Introducing Bako National Park
Bako is Sarawak’s oldest national park, protecting 27 sq km of an unspoilt promontory between the mouths of the Sarawak and Bako rivers. It’s a beautiful spot, where mangroves fringe the coasts and the rocky headlands are indented with clean beaches. The park features seven of the state’s main vegetation types, including rainforest and kerangas, the distinctive sandstone habitat that forms the geological backbone of the plateau. Botanically, Bako is a fascinating place where you can see four species of pitcher plant within an hour’s walk of park headquarters. It’s an easy day trip from Kuching, though it’s worth staying longer if you can – even getting here can seem like a mini adventure.
Advertisement
Bako is most famous for its wildlife, and it’s the best place in Sarawak to see the rare proboscis monkey. Macaque monkeys are common, and they’re fun to watch as they forage along the beach in the evening.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
-
RE: 26 Day Itineray ! Help !
by lestersim 15 June 2011
Since you only have 3 days in Kuching, and I notice you will arrive at Kuching on Saturday, you may want to start with Kuching weekend…
-
RE: Sarawak , Kuching and any other suggestions
by adventurerob 09 May 2009
I am currently in Kuching, The Aquarium behind the museum is still there. The museums are good. If you can, arrive for the Rainforest…
-
Kuching Tours
by snowy32 06 May 2007
I'm off to Kuching soon and I would like to visit a longhouse and I would also like to go to the bako national park, and the wildlife…
Hotels & Hostels
Check out all our reviewed and recommended accommodation and book online.
Advertisement
