Photo by Mohd Ashraf Mohd Arshad

Land of the Hornbills

Sarawak is the largest of the 13 states that make up Malaysia. It is located on Borneo(the third largest island in the world) and covers an area about 124,000 sq. km. Flanked by Sabah,Sarawak is saparated from Peninsula Malaysia by the South China Sea.

The land is a premier tourist destination owing to its bountiful wealth of natural wonders. This oil-rich state is also a living museum of 23 ethnic tribe who still observe ancient rites and celebrations. They live in peaceful and harmonious co-existence with one another and with the rest of the population. Welcome to a land of endless enchantment.

Enchanting Places

• Mulu Caves- The extensive and spectacular limestone cave system boasts the world's largest cave passage (Deer Cave), the world's largest natural rock chamber which can accommodate 40 boeing 747 aircrafts (Sarawak Chamber) and the longest cave systems in South-East Asia (Clearwater Cave).
• The Pinnacles- Be prepared for a challenging trek through virgin jungle to get to these amazing towering shards of rock on Gunung Api,sculptured and grooved by rain over a 5-million year period.
• Trekking- Naturalist will relish every moment spent trekking through Mulu's vast green paradise, blessed with many species of flowers, plants, mammals and exotic birds.
• Niah Caves- This cave system is of great historic importance. It is here where archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a huaman being dates back some 40,000 years. Other remarkable discoveries include fragments of pottery, stone tool, ornament and an estimated 1,000-year-old set of wall-painting.
• Skrang River Safari & Lemanak River Safari- Spend a night or two in a longhouse and experience the simplistic lifestyle of the folks who live there. In the evening, you will be treated to a graceful presentation of traditional dances, music and 'Tuak', locally brewed rice wine.
• Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre- A natural santuary for the endangered Orang Utan species.
• Bako National Park- You will be mesmerised by the picturesque coastline of steep cliffs, sea stacks and idyllic bays. Or you can choose to trek through its lush virgin jungle and easily catch sight of troops of Macaques or the unusual Proboscis monkeys, silver-leaf monkeys, giant monitor lizards, plantain squirrels, wild boars and mousedeer.

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