Natural Wonders
Sarawak's treasure of natural wonders is best appreciated in its many protected national parks and ancient rainforests where alluring caves, cascading waterfalls, pristine beaches and exotic wildlife are waiting to be enjoyed. Eleven National Parks and two Wildlife Centres vie for your attention and each will leave fond memories. Here, the largest cave chamber in the world, longest canopy skywalk and spectacular natural limestone formation will leave you bewildered and amazed.
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Bako National Park
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Mulu National Park
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Niah National Park
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Kubah National Park
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Gunung Gading National Park
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Similajau National Park
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Lambir Hills National Park
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| Batang Ai National Park
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| Pulau Talang and Pulau Satang National Parks
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Loagan Bunut National Park The major attraction of Loagan Bunut is its large natural lake, which miraculously shrinks and disappears every dry season. It is another bird watchers paradise. Watch the Berawan tribes display their unique fishing skills called Selambau. |
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Tanjung Datu National Park Appreciate spectacular mountain vistas with cool streams cascading down to the emerald seas with corals just peeking from beneath. Rejuvenate in the spell of unspoilt beauty. Homestays are available at the nearby Melano village.
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Sarawak’s oldest national park is home to the rare proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, silver leaf monkeys, monitor lizards, plantain squirrels, wild boars, otters, mouse deer, mangrove creatures and over 150 species of birds. An excellent introduction to the rainforests. 
Be awed by this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which will take your breath away. Gunung Mulu has it all – the world’s largest cave chamber and the world’s most extensive cave system with razor sharp limestone pinnacles. Watch the exodus of millions of bats from the dim caverns at dusk. Leave your footprints behind in a jungle adventure. Then retire to the comforts of The Royal Mulu Resort, an international standard jungle resort. 
Over 40,000 years ago, prehistoric men inhabited the Niah Great Caves. Palaeolithic artefacts and Neolithic paintings found at ancient burial sites dated as far as 42,000 years. Today, licensed local climb hanging belian poles to collect edible birds nests from the cave ceiling. 
One of the more popular locations for locals and foreigners favouring a day-trip. Waterfalls, crystal clear rivers and the world’s largest collection of palm trees are its attractions. Embark on one of many jungle trails leading to Gunung Serapi. 
For a possible glimpse of the world’s largest flower, the rare Rafflesia draws tourists here. Even if you miss the flower, you would enjoy the trek and adventure through the mountains to view beautiful cascading waterfalls and rare foliage. 
Bird Watchers paradise! Golden sandy beaches and evergreen forest make this park home to some 185 species of birds and 24 species of mammals. Keep an eye on the sea too, for you may just spot some dolphins and turtles. 
Incredible diversity best describes this place that sees 1,100 tree species dwelling within a 50-hectare plot. Many plants and insects are yet to be discovered and identified. There are also alluring waterfalls and bathing pools that are characteristic of Malaysian jungles. 
Man and animal live in harmony in this park. The Iban longhouses are guarded by the spirit world – hornbills, orang utans and gibbons. Enjoy the best of wilderness and creature comforts of modern luxury at the Batang Ai Hilton Longhouse Resort. 
These two islands are turtle sanctuaries. Between May and October, green turtles come ashore to lay and bury their eggs. Pulau Satang Besar is open to the public while visits to Talang-Talang Islands require special permits. 