Visit KuchingCome to Kuching. Kuching is the biggest city in Sarawak and a popular entry point into this Malaysian state. Sarawak is known as the "Land of the Hornbills" which pays tribute to this majestic bird which is an important part of Dayak culture.
Plan to stay a long while as there is much to experience in local tribal culture and of course the iconic orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus |
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Matang Wildlife Centre, KuchingCome stay with our friends in Borneo, Badul Homestay. Located a short half hour drive from Kuching International Airport, you will experience exotic cultural,warmth and friendly hospitality in a peaceful natural setting.
Badul Homestay is located close to Matang Wildlife Centre, a star attraction together with Semenggoh. |
Matang Wildlife Centre, part of Kubah National Park, houses endangered wildlife in large enclosed areas of rainforest or spacious cages. The main attraction is the orang utan adoption programme, where young orang utans, who were either orphaned or rescued from captivity, are taught how to survive in the wild. As well as orang utans, the centre includes spacious enclosures housing sambar deer, crocodiles, sun bears, civets and bear cats, and three large aviaries featuring hornbills, eagles, kites, storks and a host of other birds native to Sarawak.
There are some pleasant riverside picnic spots a short walk from the information centre and four jungle trails. The Pitcher Trail, which follows a circular path through the forest, takes approximately two hours and trekkers should not have too much difficulty in spotting the various specious of pitcher plants that litter the forest floor at the sides of the trail. The Rayu Trail leads to the Kubah National Park headquarters and takes 3-4 hours. The Sungai Buluh Trail leads to two secluded waterfalls and takes 2-hours (one way).
If you want to get up close with the wildlife at Matang Wildlife Centre, do consider the Heart 2 Heart with Orangutan volunteer program where you can get your hands dirty while helping out orangutans. To get an idea of what's involved, please check out this YouTube video by BETV
For a day trip that includes forests to beaches and wildlife, Bako National Park is a must do! More information on attractions around Kuching can be found on Sarawak Tourism website.
English is widely spoken in Kuching and good public transportation means you can see the attractions yourself. Your host at Badul Homestay will also be able to help with more information but should you prefer having a local guide, these are the costs.
1. Per night stay at Badul Homestay with breakfast included for 2 persons if you plan to see Kuching on your own.
USD35.00
2. Package Tours
. 3D2N Including Semenggoh Nature Reserve+ City tour( One day ) and Bako National Park( One day)
- USD150 per person for 2 person group. Includes breakfast and all transportation. Excludes lunch and dinner
- USD120 per person for 4 person group staying in one room with two additional cots provided. Includes breakfast and all transportation. Excludes lunch and dinner.
There are some pleasant riverside picnic spots a short walk from the information centre and four jungle trails. The Pitcher Trail, which follows a circular path through the forest, takes approximately two hours and trekkers should not have too much difficulty in spotting the various specious of pitcher plants that litter the forest floor at the sides of the trail. The Rayu Trail leads to the Kubah National Park headquarters and takes 3-4 hours. The Sungai Buluh Trail leads to two secluded waterfalls and takes 2-hours (one way).
If you want to get up close with the wildlife at Matang Wildlife Centre, do consider the Heart 2 Heart with Orangutan volunteer program where you can get your hands dirty while helping out orangutans. To get an idea of what's involved, please check out this YouTube video by BETV
For a day trip that includes forests to beaches and wildlife, Bako National Park is a must do! More information on attractions around Kuching can be found on Sarawak Tourism website.
English is widely spoken in Kuching and good public transportation means you can see the attractions yourself. Your host at Badul Homestay will also be able to help with more information but should you prefer having a local guide, these are the costs.
1. Per night stay at Badul Homestay with breakfast included for 2 persons if you plan to see Kuching on your own.
USD35.00
2. Package Tours
. 3D2N Including Semenggoh Nature Reserve+ City tour( One day ) and Bako National Park( One day)
- USD150 per person for 2 person group. Includes breakfast and all transportation. Excludes lunch and dinner
- USD120 per person for 4 person group staying in one room with two additional cots provided. Includes breakfast and all transportation. Excludes lunch and dinner.
