Tanjung Datu National Park

On the western most tip of Sarawak’s coastline liesTanjung Datu, one of Sarawak’s smallest National Parks. Tanjung Datu is beautiful it has been called the ‘Heaven of Borneo’ by some visitors, but is only accessible by boat. It is the juxtaposition of rugged mountains sweeping down to a clear turquoise sea that makes the place so exquisite. It’s swift flowing mountain streams are crystal clear, like the sea into which they flow. This allows coral to grow close inshore, a rare feature in Sarawak and makes it an ideal dive and snorkeling site even though scuba divers have yet to explore the area’s full potential. However, anyone can appreciate the park’s beautiful beaches and translucent waters with their mountain backdrop . Hornbills can be sighted at Tanjung Datu, and Rafflesia flowers, among the world’s biggest flowers, grow along the hiking trails.

The mountains, which form the border between Sarawak and Indonesian Kalimantan, are abound with beautiful plants and interesting animals. Equally fascinating is the life of the local people lived at a far more leisurely pace than modern city life. Experience it for yourself through the Telok Melano Homestay Programme, where you will live with a local family and really get to know their traditional lifestyle. Tanjung Datu National Park has limited accommodation. Visitors can stay at the two room hostel or put up at the camp site. There is no cafeteria or catering service. A one stop customer service centre provides information about the park and its attractions. To get to the park, visitors can use public transport from Kuching to Sematan and from Sematan arrange transfer to the park by boat