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  • Ravee
    Perak, Malaysia4 contributions
    Do not miss this place
    Great place to see orang Utans- 9 am and 3pm. Only during these times they come out for the food. They are magnificent and the forest rangers are informative
    Review of: Semenggoh Nature Reserve
    Written 17 September 2023
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  • 730kayr
    Tonbridge, UK651 contributions
    Basic but well worth a visit.
    We arrived by boat and left our luggage in the locker room while we went for our first walk with our guide Alex ( who was excellent). We checked in at 2pm - we’d chosen a lodge with air conditioning. The lodge was spacious but very basic - strange , we thought, not to give you a top sheet, just an old cover (like a large towel). You need to take your own towels. Good to have a fridge but we had to unplug it to charge our phones as the other sockets didn’t work. Shame there’s a lot of plastic washed up that they don’t get rid of. The food was very ‘basic’ too - all lukewarm from a buffet. However, lovely walks and great to see the wildlife. You have to be sure footed on the walks - lots of roots along the paths but also boardwalks. Saw hairy pigs, flying lemur, 3 types of monkey, frogs, insects and wasn’t bitten by any mosquitoes!!
    Review of: Bako National Park
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • Niels V
    9 contributions
    Great but challenging hike/climb
    Mount Santubong was a great hike/ rockclimb. You have to start om weekdays between 0800 and 0900. After 0900 they won’t let you start anymore. You have to turn around at 1300 No matter if you reached the summit or not. The expected time is 1,5h to the lookout and then another 2,5h to the top. 4h Total ascend. Descend is the same path. Entrance is free.

    First part of the hike to the lookout point (f7) is not too difficult. It’s a steep walk and at some parts you have to hold on to a Rope. After the lookout point the real climb to the summit starts. Expect very steep terrain all the way from the lookout to the summit. Along the way you get multiple fireladders up to 10 meters high. Don’t be afraid of hights. You also have to do some rope climbs. During the climb watch out for spiders and snakes (especially if you are the first ones of the day like us, we saw both and a bit too close for comfort). The summit has a beautiful lookout.

    The hike and climb are quite challenging and I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re not fit/ used to hiking. We are quite fit and did it in 2,5h up 3h down but it was challenging and we only took short breaks. Bring enough water and food for the trip.
    Review of: Mount Santubong
    Written 26 September 2023
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  • Erica V
    Sydney, Australia3 contributions
    Highly recommend a frog spotting tour
    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.
    Review of: Kubah National Park
    Written 16 May 2023
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  • RJCF1
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia81 contributions
    Nice place to admire the beautiful flowers.
    We found this place by accident, we crossed the "bridge to nowhere " expecting to be able to see/visit some of the sites on the other side of the river we found everything locked up apart from this place if you like plants and flowers it is well worth a walk over the bridge.
    Review of: Sarawak Orchid Garden
    Written 13 May 2023
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  • Ronnie502014
    Spalding, UK42 contributions
    please do this
    I was based at Matang with project Borneo booked through great projects uk . Was only there a week, so wished I had booked longer.
    The Staff were great and genuinely love theses forgotten animals, especially Dom who went beyond, to help everyone. I’m not going to lie I’m a little bit in love with this man and his lifetimes work with orangutang. His knowledge of the forest, was impressive.
    The daily work is hard, and it will test your morals about animal conservation in Borneo.
    The accommodation is basic but we all survived lol.. the other volunteers were super fun and we laughed lots,but that’s not to say we were all very concerned about the conditions theses beautiful creatures were kept in.
    Want to send a shout out to Steve the volunteer facilitator, a very patient man with us all and an animal lover to his bones.
    The enrichment making in the Afternoon, then watching the animals enjoying our labours was priceless.
    If you are thinking of going don’t hesitate. It’s a life changing experience.
    Review of: The Great Orangutan Project
    Written 13 September 2023
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  • 49karenl
    Sudbury, UK143 contributions
    TWO BOAT TRIPS OUT TO THE WETLANDS PARK
    Being 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 enjoyable
    Review of: Kuching Wetlands National Park
    Written 11 June 2019
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  • Richard T
    Perth, Australia41 contributions
    unique cave system
    You hire a head torch at the entrance for a few Ringgits. Mine had a flat battery so saw next to nothing, couldn't even see the steps. The place has startd to decline due to lack of maintenance. Having said that, it is still well worth a visit. Very unique area, about an hours drive from Kuching
    Review of: Wind Caves
    Written 11 March 2020
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  • haejina
    Singapore, Singapore169 contributions
    Good if your child loves crocodiles
    My 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.
    Review of: Jong's Crocodile Farm & Zoo
    Written 15 March 2023
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  • franklydavid
    Miri, Malaysia30 contributions
    To Frienship between Malaysia and China
    Easy 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.
    Review of: Malaysia-China Friendship Park
    Written 5 August 2020
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  • TheGrebes
    40 contributions
    Needs our support to continue rehab
    Place 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 toilets
    Review of: Matang Wildlife Centre
    Written 27 May 2023
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  • franklydavid
    Miri, Malaysia30 contributions
    Free bus - free way to Damai
    Getting a free bus to the beach in Kuching was most welcome, at the moment a free hydrogen bus is being trialed so hop on and enjoy the trip even free wi-fi, takes an hour from the Waterfront going past the cat museum on it's way. Though take note no stops on the way or return. There are numerous snack bars and even a karaoke when you arrive at central. This is the venue also of the Cultural village and Rain forest festival. Beautiful scenary and friendly locals, can't be bad hey :)
    Review of: Damai Central
    Written 10 February 2020
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  • Mahri
    Kuching, Malaysia49 contributions
    Time to soak feet

    The hot springs that are operated on a community base can promise an extraordinary situation while in Sarawak.
    Review of: Kampung Panchor Hot Spring
    Written 4 February 2019
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  • Noor
    Singapore, Singapore11 contributions
    Nice nature activity
    It'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.
    Review of: Annah Rais Hotsprings
    Written 14 May 2020
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  • awalliu
    Pontianak, Indonesia415 contributions
    Beautiful beach
    This beach is quite beautiful and wide. It's just that there is no sand visible on the beach. When on holiday, especially Eid al-Fitr, most shanties and tenants are closed so it is difficult to find food.
    Review of: Damai Beach
    Written 9 November 2019
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