Natural Attractions

Sarawak is famous for its wide range of national parks. It is one of the major attractions that keep visitors coming back to the state over and over again. Be mesmerized by the scenery of the Gunung Mulu National Park and the massive limestone outcrops of the Niah Caves. Sarawak indeed has much to offer when it comes to natural attractions.

Bako National Park

Bako, not being an instant hit among the tourists doesn’t mean they are not interesting. The park offers rainforest abundant wildlife, jungle streams, waterfalls, interesting plant life, secluded beaches and trekking trails, introducing you to the rainforest of Borneo. Now that many people have known the place for its beauty of nature, their attractions and the activities there, Bako has now known as one of the most popular place a tourist would choose in Sarawak.

Mount Santubong

Different from the jungle trekking and walking trails in Damai, The Santubong Jungle Trek with blur trail markings is about 2km long and takes about 1 to 2 hours to complete starting from ‘Starter Hut’ at the Santubong-Kuching Road. The trail, a circular trail is placed near the hotels. Simply take the trail map from hotel recreation counters and start exploring. There’s also a trail maintained behind the activity centre. The hardest jungle trekking that needs about 4 to 7 hours depending on the individuals’ fitness and the route taken is the mount Santubong Summit Trek.

Lambir Hills National Park

About 30km to the south of Miri town is the Lambir Hills National Park, along the Miri-Bintulu Road. The park begins operating to the public on 15 May 1975 where the whole area is about 6952 hectares and a height of 465 meters including the central portion of Lambir Hills.

Gunung Mulu National Park

Culture being passed on from the past is what we live and learn today and towards the future. Mulu was awarded World Heritage site in November 2000 as they are known for their scenery and the significance of biology.

Niah National Park and Niah Caves

Niah Caves, stretching over 3140 hectares of peat swamp, dipterocarp forests and the massive limestone outcrops, the caves is hidden in the forests of Miri where you can go 300 miles towards the coast from Kuching. There’s a few caves lying in the cave with one big cave known as The Great Cave with a few smaller ones. Gunung Subis is located in the middle of the park. There’s a lot more to discover besides the cave.