Kubah National Park
Kubah National Park
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Erica V
3 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I went on a night time frog spotting tour with Lucien (Sarawak private Tours and cooking class at Indah House). Lucien was extremely knowledgeable, and amazing at spotting frogs. We saw 9 different kinds. Walking in the forest after dark was a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend doing it.
Written 16 May 2023
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Mohamad Rosdy
4 contributions
Sep 2021
best place for green lover. The waterfalls trails at the moments still closed but worry not you will amazed of the natures on the tops of Mount Serapi
Written 12 October 2021
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Jimmy86Traveller
Malaysia17 contributions
Feb 2021
I love hiking, i love outdoor and i love challenges. So my friend @BenBassist invited me to join him one day to a morning hike. Its just 15minutes away from Kuching town and here we stood at the bottom of a hill of Serapi Mountain, the entrance of Kubah National Park.
He told a friend of mine and me to bet up early so we can get a slot in to hike. I was surprise at first of "what you mean get a slot?" as online says the park opens till 1pm. Then to my surprise, there we stood 700am at the parking lot waiting for the ticketing counter to open at 730am and there was already a short queue. We were happy that the air is so fresh, the weather was perfect on my 1st time and the hike was definately challenging for a paved road! So off we started at 730am and there was a longer queue behind us lining up to the parking, and only after the 1st hike only i knew that there is a limit of pax per day! (So do not be late guys coz my 2nd failed trip i arrived 850am and tickets were sold out). So on my 3rd trip, it was raining and i decided to go and give it a try. Rain or no rain, the amount of sweat pouring out of my head and pants definately not much a difference as compared to gettting drenched by the rain. Besides, I was in a RAIN-forest, so let there be RAIN! mostly the rain gets bounced of the tree leaves so i don't feed the rain directly on my head. Some people brought umbrellas and some people with raincoat, but i dont usually hike with those.
So here we go, up the 2000 feet hike, tiring but awesome to be in nature. Every now and then i will sstop to see the waterfalls at the side of the path, when it rains, there is more waterfalls by the pavements to see but of course, PLEASE DO NOT GO NEAR!
Anyways, cut it short, in 1 month i went back to hike the same place 3 times. I enjoyed it and am hoping to try a new course soon when the other tracks are open as the waterfall track is now close!
He told a friend of mine and me to bet up early so we can get a slot in to hike. I was surprise at first of "what you mean get a slot?" as online says the park opens till 1pm. Then to my surprise, there we stood 700am at the parking lot waiting for the ticketing counter to open at 730am and there was already a short queue. We were happy that the air is so fresh, the weather was perfect on my 1st time and the hike was definately challenging for a paved road! So off we started at 730am and there was a longer queue behind us lining up to the parking, and only after the 1st hike only i knew that there is a limit of pax per day! (So do not be late guys coz my 2nd failed trip i arrived 850am and tickets were sold out). So on my 3rd trip, it was raining and i decided to go and give it a try. Rain or no rain, the amount of sweat pouring out of my head and pants definately not much a difference as compared to gettting drenched by the rain. Besides, I was in a RAIN-forest, so let there be RAIN! mostly the rain gets bounced of the tree leaves so i don't feed the rain directly on my head. Some people brought umbrellas and some people with raincoat, but i dont usually hike with those.
So here we go, up the 2000 feet hike, tiring but awesome to be in nature. Every now and then i will sstop to see the waterfalls at the side of the path, when it rains, there is more waterfalls by the pavements to see but of course, PLEASE DO NOT GO NEAR!
Anyways, cut it short, in 1 month i went back to hike the same place 3 times. I enjoyed it and am hoping to try a new course soon when the other tracks are open as the waterfall track is now close!
Written 1 April 2021
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Docs On Vacay
Malaysia2,535 contributions
Apr 2020
📍Kubah Waterfall, Kuching
When we had our pre-wedding photoshoot 3 years ago, we knew it had to be different..
We hiked in Kubah National Park all the way in to the waterfall, about an hour of journeying, together with 2 family friends who are amazing photographers. We brought formal attire, and changed there and there, just to immerse ourselves in the wonders of Borneo's Rainforests.
🌸The waterfall was magical.. It's not the gushing type with thundering waters, but instead, a gentle cascading fall with beautiful serenity pools, perfect for cool-water dipping. What makes this waterfall ethereal is how lush vines and ferns of different greens line the side of the cascades, flourishing and thriving with the constant gentle patters of water. The photography there was well worth all the effort.
🚗How to get there?
Drive by car (or rent) to Kubah National Park, using Waze or Google Maps. From Kuching, the journey will take about an hour or so. Upon arrival, Malaysians only have to pay RM 10 per entry, Foreigners at Rm 20. You will receive a map with 2 main destinations - the top of the mountain, and Kubah waterfall.
🌄You can give the top of the mountain journey a miss. From what I hear, there isn't even a view to enjoy, and it's just a tar road journey all the way.
Kubah Waterfall is to me the main attraction here.
⏲Come by morning; by afternoon, you might be denied entry because the rangers would have no one inside the rainforests after 6pm.
*Special thanks to Gabriel Diong and Julieann for the amazing photoshoot!
When we had our pre-wedding photoshoot 3 years ago, we knew it had to be different..
We hiked in Kubah National Park all the way in to the waterfall, about an hour of journeying, together with 2 family friends who are amazing photographers. We brought formal attire, and changed there and there, just to immerse ourselves in the wonders of Borneo's Rainforests.
🌸The waterfall was magical.. It's not the gushing type with thundering waters, but instead, a gentle cascading fall with beautiful serenity pools, perfect for cool-water dipping. What makes this waterfall ethereal is how lush vines and ferns of different greens line the side of the cascades, flourishing and thriving with the constant gentle patters of water. The photography there was well worth all the effort.
🚗How to get there?
Drive by car (or rent) to Kubah National Park, using Waze or Google Maps. From Kuching, the journey will take about an hour or so. Upon arrival, Malaysians only have to pay RM 10 per entry, Foreigners at Rm 20. You will receive a map with 2 main destinations - the top of the mountain, and Kubah waterfall.
🌄You can give the top of the mountain journey a miss. From what I hear, there isn't even a view to enjoy, and it's just a tar road journey all the way.
Kubah Waterfall is to me the main attraction here.
⏲Come by morning; by afternoon, you might be denied entry because the rangers would have no one inside the rainforests after 6pm.
*Special thanks to Gabriel Diong and Julieann for the amazing photoshoot!
Written 16 March 2021
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HTH
Kuching, Malaysia151 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
One of the reserved dipterocarpaceae forest park, taking 35 minutes distance from Kuching city centre.
This is an landmark and visitors worth spending time a day to come closely with wildlife which over 93 species as recorded by authorities.
Stop deforestation and avoid soil erosion was the first step to be caring about.
This is an landmark and visitors worth spending time a day to come closely with wildlife which over 93 species as recorded by authorities.
Stop deforestation and avoid soil erosion was the first step to be caring about.
Written 21 March 2020
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Larissa R
6 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The nationalpark offers nice trails, which are very good signaled and clean. For the entrance you pay 20rm and you have to sign in and out at the headquarter. The staff at the headquarter is very friendly and helpful, they explain you the trails. They show you a good map (with the trails and emergency callnumbers) of which you can take a picture
Written 3 March 2020
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Bình
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Good place for trekking. Need to prepare rain coat because the weather is unpredictable. There are some trails for choosing, all that clear instruction
Written 18 January 2020
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Pinckneyite
Pinckney, MI53 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
We went with Lars, and with Lee, who was a local (native) guide. Nighttime in a pouring rain - which brings out the frogs. And snakes. But it was a warm evening and so no suffering. Pretty much stayed until closing time (10 pm).
Written 17 December 2019
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Luke Dighton
Poole, UK13 contributions
Jul 2019
Stayed in Kubah National Park in one of the hostel lodges for 3 nights
The walks in the park were very good as we trekked to the waterfall, vantage point and Matang Wildlife Centre
Saw a lot of wildlife like wild bear cats, fruit bats, horned frogs, Pitt viper and huge millipedes. They were all wild whilst trekking too.
The accommodation is self catered however be cautious of vermin as we experienced a rat in our kitchen, however this is usual in the grand scheme of things, also it is a must to have your own mosquito net as the shutters on the window were slightly broken and some windows wouldn't close meaning the mosquito shutters in some points were useless.
Great experience and taste of the wildlife with only a 30 min drive outside Kuching
The walks in the park were very good as we trekked to the waterfall, vantage point and Matang Wildlife Centre
Saw a lot of wildlife like wild bear cats, fruit bats, horned frogs, Pitt viper and huge millipedes. They were all wild whilst trekking too.
The accommodation is self catered however be cautious of vermin as we experienced a rat in our kitchen, however this is usual in the grand scheme of things, also it is a must to have your own mosquito net as the shutters on the window were slightly broken and some windows wouldn't close meaning the mosquito shutters in some points were useless.
Great experience and taste of the wildlife with only a 30 min drive outside Kuching
Written 22 October 2019
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CharlotteSmad
16 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
The national park is really nice, but stay far away from the hostel. It is not maintained at all.
- there are holes in the mosquito nets and cracks in the walls everywhere, which let any bug come in
- the bathroom is nasty. There is no toilet paper, nor a bum gun. Only a small bucket. There is no hot water in the shower.
- there is no proper dish soap, only a block of body soap. The pots and pans are disgusting.
- there was a fat gecko in the kitchen, possibly coming out of one of the cupboards.
- there were cockroaches everywhere. In the kitchen (on the sponges!), in the bathroom, in the bedroom and even IN MY BED!
Needless to say that we left after one night and will never go there again.
- there are holes in the mosquito nets and cracks in the walls everywhere, which let any bug come in
- the bathroom is nasty. There is no toilet paper, nor a bum gun. Only a small bucket. There is no hot water in the shower.
- there is no proper dish soap, only a block of body soap. The pots and pans are disgusting.
- there was a fat gecko in the kitchen, possibly coming out of one of the cupboards.
- there were cockroaches everywhere. In the kitchen (on the sponges!), in the bathroom, in the bedroom and even IN MY BED!
Needless to say that we left after one night and will never go there again.
Written 26 September 2019
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Hello do you know if there is a bus from Kuching to Kubat national park? If there is one, where can I find the timetable?
Thank you so much
stephanie fairchild rony
Kuching, Malaysia
no bus but you can take grab or taxi go to kubah national park.
How long is the distance between kuching and kubah np?
realfatfreddy
83 contributions
The distance is about 14 miles. So thats quite near. However getting there and back has better be planned as public transport to that location is limited. Suggest you hitch a ride back. There are many visitors and many of them are locals driving up there for a short day trek
Arif N
Pontianak, Indonesia
Is there any bus we can use to visit Kubah NP? if yes what is the bus number and where is the station?
Hwee Leng Toh-Heng
Singapore, Singapore55 contributions
I booked a private walking tour for my Kubah National Park hike as the public transport options are fairly limited.
The Sarawak Tourism website on Kubah National Park states:
"Bus No.K21 [City Public Link]. Bus Station near Saujana car park. Bus Fare RM3.50 one way.Time: 8.00am, 11.00am, 2.00pm & 5.00pm (Check with the station for latest schedule).
Taxis can also be chartered for the 40 minute trip to the park."
You have to check at the station for the schedule as to when you can board the bus for the return journey. I couldn't find the return journey times online. As for taxis, I had read a number of forums and ascertained that, while it is easy to charter a taxi to go out to Kubah National Park, finding a taxi for the return journey isn't that easy. That's why I opted for the paid tour.
Hope this helps.
What's the latest check-in time for the hostel within Kubah National Park, and is there a way to get here from Buntal esplanade?
PerthDiver72
Perth, Australia25 contributions
Can you do the night frog pond walk with a park ranger/guide hired from the main gate or do you have to go on an organised tour? Also is it too slippery in April to do carrying a 2 year old in a backpack?
How do I go here from kuching airport? What's the taxi rate?
Paul M
United Kingdom182 contributions
Hey, i would suggest catching a uber using the app, Grab will be difficult because drivers are scarce in the area as it's pretty remote. There is a bus you can catch but i forget the number as we missed it, it stops running at 3pm!!! Also we didn't go to the park from the airport but arranged a car through our hotel. hope this helps? :/
nadegefish
Hua Hin, Thailand10 contributions
Hi, if a guide is not needed for this park, is it safe for non-expect hiker ?
Gail M
Rangiora8 contributions
Yes it is quite safe. The man where you sign into the park was very helpful with information and maps.
nevercheckbags
Kyoto, Japan53 contributions
Is there a way to get from Kubah HQ to Matang without hiking 3.5 hours? Do minibuses go between the two sites?
Sharon - W
Melbourne, Australia145 contributions
You can Uber if you really want to. Cheap.
KUBAH NATIONAL PARK (Kuching) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Kubah National Park
- Kubah National Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Kubah National Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 4 Kubah National Park tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Kubah National Park:
- (10.37 km) Mendung Escape Couples/Groups
- (11.02 km) Mendung Escape Main house
- (10.03 km) Mendung Escape
- (13.50 km) Badul Homestay
- (14.13 km) Borneo Tribal Village
- Restaurants near Kubah National Park:
- (3.60 km) HongKong Noodles House
- (3.60 km) Cafe Trio's
- (7.99 km) Restoran SK Nasi Kandar
- (12.81 km) Kubah Ria
- (9.21 km) R and R Family Cafe