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- Cathi ANorthampton, UK12 contributionsBako National Park
Kuching
Can thoroughly recommend a night here, but take plenty of cash.
As it appeared quite easy to get to from Kuching, we decided to go it alone. We booked the overnight stay through the
Sarawak Forestry website lots of information on it regarding getting there and the trails.
We took a taxi to the boat port, which took about 40 minutes. At the boat port, there are no set departure times; you wait until there are enough people to make it worthwhile for the boatman to take you.
We found a Spanish couple to share with, and had to agree with them on a time to return. Then we had to pay the park fees in cash, and also the boatman, which more or less took all the cash we had. On hindsight, we paid more for the boat than we expected as there were only four of us.
The boat ride was great, and our accommodation was decent - we booked a Type 6 Forest Lodge, which came with two bedrooms, each having a shower and toilet. Obviously it was basic, but quite roomy, and cost approx GBP25.00 for the night. However, everything at the site has to be paid for in cash, which was potentially a huge problem for us. We managed to make a bank transfer to the Restaurant, and they gave us the cash, but it was very fiddly, hence my recommendation to take cash. Everything is really cheap there.
There are several trails, we tried Trail 4, which was 800m each way. It took us about two hours to do 500m, so we turned back. The trail was supposed to be one of the easier ones, but I found it difficult (being 63 with arthritic knees) because there is quite a bit of climbing and negotiating tree roots. It was beautiful, but we didn't really see any wildlife.
Bako also has beautiful beaches, with amazing cliffs and rock formations. Swimming is not permitted, because the sea is inhabited by Estaurine Crocodiles.
We did the guided night walk, which was fantastic with three guides shining their lights and picking out animals for us.
We saw a Proboscis monkey, green vipers, a Buffy fish owl, a silver langur and a flying lemur, as well as frogs and spiders and scorpions. I was apprehensive about doing it, but was assured it was on boardwalks around the site, and I was absolutely fine.
There's a cafeteria on site, which has plenty of food options, and is very cheap.
I would thoroughly recommend staying overnight at Bako National Park.Written 15 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mel7155Singapore, Singapore1,356 contributionsWe hiked in this mountain as an alternative as the park to climb mount Santubong was closed without notice. So we were in our hiking outfit without any mountain to climb . As such, asked our driver to drop us off at this mountain to hike up the metal road for 5.4km .
It is 30minutes away from Kuching or Mount Santubung so make sure to arrange for transport there and return transport as it is very difficult to get a ride hail there .
Entrance fee is US$4 per foreign person and US$2 for locals . You need to register , log in and log out at the park office . Thereafter hike up 700m to the near peak on a steep mountain road that never seem to flatten . The views from the top is nice and there are benches and covered pavilion to rest enroute . The waterfall route and jungle route is disable if they did not close it off . Otherwise a very good place to workout and hike . Good for a 4 hour hike . It is not Mount santubung, but a little safer to hike in a rainy day which is very common in this area where it rains literally everyday around the year . The only difference is how intense the rain is that they shut the mountains from climbers - especially Mount Sabtubung .Written 1 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tony WSydney, Australia4,578 contributionsWhen you leave the city area of Kuching and venture into the countryside you are met with the imposing landmark of Mt Santubong. While we did not hike to the top we were impressed by the low cloud over the peak.Written 24 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jules69_12Aylesbury, UK25 contributionsIt was my first trip to Malaysia and I had the most amazing experience. Best time ever celebrated New Year there , the cab driver told us the Best places to go,Written 9 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ken JBermagui, Australia192 contributionsAs a horticulturist I enjoyed my visit .wide range of species . Easy walk 20 mins from water front across the bridge past the parliament buildingWritten 1 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 49karenlSudbury, UK137 contributionsBeing very interested in wildlife of all description we opted to visit the Wetlands Park once early morning and then in the evening.
Both trips were enjoyable and interesting for different reasons,
in the morning we saw the Irrawady snub nosed dolphins and a
wonderful specimen of crocodile and in the eveing we were once againl lucky enough to see the dolphins and the proboscis
monkeys. Highly enjoyableWritten 11 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - msh01San Diego21 contributionsOnly a portion of the area is inside the cave. The rest is more of a jungle walk. Much smaller than Wind Cave. Chittering of bats in complete darkness was a little freaky.Written 26 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TheGrebes45 contributionsPlace is a bit rundown, however it's a rehabilitation centre first, not a zoo. We saw orangutangs, honey bears, porcupines, bearcat, moneys, amazing birds and a deer. Didn't see crocodiles (area under maint). About 45 mins by Grab from town (50MYR). We arranged for Grab driver to return for us as transport difficult. Must wear closed in shoes. Good interpretation centre and clean toiletsWritten 27 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TinaWatts333Mayland, UK231 contributionsI liked this stretch of beach with its soft sands and warm waters. Only had a quick dip though for fear of crocodiles (they can get everywhere!)
Nice to see the beach gets a clean!Written 28 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - haejinaSingapore, Singapore196 contributionsMy son is a reptile lover and he loves this place. I don’t think there is many places where you can see this many crocodiles. They have some random and sad looking birds, and some goats around but the highlight was the crocodiles. We missed the feeding time but my son enjoyed it nonetheless.Written 15 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rudi sutrisno hoJakarta, Indonesia848 contributionsLocation of this beach really far away from the middle town.
The beach are clean and very crowded, it's was very nice location for hang out and play.
There was also a place to buy a nice soft cream, really delicious.Written 12 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Peter RDartford, UK1,369 contributionsWe started our boat trip to the island from a marina on the Santubong River where first we went spotting crocodiles and then on in search of dolphins. Having spotted and watch a few dolphins in the river we headed off to Satang Island. Due to the burning in Sumatra we were almost upon the island before it could be seen. First we were able to go snorkelling in the shallow clear waters and then we headed to the island for lunch. Our boat moored just off of a golden sandy beach and we picnicked under some trees on the edge of the beach. At certain times of the year turtles come ashore to the island to lay their eggs hence why the island is a designated national park, but on our visit it was not the season for the turtles.Written 29 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MahriKuching, Malaysia49 contributions
The hot springs that are operated on a community base can promise an extraordinary situation while in Sarawak.Written 4 February 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - NoorSingapore, Singapore62 contributionsIt's not difficult to locate this gem. We did something different for vacation. Water play and relaxing in the hot springs. It was abit slippery when we were in the water and needed alot of strength to balance ourselves. Just be extra careful.Written 14 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- franklydavidMiri, Malaysia33 contributionsEasy to get to being to only a 30 minute walk from the Waterfront and situated in a nice suburban area Jalan Song, the park is tidy compact and well organized. Two parts to the park , one the introduction to the other states in Malaysia and the other Chinese Tea Pavilion, and zig zag bridge overlooking the large pond. The pond is full of huge Koi Carp and other colorful fish. Around the park is a walk way /jogging track.Written 5 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
