Bako National Park

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Bako National Park

 Asia » Malaysia » Borneo » Kuching » Bako By Sophia C
March 29th 2007
Around the World Got up early this morning to get bus/boat to Bako, now I realise I have definately packed too much. Really struggled running to find the right bus. Fortunately the Malay run on "rubberband time" so the bus hadnt turned up yet and we were early. We met a Swedish couple, Lin and Nick, who were also going to Bako so we decided to share a taxi minibus which was much quicker. After bus we had to get a boat ride to the National Park, amazing way to arrive somewhere, felt like a real adventure.

Spent 1 night at Bako did some trekking, saw lots of wild monkeys and some very rare Probiscus Monkeys. Very well set up place, all the treks are well marked so thankfully we didnt get lost. Jamie seemed to be impressed by all the different eco-systems - well he did do a geography degree!

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Photos

Boat Trip to Bako
View from along the river

Arrived on the Beach at Bako
This is where the boat dropped us off and we walked to Park HQ

Trek to the Beach
This was our first trek so Im a little lobster-like!

Monkey Business
This was an amazing find, we went a little off the beaten track and found a whole load of very interested cheeky monkeys!

The Beach
After a long trek, we went for a well deserved swim in the sea! lush!

Monkey Getaway!
This is the rare Probiscus Monkey that can only be found in Borneo. We were so luckey not just to see one, but a whole family, they just didnt hang around for a photo - shame!

Very Sweaty!
Did lots of trekking at Bako, this is training for the Pinnacles we plan to do at Mulu National Park in the next few days...