The Bako National Park offers you the chance to get up close with wildlife first-hand, by being located in the rainforests of Borneo. Whether you’ve arrived by private transport from Singapore to Malaysia or by car, Borneo is where you should be heading. Borneo is famous for its rainforests and indigenous species which reside in these wetlands. At Bako National Park, you can be prepared to have a taste of the treasures from the wetlands of Borneo. It is about 37km from Kuching and spread over 27km of land. Despite being the smallest National Park, it houses a diverse wildlife species, flora and fauna for which the rainforests of Borneo are famous for.

Let’s have a look at all the ably and awesome things to do in Bako National Park.

Nature’s Marvel

The Bako National Park is a combination of a varied range of flora. This tiny tip of the Muara Tebas Peninsula is covered with swamp forests, dense mangroves, cliff vegetation and shrub-like flora. It offers you several short treks and trails which grants you beautiful sightings of plants that are found on beaches, cliffs, mangroves, swamps and grasslands. The National Park introduces you to the varied flora of Borneo all in one small place, with distinct vegetation that even new travellers will be quick to spot.

Wildlife and Birds

The Bako National Park is said to be home to over 250 rare probosci’s monkeys which vary in their weight, size and outlook.  Long-tailed macaques, silvered leaf–monkeys, wild boars and mouse deer are just a few of the names in the wildlife which can be caught on these silent trails. These trails, which take you through the park, are perfect in spotting the wildlife that lives in the forest. For example, you’ll be able to catch monkeys casually dwelling on trees and roaming around in small groups. The forest is also home to a varied number of kingfishers, owls, woodpeckers and bluebirds. Among the trails of the forest, the Telok Delima and the Telok Paku are the two that promise the sightings of wildlife and birds.

Treks and Trails

There’s a reason treks and trails are prominent in the Bako National Park. This is because the park itself has over 16 colour-coded treks and trails. These treks and trails were made while keeping in mind the animals and trees in the wetlands of Borneo. While they are colour-coded, you should seek to maintain silence while walking. Doing so guarantees you the sightings of the rare probosci’s monkeys. This is only one trail of many things to do in Bako National Park.

With 16 such trails, you’ll find them lasting from 30 mins to 2 hours. In between trekking, you’ll be immersed in stretches of clean white sandy beaches, helping you to relax and regain your energy to continue with your trek or trail. You could also opt for a day-long hiking trip, an overnight camping expedition, or short relaxing walks along these trails as well. The government website offers a small write up on what can be spotted on these trails to help you plan your trip accordingly.