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The oldest national park in Sarawak, Bako National Park is full of thrill and adventures in just 27 sq. km of landscapes. It receives seven different ecosystems, including mangroves and forest, making it an ideal paradise to wildlife, such as orchids, long-nosed proboscis monkeys, bearded pigs, carnivorous pitcher plants, and mudskippers.
Located only 37km from Kuching, Bako National Park is usually frequented as Full Day Bako National Park Tour from the city. However, you may also opt for overnight stays and see the beautiful sunsets. You can also buy entry tickets for reasonable price. However, you should also bear tickets for boat ride from Bako village to the national park. There are 17 colored trails in the park which are easy to follow individually. So, you may not need a guide. But you should still opt for Bako National Park Adventure Tour with a guide to identify and spot wildlife. The guide will explain about seven different ecosystems of the national park.
Bako National Park is located around 37 km or 23 miles northeast of Kuching. It is accessible by boat on Santubong River from Bako Bazaar terminal. Bako Bazaar is connected to the city by Bus 1, with stops around open market and the waterfront. A lot of tourists prefer Bako National Park Family Tour Package, which includes round-trip door-to-door transfers.
Bako National Park remains open seven days a week from morning to late afternoon, even on public holidays. You can also spend a night in a hostel, a chalet or while camping. You can expect fewer boats and rough seas during the rainy season, i.e. from November to February.
Along with precariously balanced rock formations ‘Sea Stacks’, the signature attraction here is its unique wildlife. You can easily spot the mammals. You can often spot pot-bellied and long-nosed Proboscis monkeys across the visitor center and anywhere else. You can also spot macaques, flying lemurs, bearded pigs, and monitor lizards.