- Address: Sarawak, Kalimantan Island (Borneo), Malaysia
- Site: forestry.sarawak.gov.my
- Area: 27 square meters. km.
- Management: Sarawak Forestry
- Foundation date: 1957.
- The cost of visiting: $ 4.7 (adult), $ 1.6 (child)
In the north of the island of Borneo, there is a unique natural place - the Bako National Park, considered one of the most picturesque in Malaysia . There are many untouched areas on which the Red Book Animals live. It is an opportunity to see rare representatives of the animal world and attract tourists from all over the world.
Flora and fauna of the Bako National Park
The territory of this nature protection zone extends on the Muara-Tebas peninsula in the place where the Kuching and Bako rivers originate. Despite the fact that the Bako National Park is considered the smallest in Malaysia and South-East Asia, all the representatives of the animal world of Sarawak live here. This became possible due to the fact that on a plot of 27 square meters. km. the equatorial forests grow and full-flow rivers flow with waterfalls.
To date, the territory of the reserve has registered and investigated:
- 316 species of plants;
- 22 species of birds;
- 24 species of reptiles and amphibians;
- 57 species of mammals.
The most famous inhabitants of Bako are the monkeys of the nosachi, whose photos are presented below. This endemic species of Kalimantan animals is on the verge of extinction, therefore it is strictly protected by the state.
In addition to nosachi, the following animals live in the Bako National Park in Malaysia:
- macabi crab-eaters;
- thin monkeys;
- palm proteins;
- bearded pigs;
- otters;
- lizards;
- pangolin lizards and many others.
On the territory of the reserve there are many observation platforms, from where you can watch birds and animals. Since 1957, all the animals that live in the Bako National Park are under the protection of the government of Malaysia. To date, their populations are not in danger.
Tourist infrastructure of the Bako National Park
Visitors to the reserve can move through its territory on special hiking trails of different levels of complexity. Tourists can choose a simple walk through Bako to make memorable photos, or go on a trip through the thick jungle for the whole day. Despite the limited space, there are many attractions and natural sites, which made this reserve popular.
In 2005, a tourist terminal was established in the Bako National Park in Malaysia, providing the necessary equipment and equipment for the safety of visitors. It was invested more than $ 323,000, which allowed to equip a souvenir shop, reception area, recreation room, cafe, parking and public restrooms.
The terminal must pay for the entrance and rental of the boat, which is $ 22 (round trip and return). The boat is assigned to a certain group of tourists who can use it during the whole stay in the National Park of Bako in Malaysia.
How to get to the park?
The natural reserve is located in the north of the island of Borneo on the coast of the South China Sea. From the capital of Malaysia to the National Park of Bako can be reached by planes of airlines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines or Malindo Air. They fly from Kuala Lumpur several times a day and land at Kuching International Airport, about 30 km from the facility. Here you need to change to bus number 1, which leaves every hour from the station Wet Market. The fare is $ 0.8.
Tourists staying at large hotels in Kuching can take advantage of special tours. Right in the hotel you can take a minibus, which for $ 7 will be delivered to the National Park of Bako.