Bako National Park in Sarawak
I’m honored to be given an opportunity here at Malaysia Asia’s blog to introduce you to the splendor of Bako National Park, the oldest rainforest land in Sarawak.
Leaving the hot and busy city of Kuching behind you, the world grows quiet as waves gently lap the sides of your boat.
Within twenty minutes, in the distance, you see the majestic rock formations that frame the beach at Teluk Assam at the threshold of Bako National Park.
As your feet touch the mud-colored sands, I invite you to gaze at the rocks and allow your mind to wander; you might make out a shape that resembles an iguana’s head.
Delight in the vibrant and rugged work of nature and remember that you are truly in Borneo, on the fringe of rainforests that have been here for hundreds of millions of years.
Bako National Park Sarawak
After an afternoon clambering over rocks and alongside rushing waterfalls and meandering jungle streams, you will understand that Bako National Park is not for the faint-hearted, though with plenty of boardwalks and ladders it is still an ideal way to introduce yourself to the jungle.
Then you might be tempted to take on the testing Limau trail but be warned, some travelers have become too exhausted to complete the walk and the boat pick-up from Limau beach is not necessarily reliable, especially during rough weather.
Where else on Earth could you weave through the eerie twisted roots of Mangrove forests, perhaps catching a glimpse of the iconic proboscis monkey, at one moment while, in the next, you are hiking through the scrub-like padang or along the beach.
You are almost certain to see squirrels scurrying among the branches and Bako National Park is also home to the rare bearded pig.
I would highly recommend staying overnight, since it at dusk that the wildlife really seems to come out. Do not forget to opt for the night jungle trekking too which is offered by the park itself.
Bus fare is at RM3 per person, and the journey will take approximately 40 minutes to arrive at Bako Market at Kampung Bako. You can also charter a taxi that will cost you around RM30/RM40 for a one-way transfer from Kuching to Kampung Bako.
Max load for the boat is five persons, and remember to ask the boatman to come back to the park again to pick you up on the last day of your trip.
Conclusion
For nature lovers, Sarawak offers a very wide selection of national parks and forest reserves where you can trek and explore, and the Bako National Park is one of the most popular.
This Bako National Park article was also written by Lester Sim of Annah Rais Longhouse in Sarawak, Borneo, as he shares his passion for nature and culture of Sarawak.
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