Kundasang and Desa Dairy Farm
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Cool highland farms below Mount Kinabalu, with dairy cows, vegetable stalls and wide views of the mountain on clear mornings.
Visitor guide
Getting there
In Ranau district, near Kinabalu Park. Desa Cattle Dairy Farm is in Mesilau, Kundasang; Sabah Tourism lists a minibus, taxi, your own car or a tour from Kota Kinabalu.
What to do
- Visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm: feed the calves and goats, see how the milk is processed, and try the dairy products.
- Visit the Kundasang War Memorial, built in 1962, with four gardens (Australian, English, Borneo, and a contemplation garden with a pool) and a video on the Sandakan Death March.
The weather here
It is much cooler than on the coast, and cloud often covers Mount Kinabalu by late morning, so go early if you want the view. Bring a light jacket and rain protection; roads can be misty in the afternoon.
Good to know
- Desa Cattle Dairy Farm asks visitors to book online in advance and runs its visits in daily sessions.
- The war memorial honours the prisoners of war who died at Sandakan and on the death marches to Ranau: keep the visit quiet and respectful.
Checked on 30 September 2026 against: Desa Cattle Dairy Farm (Sabah Tourism Board) · Sabah Tourism Board: Kundasang War Memorial
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