Bako National Park

Overview:
Bako National Park is Sarawak’s oldest national park (1957), located on a peninsula 30km from Kuching. Contains 7 distinct ecosystems from mangrove to kerangas (heath forest) to cliff vegetation.

Character: Compact, accessible, biodiverse, dramatic, coastal.

Key Attractions

• Proboscis Monkeys — Best viewing in Borneo; dawn and dusk at mangrove boardwalks
• Bearded Pigs — Endemic and habituated; roam campgrounds
• Telok Pandan Kecil — Iconic sea stack beach (30-minute trek)
• Night Walks — Guided spotting of frogs, snakes, and nocturnal mammals

Best For: First-time wildlife viewers, families, day-trippers from Kuching, photographers.

Recommended Stay: 1–2 days (overnight for night walks).

Transportation: Bus from Kuching to Bako Village (45 min), then boat to park HQ (20 min).