Bako National Park

Bako National Park, Sarawak’s oldest national park, sits on a rugged peninsula near Kuching reached by short boat from Bako village. Trails cross beach, cliff and jungle habitats where proboscis monkeys, wild pigs and pitcher plants are among the draws. Its character is raw coastal Borneo within easy reach of the city: mangrove edges, sea stacks and overnight options for dawn wildlife. Book boats and trails early on weekends, bring sun protection and water, and stay quiet on paths for the best chance of seeing wildlife. A day at Bako feels wild yet practical—boat in, hike out, and return with salt air still in your clothes.