Exploring Bako National Park: Sarawak’s Oldest Wildlife Haven
Although the smallest national park in Sarawak, Bako is also the oldest – and among the most rewarding. Just a short boat ride from Kuching, its lush jungles and tangled rivers offer an ideal escape into nature.
Coastal Landscapes and Mangrove Trails
Arriving by boat through winding mangrove channels, you’re greeted with dramatic coastal rock formations. Once ashore, well-marked trails lead you through dense rainforest and along sandy beaches.
Rich Wildlife Encounters
Despite its compact size of 27 square kilometers, Bako National Park teems with wildlife. Look out for long-tailed macaques, bearded pigs, over 150 bird species, and the rare, pot-bellied proboscis monkeys that swing through the treetops.
Speak to someone who's been there
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Bako National Park, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Borneo ⟩ Kuching
Borneo ⟩ Kota Kinabalu
Borneo ⟩ Kinabatangan River
Borneo ⟩ Kinabalu National Park
Borneo ⟩ Kapalai Island
Borneo ⟩ Gaya Island
Borneo ⟩ Garama Wetlands
Borneo ⟩ Deramakot Forest Reserve
Borneo ⟩ Danum Valley
Borneo ⟩ Batang Ai
Borneo ⟩ Bako National Park
Our expert guides to exploring Bako National Park
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Bako National Park, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Bako National Park at its best.
