Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures

Welcome to Downbelow

PADI 5 Star Dive Adventure Centre & Dive Shop plus Adventure Travel Centre - Sabah Malaysia Borneo.

Our PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Scuba Diving Centre comprises of our Dive Shop and Classroom, our Adventure Travel Centre located in Kota Kinabalu City, plus our full service Beach House Dive Centre on the tropical paradise Island of Pulau Gaya in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park TARP. Just 8 minutes speedboat ride from central Kota Kinabalu and 1 hour Speedboat ride from Pulau Tiga - Survivor Island. Usukan Bay WW2 Wrecks, Deluar Shoals, Tuaran Dive Sites and Mayne Rock.

Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures Sdn. Bhd is the brainchild of British expats and award winning Photo Journalists Richard and Joanne of Downbelow Dive Centre UK.

Upon realizing that the country is not only a biological melting pot but also a hidden treasure for Travelers, Sport Enthusiasts, Adventure Training and Team Building Events, Downbelow were eager to replicate the success of their UK Adventure Company to Sabah, Malaysian Borneo and introduce existing international clients to this wonderfully diverse part of the world.

On all our courses and activities you will find high standards of safety, very high staff to guest / student ratio, experienced, well qualified staff and flexibility to your needs and to the conditions.

Licensed under the Malaysian Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism,  we pride ourself on a personal approach to every client, whether a traveler, honeymoon couple or corporate events manager and we're happy to give advice and recommendations for anyone visiting the region.  

Adventure Training and Team Building for Groups & Corporate Events

We have been running Adventure Training Expeditions and Team Building Corporate Events worldwide for more than 10 years, to countries such as Nepal, Africa, USA, Thailand, Maldives and India.

Programs, Events and Activities

Within the state you have access to some of the best hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, jungle trekking, wildlife safaris, river and sea kayaking, scuba diving, white water rafting, coastline, tropical islands and ocean anywhere in the world.

The Perfect Location - Gaya Island, Kota KInabalu, TARP

Our Island based PADI 5 Star Dive & Adventure Centre is the perfect location for such events. Here we have a large Dive & Adventure Centre, a large natural training lagoon, direct access to some beautiful coral reefs with all dive sites just minutes away, excellent trekking through primary rainforest and a large grassy area, perfect for camping or playing football and volleyball.

Adventure Training and Team Building

Adventure training & team building complements both individual and collective development and should be:

• Planned and executed with proper supervision by qualified staff
• Have well defined objectives, with clear instruction
• Provide mental stimulation by exposure to the perceived element of risk
• Stimulate initiative and teamwork