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Exploring the Bako National Park Borneo: Stepping into the real Jurassic Park that is teeming with amazing animals, wildlife and jaw-dropping landscapes! [UPDATED FOR 2024]

Nic (The Roaming Renegades) - Last updated on February 7th, 2024 at 4:55 pm

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Arriving in another world, walking onto the unforgettable

When we decided to visit Borneo we did so to see the amazing wildlife, to explore the dense and otherworldly jungles and rainforest, to delve into nature and see some unforgettable sights. One of the best and easiest to reach places to do this is Bako National Park Borneo, from the Croc infested river that is the only way in, to the jungle teeming with wildlife, much of it endangered, and the unforgettable twisting and gnarled jungle floor of ancient branches that leads out onto stunning sandstone flanked beaches. Bako National Park Borneo was a highlight of our entire time in Asia and really made the trip over to Borneo worthwhile!

Chapters

  1. Arriving in another world, walking onto the unforgettable beach
  2. Hiking through the carpet of ancient roots in the dense jungle
  3. Awe-inspiring viewpoints and scenery of Bako National Park Borneo
  4. Taking a freaky but unforgettable night walk through the jungle and spending a wild night in a hut!
  5. Searching for the amazing endangered Proboscis Monkey in the wild
  6. Information:
  7. How to get to Bako National Park Borneo
  8. Book your transport across Malaysia and Asia here:
  9. Where and how to stay the night and how long you should stay
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  11. Have you been to Borneo and seeing the amazing animals of Bako National Park Borneo?

Arriving in another world, walking onto the unforgettable beach

After taking the short bus ride from the centre of Kuching there was no real sign of how amazing this place was eventually going to be. We were dropped off at a rickety-looking jetty and told to wait for the next boat after buying tickets. It all seemed a bit underwhelming and unorganised!

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Some of the less friendly Borneo natives!

Finally, we were all boarding the tiny wooden boat to head up the murky and croc-infested river towards the national park. As the waters splashed over the edge of the rocking boat I did wonder for a moment if we would actually make it or if one of the local fishermen using the huge wooden frames to bravely catch fish here would be coming to our rescue!! Crashing through the wake we passed by many little houses and villages on the edge of the water, it was already a stunning sight in the mountains peaking over the horizon, but this was just the start.

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Pulling around the bend in the river the huge sandstone cliffs came into view, their weathered edges creating a swirl of intense colours, patterns and strange sculptural forms. We pulled in just off the beach, surrounded by a dense jungle beyond teeming with life, we jumped off the boat into the warm sea water and waded onto shore, dodging bearded pigs and hermit crabs as we headed towards the wooden cabin we would call home and the start of this unforgettable adventure.

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Hiking through the carpet of ancient roots in the dense jungle

We wasted no time in setting off hiking through this amazing jungle. The scenes here were unreal we began on the bright yellow sand of the beaches shimmering in the hot and humid sun before heading down the trails.

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Through the boardwalks along the edge of the jungle where the trees and the ocean meet, at high tide the water laps up against the walkway and as the sea recedes the sand becomes a playground for hundreds of hermit crabs. Out here we wander alongside the huge Bearded Pigs that call this park home, a throw back to the wild boar they humorously trot along and enjoy rolling in the mud left behind by the tides!

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Out of the corner of our eye we glance up, spotting the bright green scales of a viper up in the trees above us, sitting back and relaxing seemingly unfazed by the pack of crazed and mischievous macaques swinging in their usual wild fashion.

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We clasp our bags a little tighter as we hurry on into the trails, we’ve been warned that the macaques here are a particular nuisance and see many people using sticks to ward them off. Being in the middle of the thick jungle, on your own, surrounded by them is quite an intimidating prospect!

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After an eventful walk just getting over to the trails we finally head into the jungle. This ancient rainforest is thick, dense and so full of life. The sounds emanating from all angles are actually deafening, the insects and birds form a chorus of sounds that one has to hear to believe. Add into that the distant calls of 3 species of monkeys, crashing through the canopy and echoing all around you. It really is a surreal and otherworldly experience to hike in this unique place.

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The trails carved out through the park are formed out of a carpet of tree routes, gnarled and twisted to form stunning fairytale-like staircases that guide you through this enchanted forest. If ever there was a dream of exploring the depths of Borneo, this was it, we were here and it was even more magical than we could ever have imagined.

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Awe-inspiring viewpoints and scenery of Bako National Park Borneo

This was the REAL Jurassic Park alright, you could feel the ancient forest moving, breathing and alive with centuries of development and growth. It is no wonder that when a place like this is destroyed that there is no way to just replant and rebuild, it’s the density of it, the way everything intertwines and lives with each other that is the magic that can never be remade.

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The real wonder too of this place is the diversity, one moment you are deep in the jungle, the light piercing in needle-thin laser beams from the dense canopy down to the forest floor. The thick and humid air makes everything hot and damp, life everywhere you look, thriving in these powerful conditions that you struggle to breathe in as you drip, soaked to the skin from every step.

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Then suddenly you are blinded by the light, the jungle gives way to the palm tree-lined beach, and high sandstone outcrops provide unimaginable visas over this intense and awe-inspiring land.

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This is yet another landscape to explore, climbing the wave like rocks to look down on the beaches before following the tributaries back into the mysterious world that lay beyond. All the while surrounded by the most beautiful, unique and strange flora and fauna.

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Taking a freaky but unforgettable night walk through the jungle and spending a wild night in a hut!

Now it was nightfall, as the sun slipped over the horizon the noise from the jungle only intensified. Many of the weird and wonderful creatures that call this place home are nocturnal and only come out to play in the cover of darkness and the milder temperatures. We were spending the night here and after eating what could mostly be described as vegetarian scraps from the park HQ canteen we headed out on one of the organised night walks.

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Hmm, maybe the sign is right!

For the frankly ridiculously low fee of 10 Ringgit / $2.34 / £1.83, the park rangers lead groups through the trails at night in search of many of the amazing animals and insects that live here. They are specially trained to be able to spot them as well as protect us from them too! We set off into the pitch black with our head torches primed and ready. The noise enveloped us as we sank into the darkness, it was an intense and honestly freaky experience to walk the jungle at night.

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The horror!

The first thing we spotted was a couple of eyes shining back at us, the first on many huge (and I mean like crazy big) spiders just hanging out on a leaf! Sitting there all creepy and scary, staring right back at us! We saw so many different types of spiders that night. A tarantula, big armoured things, spiders with the span of my hand and weird-looking colourful ones. Being scared of spiders and yet absolutely fascinated with the amazing creatures in here it was both amazing and hellish at the same time!

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Moving on we also saw plenty of stick insects, blending into the trees so well I am not even sure how our guide managed to spot them. One of the strangest things was the amount of freshwater fish in the middle of the jungle surrounded by seawater.

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Run….!

They have adapted to use the large puddles left by the heavy rain as a nutrient-rich environment on the jungle floor, it really is quite amazing how these animal use their surroundings so well. Another striking creature was a tiny, bright green poisonous frog. A touch of this little guy and you could be dead in less than an hour! These are the frogs the tribes of Borneo are well known for using on their poison arrows against their enemies with devastating effects!

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Heading back to our wooden hut, with monkeys banging on the tin roof and the knowledge of the creepy crawlies that live just outside of the wide-open wooden slats… it was a restless night! We had come ill-prepared, there were no bed sheets and no mosquito nets, we had instead a travel towel to protect us from the bugs of the Borneo Jungle! Of course, we spent the night both blisteringly hot, excruciatingly itchy and bloody paranoid about spiders!

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Another creature from the depths of hell!

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Searching for the amazing endangered Proboscis Monkey in the wild

One of the main reasons to come to Bako National Park Borneo is the wild Proboscis Monkeys that live here, these are critically endangered and spotting them outside of a sanctuary is a rare prospect. Here in Bako National Park Borneo they thrive due to the unique make-up of the park and its protected status. Around 150 of these shy and humorous-looking creatures call the park home and they are the main draw for visitors.

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This funny-looking guy!

Having spent our entire first day scouring the jungle trails for a sighting of the pack we came away without seeing a single one. There were rumours that some had been spotted close to the park entrance just an hour or so after we had arrived and frustratingly once we were away on the trails. Almost everyone else who we spoke to had managed to spot at least a couple and we were feeling pretty unlucky at this point!

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We headed out yet again down the trails where the rangers said they are often spotted. We were lucky to see the also shy and endangered silver-leafed monkey in the morning, playfully swinging from branch to branch before sprinting over the rooftop of one of the shelters with an enchanting mixture of grace and haphazard skillfulness! These guys were much more friendly that the cheeky macaques!

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We headed back to the park HQ pretty downbeat after missing out on this strange but wonderful creature… then we heard a grunt, crashing of branches and there it was, right by the park entrance! Its potbelly stuck out and it stuffed itself with leaves, the comical nose it is famous for bouncing around as it sat there right above us munching away. It was quite an emotional moment and our eyes grew misty as we glanced up at this odd creature just sitting there enjoying its food!

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How to get to Bako National Park Borneo

Bako National Park Borneo is easily reached from Kuching.

Firstly you must take the red bus number 1 that leaves from outside Toko Minuman Jumbo at 6 Jln Khoo Hun Yeang every half an hour between 7am and 5pm. This takes between 45-60 mins. The price is around 5 RMB / £0.91 / $1.17 per person each way.

The bus will drop you off at the ticket office for the park. Here you must buy your boat and entrance tickets

The entrance fee for the park is 20 RMB / £3.64 / $4.69

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Here is a map of all the trails and hiking routes, you can get more details from the park HQ rangers

The price for a motorboat is 20 RMB / £3.64 / $4.69 each one way. So 40 RMB / £7.28 / $9.38 in total each. This can’t be split between the others in the boat as used to be the case. The boat trip takes around 20 min but you must wait for one to get full before setting off.

When you plan on returning you should go to the boat desk near the HQ and they will organise a return. The last boat is back in 3pm and accommodation must be pre-booked, so get to the desk before the last boat just in case!

Buses back to Kuching are frequent and leave from the road just by the jetty where you were dropped off.

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Where and how to stay the night and how long you should stay

We highly recommend staying overnight in the park for a number of reasons, firstly because the boat schedule means that you really only get a few hours here if you do a day trip which just isn’t enough. There are several marked trails and so many amazing things to see. In a couple of days, you can really take in everything you really must see. Also, the animals here are hard to see and often require just that little bit extra time to spot them! Then the night walk, which is only possible if you are staying over and was a highlight for us.

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Accommodation in Bako National Park Borneo is owned by the Sarawak Park authorities and is a series of huts around HQ. These can only be booked through the official website and come in a range of prices and qualities, we went for the cheapest which was the “hostel” for 15 RMB per bed per night. This was essentially a room with 4 beds, shared bathroom facilities and access to the public areas of the HQ including the canteen. The bed come without a mosquito net or sheets so bringing a sleeping bag or something to cover yourself is a good idea.

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  1. Jennifer Riley says:

    I can’t believe how much wildlife you saw! The spiders would freak me out, but I would brave it to see all the night creatures. This is exactly my kind of thing.

    1. I know, the amount of wildlife here is crazy, its so beautiful and magical. Little bit scary too!

  2. Your photos are amazing! You lost me with the snake and spiders, though. Ugh!! Such a beautiful place, but not for someone less adventurous like me.

    1. Thank you! Ha ha, yes, I wasn’t too keen on that bit either but it was also cool seeing them too!!

  3. Kaylene Chadwell says:

    Wow, how cool! It’s incredible all of the amazing wildlife you saw! And the surroundings look so beautiful! Seems like such a fun trip!

    1. Yes the wildlife is just amazing and unbelievable, its a real magical place.

  4. Skye says:

    Bako National Park looks gorgeous. We loved the wildlife in Borneo too and I wish after reading this we could have spent more time exploring the national parks.

    1. It’s such an amazing part of the world isn’t it, we would love to return and do even more!

  5. Brianna says:

    Looks like an amazing hike! But I don’t know if I could stay the night knowing those giant spiders were out there!

    1. Ha ha, by that point we were trapped!!

  6. Jaw dropping is right! I’d love to hike there. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    1. It’s such a cool place isn’t it! Thanks!

  7. Two Worlds Treasures Umiko Buh says:

    Amazing trip! My son wants to see Proboscus Monkeys badly. Hope next year we can make it, but we will go through Indonesia side.

    1. Ahh, he will love seeing them!! They are so full of character! There is a sanctuary down in Sepilok or Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary in Sabah where you are guaranteed to see them as they are not wild like these ones! It’s better to see them in the wild if you can but also not always guaranteed, so maybe try here first and then go down there if you have time to make sure.

  8. Melody Pittman says:

    You sucked me in with the croc infested waters! This looks like it was an incredible trip. I have not considered visiting Borneo, but you have definitely peaked my interest. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Ha ha, who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by croc infested waters!! I mean, you live in Florida so that’s pretty normal for you I guess! :-p. Yeah you would love Borneo, such an amazing place!

  9. Vyjay Rao says:

    What a wonderful place. A veritable eden. The wildlife look really exciting. I like the fact that the place looks untouched and retains its wild beauty. The Proboscus monkeys look really cute.

    1. Yes, one of the most wonderful places we have been lucky enough to visit. They are so funny, love them!