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Wonderful walks in the forest.
Willettsworld Says: When I came back to the park headquarters after visiting Telok Pandan kecil, the tide started coming in at the mangrove forest along with a large number of Proboscis Monkeys. I managed to get this photo of a mother and her child clinging to her, so this is an excellent area...
Willettsworld Says: The one and a half hour trek to Telok Pandan kecil is one of Bako's most popular. It ascends the forested hills overlooking Telok Assam, reaching the plateau covered in scrub vegetation and continues along a sandy path lined with carnivorous pitcher plants before reaching a...
Willettsworld Says: There are seven complete ecosystems which include beach flora, cliff vegetation, heath or kerangas forest, mangrove forest, mixed dipterocarp forest, grassland vegetation and peat swamp. Among the flora in Bako includes many species of carnivorous plants such as pitcher...
Willettsworld Says: If you're heading towards Telok Pandan kecil and the Sea Stack, the first thing you'll come to is Telok Assam - the mangrove forest. You walk above the forest floor on raised walkways and when I came back to the park headquarters after visiting Telok Pandan kecil, the tide...
Willettsworld Says: If you come to Bako National Park, you can't not take in a jungle trek. Unfortunately, I managed to bruise my toe after slipping on the mud when we had to walk across the water after our boat from Bako ran aground and so I couldn't do much in the way of any trekking. As it...
Willettsworld Says: When you step off the bus from Kuching you'll find the river in front of you plus the some fishing village of Bako. Bako is a few kilometres south of the Bako National Park headquarters which you can reach by taking a boat. Bako itself only features a few dozen stilt houses...
Willettsworld Says: Bako National Park is the oldest national park in Sarawak (established back in 1957) and is located at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula, which is at the mouth of the Bako and Kuching Rivers, about 25km NE of Kuching. It is characterised by steep coastal cliffs and rocky...
Telok Pandan Kecil - Bako National Park
Sambawalk Says: It is a very nice beach that you can swim. It is about 1.5 hours trek (2.5km) from Park's HQ. But only to the top of the mountain, not the beach. This beach is nicer than Panda Besar, which can't swaim nor access. You can get here by longboat.
Sambawalk Says: Bako's extensive trail system is made up of 16 colour-coded jungle trails which offer a range of walking and hiking options. The fit and adventures can opt for full-day jungle hikes or overnight camping expeditions, whilst those who prefer to take it easy can opt for a...
Park HQ Canteen: Didn't look all that good but not badly priced
Willettsworld Says: Beside the park headquarters is a canteen that sells hot food, drinks and snacks at fairly reasonable prices considering it's the only place to get food within the park. The food didn't look all that good when I visited and as I came only for a day-trip, I had some snacks...
Boat trip from Bako village to Park
Sambawalk Says: From Kuching, take a taxi or a Petra Jaya Bus No. 6 to Kampung (village) Bako. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Continue a 30-minute boat ride to the Park. Boats can be chartered at the terminal and they are operated by the villagers. The boat fees depends on the...
Sambawalk Says: From Kuching, take a taxi or a Petra Jaya Bus No. 6 to Kampung (village) Bako. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Bus fare RM2. It departs from the open market area every hour from 7am. Be there about 10 mins before the hour as you don't want to miss the bus. To...
Willettsworld Says: This wooden structure is built by the local fishermen to catch small prawns known as "bubuk" as well as fish. Fishing nets are put underneath the structure to trap them and in the early morning or late in the afternoon, the fisherman will collect their catch for the day.
Willettsworld Says: If you're heading towards Telok Pandan kecil and the Sea Stack, the first part of the trek is uphill and a little tricky in places as you have to walk over tree roots. Be careful here plus also keep an eye out for armies of ants using the roots as transportation highways!
burntfacedjake Says: Be careful when wading out to boats near the National Park offices. My wife stood on a stingray who took offence and gave her a nasty jab in the ankle. Believe me a stingray wound is a painful experience and it can take nearly 2 hours to get to the clinic in Kuching from...
Searching for the Nose Monkeys
Emile72 Says: Wear good shoes, since the nose monkeys like to spend their time in the mangrove coastal area where it is quite muddy. Also wear long sleeve pants for the "blood suckers". Definitely mosquite repellent. Take extra film or chipcard, there are so many pictures to shoot,...
DanielF Says: Fauna in the rainforest is not easy to spot. A good pair of binoculars will help you to see the wildlife without any disturbance. But, for this purpose, the assistance of a good, experienced guide is essential.
DanielF Says: You will have to pass through Kampung Bako anyway, as Bako National Park is only accesible by water and Kampung Bako is the place from which you will catch the boat. If you have time, you may like to take a boat ride and explore this typical Malay village with stilt houses...
Willettsworld Says: Located at the park headquarters, this should be your first port of call before you set out on your trek (which you have to register before here as well). The centre provides some good information on the park such as its history and the details on its flora and fauna in the...
Emile72 Says: We had a terrific guide who did so much for us and was very experienced. We went with the guide to see Orang Utangs and to Bako. Very reasonable price and good and reliable service. Definitely recommend it. Please go to Holiday Inn in Kuching. There they have a little agency...
Plan a Bako vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Bako locals
You can spot some of these Proboscis monkeys when you're trekking at Bako National Park. These monkeys are generally shy & will stay very high up the...
Q: Ok girls what type of shoes would you recomend for me to wear? I will be doing an overnight at bako and an overnight longhouse...
A: Hi! Hiking boots/runner shoes would be fine for the Bako & long house trip. Beach sandal should come in handy for the boat ride to Bako NP and along the river (if any)...
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Paradise as viewed from a squalid hovel
Bako National Park is a lovely parcel of jungle that juts into the emerald waters of the South China Sea. Bako is a great place to experience the jungle. Be ready to sweat--a lot. But also be ready......
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Bako, or Kampung Bako is a fishermen village located about 37km away from Kuching. It is also the gateway to Bako National Park as the jetty for boat rides to the national park is located here. The......
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Location: About 40 km (25 miles) northeast of Kuching. When to go: All year round. Access: Overland from Kuching to a small fishing village, Kampung Bako. Then by boat to the park. Timings of the...
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The magnificent national park of Bako
I've got some interesting experiences in Bako. I'd love to share with you the 7 tips I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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1st National Park to be established in 1957, covering about 27 square kilometres of forest, it occupies a mainly sandstone peninsular on the South China Sea facing Santubong Mountain. What I like most...
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