Bako National Park
From World travel guide
Bako National Park, on the island of Borneo, is in Sarawak, a state in East Malaysia, and is home to the bizarre, obscene-nosed proboscis monkey.
It is well worth a visit if you are in the area.
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Understand
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Get in
A bus ride from Kuching to Bako Market which is worth exploring and the local area. A boat trip along the river estuary to the National park headquarters where there are bungalows for hire as a couple of nights stay are recommended if you have the time.
Fees/Permits
Get around
See
A wide range of animal, bird and plant life including the Proboscis monkey which come to the mangrove swamp to feed early evening.
Do
Walks radiate from the centre offering a variety of severity in the heat and humidity and provide access to the habitats of the wide range of animal, bird and plant life in the park.
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Lodging
At the National park headquarters where there are bungalows for hire as a couple of nights stay are recommended if you have the time.
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
Get out
Also try to visit the Sepilok Orang-utan sanctuary, and help preserve these amazing creatures by supportying the wonderful efforts being made there to re-introduce abandoned and orphaned Orang-utans back into their natural habit. Make sure to check opening times and bus connections prior to visiting.
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