01_Malaysia National Parks, Sarawak, Bako 巴哥国家公园, 砂拉越州属, 马来西亚
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National Parks, Sarawak, Bako 巴哥国家公园, 砂拉越州属, 马来西亚
Introduction and history
The constant erosion over millions of years has turned Bako into a
picturesque coastline of steep cliffs, rocky headlands and many stretches of
sandy bays and coves. The erosion caused by constant waves at the base of
cliffs has carved sea arches and sea stacks. Beautiful sandstone formations
featuring pink and iron patterns on cliff faces can be seen along most of the
coastline.
Declared a protected area on May 1st, 1957, Bako is
Sarawak's oldest national park covering an area of 2,727 hectares at the tip of
the Muara Tebas peninsula. It is one of the smallest national parks in Sarawak,
yet one of the most interesting as it contains almost every type of vegetation
found on Borneo Island along with a rich variety of wildlife.
With a well maintained network of trails, Bako National Park has
something for everyone. Experience this unique environment through
anything from easy day hikes to tough multi-day jungle treks!
Bird watching
Bird watchers have recorded over 150 bird species in Bako including two
types of Hornbills, the state bird of Sarawak. In addition to the residents of
the region, Bako is also a fantastic place for observing migrant birds.
Treks and Trails
Bako's extensive trail system is made up of 16 colour-coded jungle
trails, which offer a range of walking and hiking options. The fit and
adventurous can opt for full-day jungle hikes or overnight camping expeditions,
while those who prefer to take it easy can opt for a relaxing forest walk.
Teluk Assam
Teluk Assam is near the Park Office and is a great place for spotting
wildlife. Long-tailed macaques, silver leaf monkeys, common monitor lizards,
plantain squirrel, bearded pigs and mouse deer are all found here. Telok Assam
is also an excellent bird watching location.
Telok Paku
It takes about an hour passing through a cliff forest before you reach
the small secluded beach of Telok Paku. Proboscis monkeys are often seen during
seen during the early morning or late afternoon. Move slowly, keep as quite as
possible and listen out for strange grunts or movements in the canopy.
Telok Delima
Telok Delima is one of the best areas in the park for spotting
proboscis monkeys and is only 45 minutes from the Park Office. As the Lintang
trail bears right and climbs a hill, you are in prime proboscis territory.
Listen out for strange grunting noises or the crash of vegetation. If you hear
something, stop and be as quiet as possible. Scan the forest and try to
observe where the strange noises come from. If you are lucky, you may see a
harem of proboscis monkeys.
Telok Pandan Kecil & Telok Pandan Besar
The one and half hour trek to Telok Pandan Kecil is one of Bako's most
popular. It ascends the forested hills overlooking Telok Assam, reaching the
plateau covered in scrub vegetation and continues along a sandy path lined with
carnivorous pitcher plants before reaching a cliff top with stunning view of
the secluded bay below the famous sea stack just offshore. A 10 minutes descent
through cliff vegetation brings you to one of the beaches in the park where you
can swim. While swimming, watch out for monkeys who steal unguarded bags. The
Telok Pandan Besar trails ends at a cliff top with views of the beach.
Telok Sibur
From the Park Office, it takes about three and half hours to reach the
end of the Telok Sibur trail. First, follow the Tajor trail to the
waterfall. Continue along the main trail for another 45 minutes until you reach
a junction and the beginning of the Sibur trail. After a very steep 45 minutes
descent, a walk through the mangrove and a wade across a river, you will
finally reach the longest beach in Bako.
Telok Limau
This is Bako's long distance trail. It takes six or seven hours
from the Park Office to reach the small beach at Telok Limau. You pass through
rich rainforests, scrub land and swamp forests, cross small stream and climb a
number of hills with excellent views of the whole Muara Tebas peninsula. You
can camp at Telok Limau and return the next day, or arrange for a boat to pick
you up.
Telok Keruin
Even though the trail is far from Park Office, the Telok Keruin trail
is still being used. It is usually done as a side trek from Telok Limau. The
first section is a 15-20 minutes climb through the forest until you reach a
scrub section, then trek for another 25 minutes before you reach the Telok
Keruin trail. Shortly after the junction, the trail descends to an area of
scrub vegetation. Look out for pitcher plants that line the side of the trail.
There are four short side-trails which lead to the Bukit Keruin lookout, a
small rock pool, the Muara Tebas lookout point and the Tanjung Keruin and
Tanjung Po viewpoints. The last section of the trail is a very steep descent
into a mangrove forest. The trail then continues through the mangroves. Look
out for the marks on the trees that show the way to the deserted beach, one of
the best in the park.
Tanjung Sapi
A short but steep climb through cliff vegetation, it takes about 30
minutes to reach Tanjung Sapi. You will be rewarded with excellent views of
Telok Assam, the South China Sea and Santubong!
Tanjung Rhu
From the Park Office, it takes about two and a half hours or 45 minutes
from the Tajor junction to reach Tanjung Rhu. This trail branches off the Tajor
trail and leads across open country to the rocky peninsula and a small headland
where you can see a wave-cut natural platform and natural rock pools.
Ulu Assam
To reach Ulu Assam, head through the swamp forest and a flat section
where proboscis monkeys are sometimes seen. At the 'Beware of the Bees' sign,
the trail climbs steeply and at times you must hang on to tree roots to keep
your balance. At the top, you are rewarded with breathing views of Bako's
coastline.
Ulu Serait
Ulu Serait is deep inside the park and the trail passes through scrub,
padang vegetation and swamp forest. From the Lintang junction to the base of
Bukit Gondol, is about an hour and a half. This trail connects the Lintang
trail with the Bukit Gondol hill walk.
Serait
This trail takes about an hour and a half and ends at the park
boundary. It is not frequently used and is somewhat secluded. It’s a good place
for seeing some of Bako's rainforest giants.
Tajor
From the Park Office, it takes about two and half hours to reach the
waterfall. The Tajor passes scrub and padang vegetation and ends with a steep
climb down to a small beach. The trail also passes the Tajor Waterfall, a
popular resting spot. The waterfall is quite small but it has a beautiful
jungle setting and a small dip pool.
Bukit Gondol
This semi-circular loop trail passes over Bukit Gondol: the highest
point in Bako at 260 meters. From the top of the hill, there are excellent
views of Pulau Lakei and Muara Tebas. The loop trek takes about 45 minutes.
Bukit Keruing
This trail connects Bukit Gondol with Tajor and passes some mighty
rainforest giants. It passes along the slopes of Bukit Keruing, the second
highest point in Bako. From Paya Jelutong to the Tajor Waterfall takes about an
hour and a half.
Paya Jelutong
This trail is actually a short cut for those who do climb Bukit Gondol.
Although it is a very short trail, it offers the opportunity of seeing a fresh
water swamp forest. The most dominant species in the area is Jelutong (softwood
used for making pencils).
Pulau Lakei
This small island has a superb white sand beach. The National Parks
Department has a small guardhouse located on the island. Trips to the island
can be arranged with local boatmen. There are some mysterious rock paintings
just a short walk from the beach.
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