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Peta B
367 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
The ginormous size of Deer Cave cannot be explained and can only be appreciated in person. I was told how massive it is, yet I didn’t comprehend until walk inside the entrance mouth of the cave.
The walk to Deer Cave alone was stunning admiring the forest, then walking around the cave was beautiful.
Be sure to be there in the afternoon for the bat exodus which is mind blowing. Watching the millions of bats fly out of the cave in a smoke formation was one of the best natural experiences I’ve witnessed in my life.
Cannot highly recommend Deer Cave enough.
The walk to Deer Cave alone was stunning admiring the forest, then walking around the cave was beautiful.
Be sure to be there in the afternoon for the bat exodus which is mind blowing. Watching the millions of bats fly out of the cave in a smoke formation was one of the best natural experiences I’ve witnessed in my life.
Cannot highly recommend Deer Cave enough.
Written 27 September 2022
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Leo032
London20 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The cave itself is just a major enclosed space. What makes the cave special is the 2 million bats. There are some 8 different species who co habit. They all leave the cave en mass to feed most evenings. The problem for sightseers is there is no standard departure time. It can be from 5.15pm to dusk (7.00pm). So it is possible to go to the viewing area and see nothing as they have left at dusk. The 3 kilometre walk back in the dark is an experience. Pack a torch. You will need it.
Written 26 June 2019
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Mika
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia425 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
I have seen many caves around the world and this is an absolute natural wonder of the world not to be missed!! Knowledge of the guides was fantastic and to see the bat exodus and learn about the HUGE colonies of bats that live in this cave was amazing!! I would definitely visit again!! Absolutely wonderful!!
Written 30 July 2020
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Jirka Kotek
Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic150 contributions
Sept 2019
One of nature wonders and must see when in Mulu. Together with bat exodus it was one of the strongest experience in my life.
Written 9 September 2019
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yiwenfrsingapore
Singapore, Singapore135 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
This cave is so huge and spectacular! There are also proper walkways, don't remember there were much climbing, probably suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Definitely must visit, just outside of the cave is where you would wait for the bat exodus, which happens anytime between 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Written 10 January 2019
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shfauziyahsm
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia345 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
To reach Deer Cave which is the widest passage cave in this area, we need to trek abt 3km from the entrance of the Mulu National Park. The trek is an easy one with a ready made path. However to cover Deer Cave will be another 2Km in and out. In total is 8km walk, which can take 3-4hours in total.
Best to visit Deer Cave after 2.30pm so that once you finish touring Deer Cave and Lang Cave next to it, you will be in time to witness millions of bats leaving Deer Cave to scavange for food before night fall.
The entrance fee per pax is not much; somewhere below rm50 if you go straight to Mulu National Park. But if you ask nearly resort to make the bookings, the cost can be more than rm200 per pax with a tour guide accompanying. So better make your own arrangements at Mulu National Park directly. Infact, the trek to the cave is so easy, you dont really need a tour guide.
At the base of Deer Cave is an open area with seats prepared for tourists to watch the millions of bats leave at approxiately 5.45pm daily. There is a rest room here and it was a really nice surprise to see the toilets are VERY CLEAN with proper water supply, tissue paper and flush that works. Bravo to the management of Mulu National Park !!!
Best to visit Deer Cave after 2.30pm so that once you finish touring Deer Cave and Lang Cave next to it, you will be in time to witness millions of bats leaving Deer Cave to scavange for food before night fall.
The entrance fee per pax is not much; somewhere below rm50 if you go straight to Mulu National Park. But if you ask nearly resort to make the bookings, the cost can be more than rm200 per pax with a tour guide accompanying. So better make your own arrangements at Mulu National Park directly. Infact, the trek to the cave is so easy, you dont really need a tour guide.
At the base of Deer Cave is an open area with seats prepared for tourists to watch the millions of bats leave at approxiately 5.45pm daily. There is a rest room here and it was a really nice surprise to see the toilets are VERY CLEAN with proper water supply, tissue paper and flush that works. Bravo to the management of Mulu National Park !!!
Written 18 July 2016
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Ken J
Bermagui, Australia192 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
About a 5km walk. very interesting guides were very informative best booked through Mulu National park. shower head formations are unique to Deer cave can do bats after keep in mind that bats may not leave cave every night weather conditions may stop bats from leaving cave
Written 8 January 2019
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Elaine C.
8 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
We spent 3 days 2 nights in Mulu and this was not enough time to cover all the activities we wanted to cover. For such a short trip, the highlights were the Deer and Lang Caves, and the Wind and Clearwater caves, majestic and magnificent wonders of nature. We booked all the tours directly through the Mulu National Park website and they were very prompt and efficient in replying emails and confirming bookings. If you are making a trip to Sarawak, it is extremely worth your while to extend your stay and ensure you make a trip to explore and experience the caves in Mulu. Highly recommended to visit at least once in your lifetime, if not more often.
Written 30 December 2018
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Ela K
9 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Dear cave is one of the best cave I have ever seen. Millions of bats live there.
Mountains of guano is almost everywhere;-)
A lot of stalactites and stalagmites.
Mountains of guano is almost everywhere;-)
A lot of stalactites and stalagmites.
Written 19 November 2018
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bhdiamond2
Bethlehem, PA42 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Visiting Deer And Lang Caves were what brought us to Mulu. Here are some things to help you plan for the visit: you don’t need hiking boots for this or Wind/ Clearwater. Sneakers are fine or Keene water shoes. Leeches are not a problem; the walk to & through the caves are on boardwalks. We read on Trip Advisor forum to bring rubber gloves due to the bat guano on the rope & metal railings. We did bring them but did not use them & would have been hard to put them on in the humid environment. It turned out that we didn’t need to hold onto the railings because it was not that strenuous or slippery. However, no question that the railings are covered, actually caked with drippings so you may still want to bring gloves but don’t get the surgical type, get the Playtex loose type that you use for washing dishes. Also, you may want to bring wipes for your hands just in case you need to wipe your hands. Wear a hat because in parts of the cave you are walking under millions of bats. There is a viewing area and small concession stand outside the cave where you can wait for the bats to emerge. They have water, soda & even beer plus snacks. We learned that the bats don’t actually leave every night so we were lucky that we saw them. Take a seat in the area that has seat backs angled backward so you can observe them better. The bats stream out in several bursts in a spiral some of which can last for 5 minutes. Although they advise you to bring insect repellent, the guides make a point of informing you that the bats eat 15 tons of insects a night which accounts for why there are few pests to bother you especially mosquitoes. We wore long hiking pants and used heavy duty DDT, but it turned out neither were necessary. You will be fine in shorts & without the heavy duty insect repellent. The walk to and from the caves is flat on a wooden boardwalk, not very strenuous. There are some flights of stairs in the caves but still mostly on boardwalk. Total is about 5 -6 miles.
Written 16 August 2018
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We have booked Mulu and intend to book the Deer/Lang caves and bat exodus guided tour. Could anyone please tell me, if it was raining on that tour and the bat exodus didn't happen, is it possible to go the next day unguided to the viewing area in the hope of seeing this without doing the tour again please?
Written 26 July 2019
Yes you can walk back to the viewing area for as many days as you like. A guide is not needed to here but to go in the caves they are.
Written 9 August 2019
Yes we had torrential rain both days we were there but it can be quite refreshing.
Written 9 August 2019
Can you see more than one cave in a day?
Written 5 May 2017
Yes. Since you will go as part of a Mulu National Park tour, will see both the Deer and Lang cave in the same tour (google Deer and Lang cave, Mulu)
and you can also schedule more than one tour a day through the office
Written 7 May 2017
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