Malaysia National Parks, Sarawak, Kubah 库巴国家公园, 砂拉越州属, 马来西亚

Malaysia National Parks,  Sarawak, Kubah  

库巴国家公园, 砂拉越州属, 马来西亚

Kubah National Park is an easy and enjoyable day trip from Kuching.  Situated on a small sandstone plateau, this small park (2,230 ha.) boasts crystal clear streams and a host of small waterfalls and bathing pools. Kubah is mostly covered by mixed dipterocarp forest, but it also has one of the widest selections of palms and orchids in Borneo.  The varied wildlife includes bearded pig, mouse deer, black hornbill and many species of amphibians and reptiles. However, Kubah’s wildlife tends to stay deep in the forest so it is not really a park for “wildlife encounters” (Bako is unbeatable in that respect). Kubah’s appeal lies in its rainforest scenery, its waterfalls, streams and bathing pools and the 93 species of palm found within its boundaries.

The park has six jungle trails, and a path that leads to the summit of Gunung Serapi (5-6 hours return trip).  Wooden shelters are located along the various trails. The Main Trail passes through dipterocarp forest and links the various trails of the park. The Palmetum is the park’s showcase trail, passing through an area rich in palms. The Selang Trail leads to a view point about 45 minutes walk from the HQ. After about 30 minutes you come to a very steep section where ropes are provided to help with the climb.

At the end of the trail you’ll find a raised wooden platform complete with a bench chair and some superb views of Matang and the Santubong peninsula. The Waterfall Trail is the most popular trail in the park. It passes through mixed dipterocarp forest and incorporates a number of plankwalk sections that cross streams and swampy land. From the HQ, it takes about 1 hr 30 mins to reach the waterfall.

The Rayu Trail leads from the park HQ to the Matang Wildlife Centre and takes about 3-4 hours (one way). First follow the main trail before turning right to begin a relatively easy descent through the rainforest. Mid-way along the trail you’ll find some rainforest giants, and pass numerous Bintangor trees which are currently the subject of Aids research. At the end of the trail you enter a swampy section (watch out for leeches) before coming to a crystal clear stream and the riverside picnic areas at the Wildlife Centre. Note that you can also start both the Waterfall and Rayu trails just past the 900 feet point on the Mount Serapi path. The trek from the road to the waterfall takes about 45 minutes and begins with a steep descent on a wooden staircase that winds its way down the forested slopes.

The new Belian Trail is about 1 hour’s easy walking and as well as huge Belian (Borneo ironwood) trees, there is a wide variety of other plant life. Colourful forest birds including the maroon woodpecker, white rumped shama, chestnut-naped forktail, and rufous-collared kingfisher are often heard and seen, and giant squirrels are frequently spotted jumping from tree to tree.

Birding in Kubah National Park

Highlight species ~ Blue-banded Pitta, Bornean Blue-flycatcher, Bornean Bristlehead, Bornean Ground Babbler, Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker, Bornean Black-magpie, Red-bearded Bee-eater,  Red-naped Trogan, Diard’s Trogon, Scarlet-rumped Trogon, Rufous-backed Kingfisher, Rufous-collared Kingfisher, Banded Kingfisher, Red-crowned Barbet, Red-throated barbet, Rufous Piculet, Grey-&-buff woodpecker, Green Broadbill, Banded broadbill, Blue-winged Leafbird, Grey-bellied bulbul, Scaly-breasted Bulbul, Rufous-tailed Shama, Chestnut-naped forktail, Grey-headed babbler, White-necked Babbler, Large-billed blue-flycatcher, Asian paradise Flycatcher, Grey-breasted jungle-flycatcher, Mangrove whistle, Scarlet-breasted flowerpecker, Crimson sunbird, Crested jay, Reddish scops Owl, Blyth’s Frogmouth & etc.

TIPS: Park accommodation can be booked online.  Carry enough water, a change of top, a small towel, strong insect repellent and a light pancho.

Address:
Jalan Lundu-Sampadi,
Kuching

 

Getting There

Bus No.K21 [City Public Link]. Bus Station near Saujana car park. Bus Fare RM3.50 one way.Time: 8.00am, 11.00am, 2.00pm & 5.00pm (Check with the station for latest schedule). 
Taxis can also be chartered for the 40 minute trip to the park. Alternatively, a number of travel operators in Kuching run guided tours to the park.

从古晋到库巴国家公园（Kubah National Park）可以是轻松愉快的一日游行程。

库巴占地约2,230公顷，坐落在一个小的砂岩高原上，拥有水晶般清澈的溪流，瀑布和天然泳池。库巴主要由龙脑香森林覆盖着，同时它也有婆罗洲多达93品种的棕榈树和许多胡姬花。

它的野生动物的种类繁多，包括有胡子的猪、鼷鹿、黑犀鸟，以及许多不同品种的两栖类和爬行类动物，这里的野生动物喜欢留在森林深处，所以它不是一个与野生动物发生偶遇的公园（巴哥国家公园则是偶遇野生动物特多的森林公园）。

这公园总共有6条森林通道，其中一道通向涉拉比山（往返5-6小时）。在不同的路道上建设了木制小房。主道穿越龙脑香树林，并且连接其它山路。巴密藤道是公园的展示路径，通至一处长满棕榈树的地方。从公园总部启程只需45分钟的行程，舍朗道引领你到一处优美景点。大约30分钟后的路程，你会到达一处非常陡峭的地形，需要利用绳索绑住攀登。

在路道的尽头，你会看见一个木平台和长椅。在这里你可以遥望马当和山都望半岛，景色引人入胜。瀑布通道是最受欢迎的路道。它穿越混杂其它树的龙脑香树林。接着进入溪流和沼泽区时，得通过步行板桥，从公园总部出发来到此瀑布需要1小时30分。

拉优道从公园总部通向马当野生动物保护中心，单程大约花3-4小时。首先跟着主道走，在转右之前路道相当容易，你将穿越热带雨林。到中途你会看见巨大的热带树林，并且会穿越许多海桐树，目前这种树木是爱滋病研究的树木。在路径的末端你将进入沼泽区（当心水蛭），接着你将来到水晶般清澈的溪流，河边野餐区及野生动物中心。

在经过900英尺的涉拉比山道后，你也可以转向进入瀑布道或拉优道，通往瀑布大约45分钟，路程的开始就要经过陡峭的木楼梯到达丛林斜坡。

贝丽安道是新道，轻松步行耗大约1小时，你可以看见巨大的贝丽安树（婆罗洲铁木），和其它各种不同的植物，还有许多色彩斑斓森林鸟类如褐色啄木鸟、白腰鹊鸲、粟颈燕尾及粟领翠鸟都可以在这里看到，你也可以看见巨大松鼠跳跃树间。

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