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T (088) 267 266 (Sabah Wildlife Department) Open: Mon-Fri, 9am~2pm Closed: Weekends
TUARAN CROCODILE FARM
Tuaran
Large crocodile farm
in Sabah with over
1,000 specimens. Daily crocodile shows as well as cultural performances. T (088) 793 377
Open: Daily, 8.30am~5.30pm
TURTLE ISLAND PARK
Sandakan
These three islands are famous for the green and
hawksbill turtles which lay their eggs on the beaches. The main island offers an information centre and hostel accommodation.
T (089) 213 320
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm (Overnight visits advised)
WESTON WETLAND PARK
Beaufort
Mangrove wetland similar to Garama
and Klias but offering accommodation and a range of tour packages. T (088) 212 121 (Sabah
Tourism Board) Open: Daily/ 24hrs
SARAWAK
BA’KELALAN
Limbang
Home to the Lun Bawang people, Ba’kelalan is a collection of villages on
an elevated plateau, noted for irrigated rice and fruit cultivation. Together with the neighbouring Kelabit Highlands, it offers some of the best treks in Borneo. T (085) 434 181/ 180 (Visitor Information
Centre Miri)
BAKO NATIONAL PARK
Kuching
Bako features seven distinct plant ecosystems
and is known for the extraordinary variety of its natural scenery, plant life and wildlife. Overnight stays recommended
to catch the proboscis monkeys feeding in
the mangroves.
T (082) 248 088
(Visitor Information Centre Kuching)
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
BAKO-BUNTAL BAY
Kuching
This rich estuarine and mangrove ecosystem is
an Important bird area with a huge variety of migratory waterbirds, as well as Irrawaddy dolphins, estuarine crocodiles
and proboscis monkeys.
Local operators can arrange birding, dolphin- spotting and crocodile watching tours.
T (082) 248 088
(Visitor Information Centre Kuching)
BATANG AI NATIONAL PARK
Lubok Antu
Located in the headwaters of the Batang Ai Hydro Lake, the park is dedicated to primate conservation, has the highest density
of wild orangutans in Borneo and is known
for its “Red Ape Trail”. Arrange tours with local travel agents, staying in nearby Iban longhouses. T (082) 248 088
(Visitor Information Centre Kuching) Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
GUNUNG GADING NATIONAL PARK Lundu
The park sprawls across four jungle-clad mountain peaks, with crystal clear streams and waterfalls. Main attraction is viewing rafflesia flowers from the many attractive trekking trails. Phone to check if rafflesias are in bloom.
T (082) 735 144
Open: Daily, 8am~3pm
GUNUNG MULU NATIONAL PARK
Baram
Sarawak’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site
covers 544sq km of primary rainforest
and contains the most spectacular cave system in the world, including the world’s largest natural chamber (Sarawak Chamber), largest cave passage (Deer Cave)
and Southeast Asia’s longest cave (Clearwater Cave). Attractions include four spectacular show caves, the famed Bat Observatory, the longest tree-based walkway in the world and challenging treks to Mulu Pinnacles and Gunung Mulu
T (085) 792 606
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm Minimum 1 night
stay required
JONG’S CROCODILE FARM & ZOO
Kuching
Sarawak’s largest crocodile farm offers daily crocodile feeding shows, a mini- museum and mini-zoo.
T (082) 863 570 (farm) Open: Daily, 9am~5pm Feeding Demo
daily, 11am & 3pm
KELABIT HIGHLANDS
Miri
A mountain valley over 1,000m above sea level, home to the Kelabit people, its cool climate, scenic
rice fields, traditional longhouses and rugged mountain scenery make
it one of the best trekking destinations in Malaysia.
T (085) 434 181/ 180 (Visitor Information
Centre Miri)
KUBAH NATIONAL PARK
Kuching
This rugged sandstone and