mount Kinabalu, Fresh milk, gelato ice cream, homemade pizza and cheese. Hotels - There are numerous homestay that you can book nearby Desa Dairy Farm with an affordable places from RM100-RM400. Food & Restaurants - There are also many restaurant that you can dine in nearby such as Hooga Cafe, public cafe, H.Benjamin Residence, Stawberry Cafe and etc. Shopping - This place also offer you to bring back their very own significant souveniours such as mug, t-shirt, bags and other local handmade as memories. #staycation #sabah #awesomepic

#travel #sabah #kotakinabalu #kundasang It’s a good experience to visit if you stay at Kundasang. You have to go at the right time before the breast feeding time starts. You can see the cows queue up and go to the stations and wait for breast feeding in orderly manner. Also you need to try the ice cream, its taste good.

get to experience look at the cow that produce milk, feed the cow, and taste their natural yogurt. the place also has nice view with Mount Kinabalu as background, such an amazing place. its also cold here, be advice to wear thick clothes if planning to visit. #travel #sabah

It was a fantastic trip to Desa farm with different kind of experience and climate. Cooling winds feel like in NZ ambience. Closer look to those imported breed of cows were some thing special.. We also went to the Desa cafeteria for fresh milk and finger foods. At the same time go back with few packs of fresh milks and yogurts. Highly recommend to others to visit this awesome farm!#awesomepic #staycation #couplestrip

Getting There - by car rental apps trevo. can ask me more for details and promo code 50% Attractions - fresh dairy product and can see milking process if u’re lucky enough Hotels - day trip Food & Restaurants - try their ice cream!!!!! especially the original ones because it tasted like llao llao and the choc one is not bad too! u can taste the cocoa and the creaminess. not too sweet. try their milk, box and fresh one in the cafe both taste good! everything is top notch. their sausages are juicy too even though it is just chicken Shopping - there is souvenir shop at the entrance u can go and look for ole2 hehe #desadairyfarm

#staycation Holiday with family, memory never be forget after 2 year after the pandemic. The scenery are so beautiful with a majestic of Mt. Kinabalu view. Do you feel the breeze of the wind? Then, i suggest you all can come here. Maybe someday you will conquer the Mount Kinabalu.

The location is just beautiful - it looks like Europe and the cool air helps the feeling for sure! The farm itself was pretty standard with the usual professional equipment for milking and cows enjoying the succulent looking grass. We tasted the milk and of course it was really good as one would expect right at the farm. We spent about an hour there. There is a fee to enter the place per person. In the farm, there are few of activities to see and experience yourself such as cow milking, feeding the calf and of course, eating the milk products. Need a lot of walking in the place. At the elevation of 1550+ meter above sea level, the cool air and the views were unforgettable. #besttrip #urbanexplorer

Day trip to Kundasang and along the way you will able to see the Mount Kota Kinabalu which is highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago as well as the highest mountain in Malaysia. Mount Kinabalu is also the 20th most prominent mountain in the world by topographic prominence. I’ve been there more then 3x and I still amaze with it strong and unique shape. If you like Mt Fuji, you will definitely like Mt KK too. sabah durian taste a bit different then the normal Malaysia durian. give it a try! #triplocal

These photos are taken from kundasang , very cozy weather

#kotakinabalutrip Brief History & Name Origin • Kota Kinabalu, or KK for short, means “Town of Mount Kinabalu.” • Once a British colony, it became part of Malaysia in 1963. • Today, it’s a vibrant city known for its natural beauty, rich culture, and friendly locals. Best Time to Visit • Open year-round, but the ideal time is from November to March when the weather is cooler and drier. Entry Fees & Travel Insurance • Attraction entrance fees range from $10–50 USD for adults, with children often half-price. • It’s highly recommended to get travel insurance that covers hiking and water sports. Top Things to Do 1. Kinabalu National Park (UNESCO Site) • Famous for Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia’s highest peak. • Climbing permits and licensed guides are required—book early! • Bring plenty of water, snacks, and warm clothing for higher altitudes. 2. Diving at Semporna • A diver’s paradise! Join PADI-certified courses or go island hopping. • Follow safety rules and respect marine life. • Don’t miss Sipadan, Mabul, or Mataking islands. 3. Kota Kinabalu City Tour • Visit the City Mosque, Atkinson Clock Tower, and the Handicraft Market. • Dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites. • Try local street snacks while strolling along the waterfront promenade. 4. Local Food Adventures • Must-tries: Nasi lemak, Char Kuey Teow, Tuaran mee, and seafood BBQ. • Eat at popular stalls or restaurants with good reviews to ensure hygiene. • Don’t forget to try fresh coconut water or Teh Tarik (pulled tea). Getting Around • Public transport is available but can be infrequent. • Grab (ride-hailing app) is cheap and reliable for city travel. • Car rental is available but drive carefully, especially in rural or mountainous areas. 3-Day Itinerary Day 1: • Explore KK city • Visit the local market, mosque, and museum • Enjoy a sunset seafood dinner by the sea Day 2: • Full-day trip to Kinabalu Park or Desa Dairy Farm • Hike, take in mountain views, and relax in hot springs Day 3: • Head to Semporna for a diving/snorkeling tour • Return for shopping or chill before departure Bonus Tips • Pack light, breathable clothes, and a raincoat. • Always carry insect repellent and sunscreen. • Try learning a few local phrases—it goes a long way with the locals!

Woke up to a sunrise that looked straight out of a dream — golden light spilling over the majestic Mount Kinabalu. The air? Crisp and cool, like nature’s own air-con. Sipped Sabah tea with a view that made every problem feel miles away. From exploring Desa Dairy Farm (hello, New Zealand vibes!) to the steamy Poring Hot Springs, every moment was magic. Kundasang, you’ve got my heart — and my camera roll full. #KundasangChronicles #AboveTheClouds #SabahEscape #sulaphouse #Sulapkundasang #manukanisland #ranaurabbitfarm #Marakaufishspa

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