What to do and see in Sarawak, Malaysia: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

April 11, 2022 Roseanne Arnett

Sarawak (/səˈrɑːwɒk/; Malay: [saˈrawaʔ]) is a state of Malaysia. Being the largest among 13 other states with the size almost equal to West Malaysia, Sarawak is located in northwest Borneo Island, Sarawak is bordered by the Malaysian state of Sabah to the northeast, Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, to the south, and the independent country of Brunei in the north. The capital city, Kuching, is the economic centre of the state and seat of the Sarawak state government. Other cities and towns in Sarawak include Miri, Sibu, and Bintulu. As of the 2015 census, the population of Sarawak was 2,636,000. Sarawak has an equatorial climate with tropical rainforests and abundant animal and plant species. It has several prominent cave systems at Gunung Mulu National Park. Rajang River is the longest river in Malaysia; Bakun Dam, one of the largest dams in Southeast Asia, is located on one of its tributaries, the Balui River. Mount Murud is the highest point in Sarawak.
Restaurants in Sarawak

1. Semenggoh Nature Reserve

Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching 93000 Malaysia +60 82-618 325 http://semenggoh.my
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,380 reviews

Semenggoh Nature Reserve

Reviewed By Tanpt

20 minutes easy drive out of Kuching. Visit during feeding times (check web site) - when the wardens will call the orang utans and they will come for their favourite food (banana and coconut) Amazing to see them swing in and out, mums with baby in arm. one arm on rope , the other clutching the banana or coconut. interesting to see them smash the coconut on the hard resting place - to get to the meat . well worth the trip out. But be warned, on the rare occasions during fruit season, they may prefer wild fruit and now come when called!! Great for kids and easy walk

2. The Great Orangutan Project

Matang Wildlife Centre Kubah, Kuching 93200 Malaysia +60 2088854987 [email protected] http://www.thegreatprojects.com/projects/orangutan-volunteer-experience-borneo
Excellent
66%
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4.5 based on 163 reviews

The Great Orangutan Project

This 2 or 4 week multi award-winning orang-utan volunteer project, based in the Matang Wildlife Centre, focusses on the conservation and protection of Borneo's most fascinating and enchanting species - the orang-utan. Please Note: This page is solely in reference to the 2 or 4 week orang-utan volunteer project offered by The Great Projects

3. Clearwater / Wind Show Caves

Gunung Mulu National Park 98008 Malaysia +60 85-792 300 http://mulupark.com
Excellent
72%
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Clearwater / Wind Show Caves

Reviewed By Kenveron

The Clearwater Cave river system is one of the longest in the world measuring some 220 kms & still counting. It is a must go when you are visiting the Mulu National Park. If you are adventurous enough, do take a swim in the river outside the cave. There is the picnic platform with changing rooms beside it.

4. Piasau Nature Reserve

Miri 98000 Malaysia https://piasaunaturereserve.com.my/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Piasau Nature Reserve

5. Crocodile Farm

Miri Malaysia http://www.miricrocodilefarm.com/
Excellent
17%
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Satisfactory
35%
Poor
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3.5 based on 108 reviews

Crocodile Farm

Reviewed By nazrul6898 - Miri, Malaysia

a small 'zoo' with more than just crocodile. The main highlight is crocodile, you can see them up close , and if you are lucky you can see the feeding time. There are other animals too if you get bored with crocs to quickly.

6. Matang Wildlife Centre

Kampong Rayu, Kuching Malaysia +60 1-800-88-2526 https://sarawaktourism.com/attraction/matang-wildlife-centre/
Excellent
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3.5 based on 255 reviews

Matang Wildlife Centre

7. Ranchan Pool Recreation Park

Kampong Ranchan, Serian 94700 Malaysia
Excellent
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3.0 based on 15 reviews

Ranchan Pool Recreation Park

8. Borneo Happy Farm

Lot 484 & 490 Jalan Sungai Moyan No.3 Jalan Pei Yuan Selatan Jalan Batu Kawa-bau, Kuching 94000 Malaysia +60 11-1053 6700 [email protected] http://www.borneohappyfarm.com

Borneo Happy Farm was founded on the concept of creating awareness of nature conservation, green ecology, local cultures and farming. Come to enjoy pastoral scenery of your relaxing day trip. Farm themes such as Agricultural, Aquaculture, Animal Husbandry, Forestry and healthy life style. We also provide education program, outdoor learning and guided tour experience.

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