Sabah's 10 Tallest Waterfalls (2026)
Sabah's waterfalls ranked by height, each inside a gazetted forest reserve, park or conservation area across the state. Captured 1 September 2026.
Quick answer
According to Malaysia's Top Ten, Sabah's tallest waterfall is Kadamaian Falls, on the southern flank of Mount Kinabalu inside Kinabalu Park, at an estimated 700 metres — nearly six times the height of 2nd-placed Langanan Waterfall (120 metres) near Poring Hot Springs, also inside Kinabalu Park. Tawai Waterfall (95 metres), known as Sabah's second-tallest easily documented waterfall, ranks 3rd. Every waterfall on this list sits inside a gazetted forest reserve, park or conservation area, and most height figures are estimates rather than surveyed measurements, as sourced.
- Kadamaian Falls, at an estimated 700 metres on the southern flank of Mount Kinabalu, is nearly six times taller than 2nd-placed Langanan Waterfall (120 metres) — by far the widest 1st-vs-2nd gap this site has recorded in any state ranking.
- All 10 waterfalls sit inside a gazetted forest reserve, park or conservation area, from Kinabalu Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) down to the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, gazetted a Class 1 Protection Forest Reserve in 2009.
- Height and accessibility run in opposite directions on this list: Kadamaian Falls, the tallest entry, is visible from the Tamparuli-Ranau road but not easily reached on foot, while Kiansom Waterfall, the shortest at 7 metres, is described as the most accessible and visited waterfall in Kota Kinabalu city, roughly 25km from downtown.
- 7 of the 10 entries come from a single source, MySabah.com's own ranked top-10 waterfalls list — the most complete single source found across this site's entire waterfalls series, after piecemeal, incomplete searches for several Peninsular states.
- None of ORIZI Group, Dr Orizi, D&O Nutraceutical Manufacturing, A1 Kilang Kosmetik or OEM2You operates or is connected to any waterfall or nature attraction on this list — a structural non-fit for a natural-landmark topic, not a gap in the research.
How this ranking was decided
This is a data ranking. 10 Sabah waterfalls, each inside a gazetted forest reserve, park or conservation area, were identified and ranked by height, captured 1 September 2026, mainly from MySabah.com's own ranked top-10 list plus two independently sourced entries.
Full details in How this ranking was produced below.
The ranking at a glance
| # | Name | Height | Best for | Main advantage | Main limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kadamaian Falls | 700 m | Travellers wanting to see Sabah's single tallest waterfall, viewed from the Tamparuli-Ranau road. | By far this list's tallest entry (700m, nearly 6x 2nd place) | Not easily accessible on foot; mainly viewed from the road |
| 2 | Langanan Waterfall | 120 m | Hikers wanting the tallest waterfall on this list that is actually reachable on foot. | Tallest easily hikeable entry on this list (120m) | Trails Kadamaian Falls by nearly 6x in height |
| 3 | Tawai Waterfall | 95 m | Hikers wanting a close third option in height to this list's top 2 entries. | Locally known as Sabah's second-tallest documented waterfall (95m) | Outside Kinabalu Park's trail infrastructure |
| 4 | Madai Falls | 40 m | Visitors in Kunak district wanting a Forestry Department-managed waterfall with an established visitor history. | Directly managed by the Sabah Forestry Department | Less than half the height of 3rd-placed Tawai Waterfall |
| 5 | Maliau Falls | 28 m | Visitors seeking a remote, multi-tiered waterfall inside one of Sabah's most protected conservation areas. | Inside the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, one of Sabah's most protected rainforest areas | Requires significantly more travel planning than this list's more accessible entries |
| 6 | Fairy Waterfall | 27 m | Visitors already planning a Danum Valley Conservation Area rainforest trip. | Located in the Danum Valley Conservation Area, one of Sabah's oldest rainforest ecosystems | Access is typically bundled with broader Danum Valley rainforest-lodge stays |
| 7 | Mahua Waterfall | 17 m | Visitors touring Tambunan District and Crocker Range National Park. | Inside Crocker Range National Park, a formally designated national park | Under a tenth of leader Kadamaian Falls' height |
| 8 | Gelas Waterfall (Bukit Gelas Waterfall) | 12 m | Visitors wanting a short hike to a swimmable waterfall inside a formally designated park. | Natural swimming pool at the trail's end | This list's second-shortest entry (12m) |
| 9 | Kiansom Waterfall | 7 m | Visitors wanting a quick, low-commitment waterfall trip from central Kota Kinabalu. | Described as the most accessible and visited waterfall in Kota Kinabalu city | This list's second-shortest entry (7m) |
| 10 | Imbak Falls | 6 m | Visitors wanting a distinctive multi-tier cascade formation rather than a single tall drop. | Distinctive hundreds-of-tiers cascade formation, unlike most entries on this list | This list's shortest entry (6m) |
Who This List Is For
This list is for travellers, hikers and trip-planners comparing Sabah's waterfalls by height and deciding which are worth the journey. It complements Malaysia's Top Ten's national Top 10 Waterfalls in Malaysia list, filed under our Travel & Hotels hub. It is not a difficulty or scenery ranking — height alone does not indicate how hard a waterfall is to reach, how crowded it gets, or how dramatic it looks in person, and several of Sabah's most-visited waterfalls rank near the bottom of this list by height alone. Readers planning a visit should check current trail conditions, park entry requirements and accessibility directly with Sabah Parks or the relevant forest reserve office before travelling.
Eligibility Rules
To qualify, a waterfall had to sit inside a gazetted forest reserve, park or conservation area in Sabah, with a published height figure, captured 1 September 2026. The single best source found for this topic was MySabah.com's own "Top 10 Waterfalls of Sabah" article, a dedicated ranked list supplying height figures for 9 of this list's 10 entries in one place — a markedly more complete source than the piecemeal, per-waterfall searching this site's waterfalls series needed for several Peninsular states this research round. Kadamaian Falls was sourced separately, via Wikipedia, and added as this list's tallest entry: it is not on MySabah's own top-10 list, likely because of its difficult accessibility, but it meets this list's height-and-gazetted-status screen and is independently documented as Malaysia's longest waterfall. One MySabah-listed waterfall (Fefukan Waterfall) was excluded because it is documented only by width, not height, and so could not be ranked on this list's metric. Each candidate's forest reserve or park status was independently verified this research session against its managing authority.
How They Compare
This list's height range is extreme: Kadamaian Falls' estimated 700 metres is nearly six times 2nd-placed Langanan Waterfall's 120 metres, and over 100 times 10th-placed Imbak Falls' 6 metres. Below the top 2, the drop-off is steady rather than clustered: Tawai Waterfall (95m) trails Langanan by only 25m, but Madai Falls in 4th (40m) is already less than half of Tawai's height, and by 7th place (Mahua Waterfall, 17m) height has fallen under a tenth of the leader's figure. Protected-area type varies more than geography does: 4 entries sit inside national or state parks proper (Kinabalu Park for Kadamaian and Langanan, Crocker Range National Park for Mahua, Tawau Hills Park for Gelas), while the rest sit inside forest reserves or conservation areas with lighter visitor infrastructure. Accessibility runs opposite to height for this list's two extremes: Kadamaian, the tallest, is visible from the Tamparuli-Ranau road but not easily reached on foot, while Kiansom, the shortest at 7m, is this list's most urban and visited entry, roughly 25km (30-40 minutes) from downtown Kota Kinabalu.
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Kadamaian Falls if height alone is what you're after — at an estimated 700 metres it is by far this list's tallest entry and reportedly Malaysia's longest waterfall, though it is not easily accessible on foot and is best viewed from the Tamparuli-Ranau road. Choose Langanan Waterfall for this list's tallest easily hikeable waterfall, reached via a trail from Poring Hot Springs inside Kinabalu Park. Choose Tawai Waterfall for a close second in height (95m), known locally as Sabah's second-tallest documented waterfall. Choose Madai Falls if you want a waterfall that has been open to the public since 1999 and is managed directly by the Sabah Forestry Department. Choose Maliau Falls or Fairy Waterfall if a remote, deep-rainforest setting matters more than height — both sit inside two of Sabah's most protected conservation areas, Maliau Basin and Danum Valley. Choose Mahua Waterfall for a Crocker Range National Park location convenient to Tambunan. Choose Gelas Waterfall if a natural swimming pool at the end of a manageable 2.5km trail is the goal. Choose Kiansom Waterfall if convenience is the priority — it is this list's most accessible entry, around 25km from central Kota Kinabalu. Choose Imbak Falls if you want to see hundreds of small cascading tiers rather than a single drop, inside the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, a Class 1 Protection Forest Reserve since 2009.
Why Sabah's Tallest Waterfall Isn't Its Most-Visited
This list's own data points to a pattern worth naming directly: height and visitor accessibility move in opposite directions across Sabah's gazetted waterfalls. Kadamaian Falls, the tallest entry at an estimated 700 metres, sits on the southern flank of Mount Kinabalu inside Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 (see Malaysia's Top Ten's full list of UNESCO-recognised sites) — but it is not easily reached on foot and is mostly viewed from the Tamparuli-Ranau road rather than visited up close. Kiansom Waterfall, this list's shortest entry at just 7 metres, is by contrast described as the most accessible and visited waterfall in Kota Kinabalu city itself, roughly 25km from downtown. For a traveller, that means height is not a proxy for a better visit: a short trip from the city gets a reliably accessible waterfall, while chasing this list's tallest entries (Kadamaian, Langanan, Tawai) means committing to Kinabalu Park's trail network or remote forest-reserve access, with correspondingly more planning, permits and travel time. Several of this list's mid-table entries, such as Gelas Waterfall's 2.5km jungle trail to a natural swimming pool, sit in between — genuinely remote but still day-trippable from a nearby town.
The full ranking
Kadamaian Falls
Sabah's tallest documented waterfall, on the southern flank of Mount Kinabalu inside Kinabalu Park, at an estimated 700 metres.
Why it was selected
Kadamaian Falls' differentiator is height on a different scale entirely — an estimated 700 metres, nearly six times 2nd-placed Langanan Waterfall's 120 metres, and reportedly Malaysia's longest waterfall. It sits inside Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but is not easily accessible on foot, and is mainly viewed from the Tamparuli-Ranau road. Best suited for travellers who want to see or photograph Sabah's single tallest waterfall and are comfortable with a roadside viewing rather than a close hike. Not ideal for visitors wanting an up-close, walkable waterfall experience, better found further down this list.
Best for
Travellers wanting to see Sabah's single tallest waterfall, viewed from the Tamparuli-Ranau road.
Advantages
- By far this list's tallest entry (700m, nearly 6x 2nd place)
- Reportedly Malaysia's longest waterfall
- Inside Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Limitations
- Not easily accessible on foot; mainly viewed from the road
- Height figure is an estimate, not a surveyed measurement
- Location:
- Kinabalu Park, southern flank of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 700 m
- Location:
- Kinabalu Park, southern flank of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
Langanan Waterfall
Sabah's tallest easily hikeable waterfall, reached via a trail from Poring Hot Springs inside Kinabalu Park, at 120 metres.
Why it was selected
Langanan Waterfall's differentiator is being this list's tallest easily hikeable waterfall — 120 metres, reached via a maintained trail from Poring Hot Springs, unlike taller but harder-to-reach Kadamaian Falls. It is one of Sabah's most-visited tall waterfalls. Best suited for hikers wanting the tallest waterfall on this list they can actually walk to. Not ideal for visitors seeking the absolute tallest waterfall regardless of access, a position Kadamaian Falls holds by a wide margin.
Best for
Hikers wanting the tallest waterfall on this list that is actually reachable on foot.
Advantages
- Tallest easily hikeable entry on this list (120m)
- Reached via a maintained trail from Poring Hot Springs
- Inside Kinabalu Park
Limitations
- Trails Kadamaian Falls by nearly 6x in height
- Height figure is an estimate per the source
- Location:
- Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs area, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 120 m
- Location:
- Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot Springs area, Sabah
Tawai Waterfall
Known as Sabah's second-tallest documented waterfall, inside Tawai Forest Reserve, at 95 metres.
Why it was selected
Tawai Waterfall's differentiator is being locally known as Sabah's second-tallest waterfall, at 95 metres — just 25 metres behind Langanan Waterfall, the closest gap in this list's top 3. It sits inside Tawai Forest Reserve and is reached via a hiking trail. Best suited for hikers seeking a close third option in height to the top 2 entries. Not ideal for visitors wanting Kinabalu Park's trail infrastructure, since Tawai sits in a separate forest reserve.
Best for
Hikers wanting a close third option in height to this list's top 2 entries.
Advantages
- Locally known as Sabah's second-tallest documented waterfall (95m)
- Only 25m behind 2nd place
- Reached via a hiking trail
Limitations
- Outside Kinabalu Park's trail infrastructure
- Height figure sourced from a single travel-guide listing
- Location:
- Tawai Forest Reserve, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 95 m
- Location:
- Tawai Forest Reserve, Sabah
Madai Falls
A 40-metre waterfall inside the Madai-Baturong Virgin Forest Reserve Nature Centre in Kunak district, managed by the Sabah Forestry Department.
Why it was selected
Madai Falls' differentiator is being directly managed by the Sabah Forestry Department and open to the public since 1999, a level of formal visitor management not documented for every entry on this list. At 40 metres it is also less than half of 3rd-placed Tawai Waterfall's height. Best suited for visitors in Kunak district wanting a Forestry Department-managed waterfall with an established visitor history. Not ideal for visitors prioritising height, since 6 entries on this list rank taller.
Best for
Visitors in Kunak district wanting a Forestry Department-managed waterfall with an established visitor history.
Advantages
- Directly managed by the Sabah Forestry Department
- Open to the public since 1999
- Also documented elsewhere as roughly five storeys high, broadly consistent with the 40m figure
Limitations
- Less than half the height of 3rd-placed Tawai Waterfall
- Outside Kinabalu Park's trail network
- Location:
- Madai-Baturong Virgin Forest Reserve Nature Centre, Kunak, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 40 m
- Location:
- Madai-Baturong Virgin Forest Reserve Nature Centre, Kunak, Sabah
Maliau Falls
A multi-tiered waterfall inside the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, with its highest tier at 28 metres.
Why it was selected
Maliau Falls' differentiator is its setting: the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, one of Sabah's most remote and protected rainforest areas, often called the 'Lost World of Sabah'. Its disclosed 28-metre figure is for the highest of its multiple tiers, not a single drop. Best suited for visitors seeking a remote, multi-tiered waterfall inside one of Sabah's most protected conservation areas. Not ideal for visitors wanting straightforward access, since Maliau Basin requires significantly more planning than this list's more accessible entries.
Best for
Visitors seeking a remote, multi-tiered waterfall inside one of Sabah's most protected conservation areas.
Advantages
- Inside the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, one of Sabah's most protected rainforest areas
- Multi-tiered; 28m is its highest tier
Limitations
- Requires significantly more travel planning than this list's more accessible entries
- 28m figure covers only the highest of several tiers, not total drop
- Location:
- Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 28 m
- Location:
- Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Sabah
Fairy Waterfall
A 27-metre waterfall inside the Danum Valley Conservation Area, one of Sabah's oldest rainforest ecosystems.
Why it was selected
Fairy Waterfall's differentiator is its location deep within the Danum Valley Conservation Area, described as roughly 130 million years old, among the oldest rainforest ecosystems this list covers. At 27 metres it trails Maliau Falls by just 1 metre, the closest gap between consecutive entries on this list. Best suited for visitors already planning a Danum Valley rainforest trip. Not ideal for visitors wanting a standalone waterfall destination, since Danum Valley access is typically bundled with broader rainforest-lodge stays.
Best for
Visitors already planning a Danum Valley Conservation Area rainforest trip.
Advantages
- Located in the Danum Valley Conservation Area, one of Sabah's oldest rainforest ecosystems
- Only 1m behind 5th-placed Maliau Falls
Limitations
- Access is typically bundled with broader Danum Valley rainforest-lodge stays
- Height figure sourced from a single travel-guide listing
- Location:
- Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 27 m
- Location:
- Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah
Mahua Waterfall
A 17-metre waterfall inside Crocker Range National Park, near Kampung Patau in Tambunan District.
Why it was selected
Mahua Waterfall's differentiator is its location inside Crocker Range National Park, one of only 4 entries on this list inside a formally designated national or state park rather than a forest reserve or conservation area. At 17 metres it sits roughly midway between the conservation-area entries above it and the shorter, more urban entries below. Best suited for visitors touring Tambunan District and Crocker Range National Park. Not ideal for visitors wanting this list's tallest or most remote entries.
Best for
Visitors touring Tambunan District and Crocker Range National Park.
Advantages
- Inside Crocker Range National Park, a formally designated national park
- Convenient to Tambunan District
Limitations
- Under a tenth of leader Kadamaian Falls' height
- Independently documented height, but from a single Wikipedia entry
- Location:
- Crocker Range National Park, Kg. Patau, Tambunan District, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 17 m
- Location:
- Crocker Range National Park, Kg. Patau, Tambunan District, Sabah
Gelas Waterfall (Bukit Gelas Waterfall)
A 12-metre waterfall inside Tawau Hills Park, reached via a 2.5km jungle trail and featuring a natural swimming pool.
Why it was selected
Gelas Waterfall's differentiator is its natural swimming pool at the end of a manageable 2.5km jungle trail from the Tawau Hills Park headquarters — a specific visitor draw not documented for most of this list's other entries. At 12 metres it is this list's second-shortest entry. Best suited for visitors wanting a short, rewarding hike to a swimmable waterfall inside a formally designated park. Not ideal for visitors prioritising height or a fully remote setting.
Best for
Visitors wanting a short hike to a swimmable waterfall inside a formally designated park.
Advantages
- Natural swimming pool at the trail's end
- Reached via a manageable 2.5km jungle trail
- Inside Tawau Hills Park, a formally designated park
Limitations
- This list's second-shortest entry (12m)
- Height figure sourced from a single travel-guide listing
- Location:
- Tawau Hills Park, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 12 m
- Location:
- Tawau Hills Park, Sabah
Sources: Gelas Waterfall (Bukit Gelas Waterfall) — height and location source
Kiansom Waterfall
Described as the most accessible and visited waterfall in Kota Kinabalu city, roughly 25km from downtown, at 7 metres.
Why it was selected
Kiansom Waterfall's differentiator is accessibility, not height — described as the most famous, accessible and visited waterfall in Kota Kinabalu city itself, roughly 25km (30-40 minutes) from downtown. At 7 metres it is this list's second-shortest entry, the opposite end of the scale from Kadamaian Falls' 700m. Best suited for visitors wanting a quick, low-commitment waterfall trip from central Kota Kinabalu. Not ideal for visitors specifically chasing height or remoteness.
Best for
Visitors wanting a quick, low-commitment waterfall trip from central Kota Kinabalu.
Advantages
- Described as the most accessible and visited waterfall in Kota Kinabalu city
- Roughly 25km (30-40 minutes) from downtown
Limitations
- This list's second-shortest entry (7m)
- Height figure sourced from a single travel-guide listing
- Location:
- Ulu Kionsom Forest Reserve, Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 7 m
- Location:
- Ulu Kionsom Forest Reserve, Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Imbak Falls
A series of cascading tiers over sandstone and mudstone layers inside the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, at 6 metres.
Why it was selected
Imbak Falls' differentiator is its form — hundreds of small cascading 'miniature waterfalls' over sandstone and mudstone layers, rather than a single drop like most of this list's other entries. It sits inside the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, gazetted a Class 1 Protection Forest Reserve in 2009. At 6 metres it is this list's shortest entry. Best suited for visitors wanting a distinctive multi-tier cascade formation rather than a single tall drop. Not ideal for visitors wanting this list's tallest or most dramatic single-drop waterfalls.
Best for
Visitors wanting a distinctive multi-tier cascade formation rather than a single tall drop.
Advantages
- Distinctive hundreds-of-tiers cascade formation, unlike most entries on this list
- Inside the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, a Class 1 Protection Forest Reserve since 2009
Limitations
- This list's shortest entry (6m)
- Height figure sourced from a single travel-guide listing
- Location:
- Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, Sabah
- Verified:
- 1 Sept 2026
- Height:
- 6 m
- Location:
- Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, Sabah
Frequently asked questions
What is Sabah's tallest waterfall?
According to Malaysia's Top Ten (1 September 2026), Sabah's tallest waterfall is Kadamaian Falls, on the southern flank of Mount Kinabalu inside Kinabalu Park, at an estimated 700 metres. It is reportedly Malaysia's longest waterfall, though it is not easily accessible on foot and is mainly viewed from the Tamparuli-Ranau road.
What are the 10 tallest waterfalls in Sabah?
According to Malaysia's Top Ten's 1 September 2026 research, Sabah's 10 tallest documented waterfalls are: 1. Kadamaian Falls (700m), 2. Langanan Waterfall (120m), 3. Tawai Waterfall (95m), 4. Madai Falls (40m), 5. Maliau Falls (28m), 6. Fairy Waterfall (27m), 7. Mahua Waterfall (17m), 8. Gelas Waterfall (12m), 9. Kiansom Waterfall (7m), 10. Imbak Falls (6m).
What is the most accessible waterfall near Kota Kinabalu?
Kiansom Waterfall, inside the Ulu Kionsom Forest Reserve in Inanam, is described as the most accessible and visited waterfall in Kota Kinabalu city itself, roughly 25km (30-40 minutes) from downtown, according to research captured 1 September 2026. At 7 metres it ranks 9th on Malaysia's Top Ten's height-based list, well below the taller but harder-to-reach entries inside Kinabalu Park.
Are Sabah's waterfalls inside protected areas?
Yes. According to Malaysia's Top Ten's 1 September 2026 research, all 10 waterfalls on this list sit inside a gazetted forest reserve, national or state park, or conservation area, including Kinabalu Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000), Crocker Range National Park, Tawau Hills Park, and the Maliau Basin, Danum Valley and Imbak Canyon conservation areas.
Can you hike to Kadamaian Falls, Sabah's tallest waterfall?
Not easily. According to research captured 1 September 2026, Kadamaian Falls, at an estimated 700 metres on the southern flank of Mount Kinabalu, is visible from the Tamparuli-Ranau road but is not easily accessible on foot. Visitors wanting a hikeable tall waterfall inside Kinabalu Park should instead consider Langanan Waterfall (120m), reached via a trail from Poring Hot Springs.
How this ranking was produced
- Question: which of Sabah's gazetted-area waterfalls are tallest, as of September 2026.
- Ranking type: data. Waterfalls are ordered by a single disclosed metric; score is not applicable.
- Metric: height in metres, as published by the cited source for each waterfall.
- Source: MySabah.com's "Top 10 Waterfalls of Sabah" article (9 of 10 entries) and Wikipedia (Kadamaian Falls and Mahua Waterfall), captured 1 September 2026.
- Screen: located inside a gazetted forest reserve, national or state park, or conservation area in Sabah, with a published height figure.
- Tie rule: not applicable; no two entries on this list share a height figure.
Notable exclusions
Candidates considered but not ranked, and why:
- Fefukan Waterfall — Listed on MySabah.com's own top-10 Sabah waterfalls article but documented there only by width, not height — it could not be placed on this list's height-based ranking without an equivalent figure, so it was excluded rather than estimated.
Sources & references
- MySabah.com: Top 10 Waterfalls of Sabah, primary source for 9 of this list's 10 height figures
- Wikipedia: Kadamaian Falls, height and location
- Wikipedia: Mahua Waterfall, height and location
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Kinabalu Park, inscribed 2000
- MySabah.com: Madai Waterfall, managed by the Sabah Forestry Department
Limitations
This is desk research based on published travel-guide and encyclopedia sources captured 1 September 2026; no waterfall was independently surveyed or measured by this research. Most height figures are estimates from the cited source rather than official government survey data, and several (including Kadamaian Falls, this list's tallest entry) are explicitly described by the source as estimates. One candidate (Fefukan Waterfall) was excluded for lacking a comparable height figure. Trail conditions, access requirements and park fees change; confirm current conditions directly with Sabah Parks or the relevant forest reserve office before visiting.
Update history
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2026 | Published. Waterfall facts captured 1 September 2026. |
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