Matang Wildlife Centre (Kampung Budaya Sarawak)

Matang Wildlife Centre or Kampung Budaya Sarawak is situated in Damai Beach, Sarawak, in east Malaysia. It is located at the western corner of the Kubah National Park, the rainforest habitat for endangered wildlife. It is situated about 35km away from Kuching, One of the main attractions of Kubah National Park is the Matang Wildlife Centre. The centre acts as a house for endangered wild animals including Orang Utans, Sambar Deer, Hornbills, Sun Bears and other animals. Besides being a natural home to protect all these endangered species, the centre has training program for Orang Utan. In the program, young Orang Utans who were either orphaned or were rescued from captivity are taught ways to survive in the wild. All animals are protecting in spacious enclosures housing. One amazing program launched is called 'The Great Orang Utan Projects' where you can go and experience the centre with a different way. There are many more attractions offered by the Matang Wildlife Centre. They are nature trails, multiple waterfalls, rock pools, swimming area, picnic spots and viewing points. We can either choose to visit the Matang Wildlife Centre as a one day trip or you can spend the night there. As its location is not far away from the city centre of Kuching, most tourists fancy one day trip.

Bako National Park

Bako National Park is one of the Sarawak's oldest national park. Bako National Park is located in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, in East Malaysia. It covers the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula at the mouth of Kuching Rivers and Bako. Bako National Park is gazette in the year of 1957. Being the oldest national park in Sarawak, it is quite surprised to be one of the smallest national parks in Sarawak. One of the definite features of Bako National Park is the rugged rocky headland along with steep cliffs where visitors can overlook the South China Sea there. The scenery in the park is mesmerizing with many spectacular species of flora and fauna. Various kinds of plants and vegetations such as beach vegetation and cliff vegetation can be seen around. Besides, one of the famous fauna in the park in the proboscis monkeys or Dutchman. There are of course, other wildlife that are to be seen around in the park including Borneo bearded pigs, monitor lizards, mousedeers, snakes and other animals. The national park acts as a home to over 150 species of birds too.

Gunung Mulu National Park

Gunung Mulu National Park or Mulu Caves National Park is one of the major attractions in Sarawak. It is located near the Miri, the second largest state in Sarawak. Gunung Mulu National Park is located near the southern border of Brunei Darussalam and it is around 100 kilometres away from Miri town.There are a total of three mountains in the park namely Gunung Mulu with the height of 2376m, Gunung Api with the height of 1750m, and finally Gunung Benarat that has a height of 1585m. One of the largest limestone caves in the world is located below the surface. The National Park is renowned for its caves that have amazing record in the world. They are the Sarawak Chamber, which is the largest cave chamber in the world, Clearwater Cave, which  is the longest cave in the South East Asia and also Deer Cave, the largest cave passage. There are various species of flora and fauna spotted in the National Park. There are over 3500 species of plants and around 1500 species of flowers around int the park. As much as eight different species of the famous bird - Hornbills are to be seen in the National Park too. Besides, over 27 species of bats are spotted here. There are also treks and trails available in the park for all adventurous people. Many caves activities and forest activities are offered too. There is Mulu Canopy Skywalk which is hanging at the height 480m. The Skywalk is the longest tree based walk way in the whole wide world. There are more interesting activities guided, or unguided including the Night Shift, Paku Waterfalls, Camping, Cruising and Adventure Caving. All activities are offered with different rates and packages.

Gunung Mulu National Park