Sarawak attractions forest park and national parks in sarawak, east malaysia. Gunung gading national park is the best place in sarawak to see the worlds largest flower, the rafflesia, which measures up to 75cm in diameter. The secluded park is only reachable by boat, making it a well protected ecosystem with a wide variety of. Discover sarawaks national parks from the jagged peaks and caves at gunung mulu to the famous proboscis monkeys and other. New books about americas national parks the seattle times. Although bako national park is quite compact, it is. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. However, by following these three simples steps you can reserve the best. Bako national park the first and oldest national park of. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Tanjung datu national is situated at the westmost tip of sarawak on the datu peninsula in kuching division. Sarawak national park experience sarawak nature beauty at its best bako national parkthe oldest sarawak national park.
The star of bako national park is undoubtedly the proboscis monkey, the big. The park covers the northern tip of the muara tebas peninsula. You must pre book your choice of bako national park. Mulu national park a unesco world heritage site for its outstanding natural. Bako national park sarawaks oldest national park, bako national park sits on a peninsula not far from kuching but remains one of the best parks in the state for spotting mammals. Kubah national park travel sarawak, malaysia lonely planet. Mixed dipterocarp forest, among the lushest and most threatened habitats in borneo, is front and centre at this 22sqkm. Implementation of tourism tax 2017 at sarawak national parks.
And that would give you only one day in each because in this, the largest state in malaysian borneo, there are actually 30 national parks, in an area of land the size of england. The best kuching national parks with photos tripadvisor. Sarawak national park list of national parks in sarawak. Publication date 2018 topics sarawak, national parks collection opensource language english. Alongside your guide, youll embark on a short hike through the rain forest in order. As the local government have announced a restrictive movement order under the prevention and control of infectious disease act 1988 and the police act 1967, our office will be closed from 18th march 2020 to 14th april 2020 to comply with the order that has been issued to all businesses in the private sector. Temporary closure of accommodation, madu and bukit kasut trails at niah national park. Each entry includes location info, what to expect from nature, how to find the park, open seasons, notable attractions, and plenty of full color photography to back the details up. The malaysian state of sarawak is home to some of borneos finest national parks, with the oldest established in 1957. As the local government have announced a restrictive movement order under the prevention and control of infectious disease act 1988 and the police act 1967, our office will be closed from 18th march. Home to some of the worlds biggest caves and most diverse ecosystems, superlatives abound when it comes to describing sarawaks national. The park is located 85km northwest of kuching making it possible to visit as a day trip buses run between kuching and lundu, about 3km from the park. Accommodation bako national park, kuching, sarawak.
A national park since 1957, bako offers the perfect introduction to sarawaks forests and wildlife. Bako national park kuching 2020 all you need to know. Mulu national park is considered the jewel in the crown of sarawaks national parks. Visit semenggoh orangutan centre, a wildlife centre dedicated to rehabilitating orangutans, on a halfday tour from kuching. Accommodation niah national park taman negara niah miri.
Established in 1957, it is the oldest national park in sarawak. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. An extensive and authoritative guide to the flora, fauna and natural features of the variety of national parks in malaysias. Sarawak, a state in malaysia, offers various governmentrun facilities and national parks for the public to book and use. Sarawaks oldest national park is just over 20km from capital city kuching, and is a popular day trip for tourists wanting a taste of the regions wildlife. So blessed is this malaysian state with a wealth of. For the ecotourism and outdoor lover, these are 5 national parks you must visit in malaysia when you plan a visit to this beautiful tropical country. It is a unesco world heritage site it is the largest national park, covering. This is one of the smallest national parks in sarawak but one of the most interesting, containing a wide variety of vegetation and terrains which can be accessed. Bako national park is a national park in kuching division, sarawak, malaysia.
Enjoy them to the fullest by shopping our collection of national parks handbooks, history books, childrens activity guides and books, park guides, maps. Top national parks in sarawak 2020 travel recommendations. Navigating the websites to book campsites at our national parks can be tricky. National parks of sarawak natural history publications. If youre looking to explore borneos unique ecosystems, here are your best bets. You can book to stay the forest park hq or stay at royal mulu resort.
Scattered like so many jewels across the green velvet background of the rainforest, sarawaks national parks are a showcase of the states myriad wonders. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Bako national park the first and oldest national park of sarawak. Effective 1 february 2019, in accordance to tourism tax act 2017 act 791 that was passed in accordance to laws of. In fact, i often read when i should instead be working on npmaps. Bako national park haven for wildlife enthusiasts and.
For the first time, presented in this book, is an account of where the magnificent nature of sarawak is safeguarded for posterity. I especially enjoy reading books about national parks, which probably comes as no shock considering i. National parks of sarawak natural history publications borneo. However much time you have, whether long or short, and whatever your interest in nature, the national parks are the ideal way to sample sarawak s treasure of. Some of the states 14 parks are within easy reach of the capital, kuching. Top national parks in sarawak recommendations for tours. Home to some of the worlds biggest caves and most diverse ecosystems, superlatives abound when it comes to describing sarawaks national parks. The park covers the northern tip of the muara tebas peninsula, an area of 27 sq km. Forest lodge type 5 single room forest lodge type 5 terrace room forest lodge type 5 terrance house. National parks and caves of sarawak mymalaysiabooks.
Discover sarawaks national parks from the jagged peaks and caves at gunung mulu to the famous proboscis monkeys and other strange wildlife at bako national park. We kindly refer to the special announcement by the right honourable prime ministers special anno. Sarawak forestry was established by the state government to position sarawak at the forefront of. List of national parks in sarawak by sarawak forest department. Staying inside the dense jungles of bako national park is surely an experience in itself.