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Bako National Park

Bako National Park Tourism

Bako National Park Tourism

Type of destination: National Park
Ideal visit duration: 1 to 3 days
Bako National Park, located in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, is one of the smallest yet most diverse national parks in Malaysian Borneo. Established in 1957, it's famous for its extraordinary natural scenery, abundant wildlife, jungle streams, waterfalls, interesting plant life, and secluded beaches. Covering an area of approximately 27 square kilometers, the park includes a range of ecosystems from mangrove swamps to dipterocarp forests. It's a haven for nature enthusiasts, with its impressive collection of flora and fauna, including the endangered proboscis monkeys, which are endemic to Borneo. Bako also harbors long-tailed macaques, silvered langurs, monitor lizards, and a variety of birdlife. Its landscape is characterized by rugged coastline, steep cliffs, and stunning rock formations. Visitors can explore a network of trekking trails of varying lengths and difficulties or take a boat trip to observe the park's coastline. The park is accessible by a short boat ride from the village of Kampung Bako and it is often included as a must-visit destination for those traveling to Sarawak.
Top 5 Reviews on Bako National Park
BestRegardsFromFar
Wrote on 12th May, 2024
Great wildlife encounters but the trash situation is a thorn in the eye and a real problem
Beautiful mangrove, sandstone formations and varied ecosystems. We went with Borneo Adventure and going to this park with a knowledgeable guide really makes the difference as guides know where to spot..
mayankk1992
Wrote on 2nd Apr, 2024
Unique and full of wildlife
We were excited to visit Bako national park and it didn’t disappoint! This is a very unique and beautiful national park with diverse wildlife. You don’t have to venture far from the HQ to see the wild..
travel_bugs1986
Wrote on 29th Mar, 2024
Great place but could be costly for solo travellers
The park is nice with a few trails you can do although it's not possible to do all the trails in 1 day. We did the board walk near the accommodation and the Lintang Trail which was quite interesting b..
Ninasunlover
Wrote on 21st Mar, 2024
What a fantastic day in the jungle wildlife spotting
We had a tour booked here our guide got us to the boat and we bounced along to the national park..when you jump off on the beach your feet will be in the sea, be prepared. As soon as we walked toward..
R1922JDmattt
Wrote on 19th Mar, 2024
Well worth it. Highly recommend. Very Hot.
Went on the day trip to this great place. Saw lots of wildlife within minutes of arriving by boat. The boat transfer is fun and about 20 mins. Wonderful natural national park to visit. Just like being..
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