Bako National Park
Tanjung Sapi
From here you can have a beautiful view of Telok Assam, Santubong and the vast expanse of South China Sea. You have to climb amidst the cliff vegetation to get to the top.
Telok Paku
If you move quietly among the bushes, you will be able to hear rustling of leaves or peculiar grunts. As you walk by the cliff forest, you will chance upon Proboscis Monkeys. They are often seen in the morning or late afternoon.
Ulu Assam
It is rather a tricky climb up this trail. But at the end you know it’s all worthwhile. Once you reach the top, you will be greeted with breathtaking views of Bako's coastline. You can also find a lot of Proboscis Monkeys marking this place home.
Telok Delima
Follow that strange noise. Listen to the leaves rustle. This is the best trail in the park to see more Proboscis Monkeys.
Serait
This trail is rather obscure. It is not a popular trail but perfect for a quiet walk through the forest.
Telok Pandan Kecil & Telok Pandan Besar
Walk along the famous half-hour trek to Telok Pandan, which ascends the verdant hills overlooking Telok Assam. Along the way you will be greeted by carnivorous pitcher plants, which leads you to a fascinating view of a secluded bay below the famous sea stack. A 10 minutes descent through cliff vegetation brings you to a beach located within the park.
Tajor
Take a two-hour walk passes scrub and vegetation towards Tajor Waterfall. It is small compared to its other scenic ‘cousins’ but it has a beautiful jungle setting and a small dip pool, enough for you to soak and soothe your tired limbs.
Tanjung Rhu
Take in the breathtaking view at this trail that branch off to Tajor. It leads across open country to the rocky Rhu Peninsula and a small headland where you can see wave-cut platform and rock pools.
Ulu Serait
Located deep within the park, there is a trail that connects the Lintang trail with the Bukit Gondol hill walk. From the Lintang junction to the base of Bukit Gondol is about one and a half hours.
Bukit Gondol
Get a spectacular view of Pulau Lakei and Muara Tebas from this hill, which is the highest point in Bako at 260 metres. The loop trek takes about 45 minutes.
Paya Jelutong
Take a short cut by using this trail to climb up Bukit Gondol. Although it is a very short trail it offers the opportunity of seeing fresh water swamp forest. The most dominant species in the area is Jelutong softwood normally used for making pencils.
Bukit Keruing
Test your endurance by trekking along the slopes of Bukit Keruing, the second highest point in Bako. It will take you one and a half hours to reach Tajor Waterfall from Paya Jelutong.
Telok Sibur
Follow the Tajor trail leading towards the waterfall; you will reach the end of Telok Sibur. It’s a three and half hours walk. You will encounter a steep 45 minutes descent and a river until you reach the longest beach in Bako.
Telok Limau
You can pitch a tent or go camping at Telok Limau and arrange a boat to fetch you the next day. Pass through the rich rainforest and be awarded with breathtaking view of the whole Muara Tebas Peninsula.
Telok Keruin
Four short side trails can lead you to the Bukit Keruin lookout – they are a small rock pool, the Muara Tebas lookout point, the Tanjung Keruin and Tanjung Po viewpoints.
The last section of the trail is a very steep descent to a mangrove forest. The trail then continues through the mangroves. Look out for the marks on the trees, which show the way to the deserted beach, one of the best in the park.
Pulau Lakei
Discover a world of mystery of rock paintings just a short distance away from the beach. To get here, you can arrange with a boatman back at the National Park Department’s office.
Things To Do Here
- Bird watching
- Caving
- Jungle trekking
- Photography
- Rock climbing
- Snorkelling
- Sunbathing
- Swimming
- Touring the Sea Stack
Getting There
Bako National Park is highly accessible from Kuching. It is 37 km from the city and a short ferry ride across Sungai Santubong. You will see coconut plantations along the road on your way to Kampung Bako. To reach the park, take a ride on a longboat for another 25-minute along the Bako River. The one-way fare is RM40 per boatload journey. There is also a regular bus service, which operates from Kuching to Kampong Bako.
