Kubah National Park, Kuching, Sarawak

Kubah National Park, Kuching Overview

Kubah National Park is located 20 km from Kuching at the scenic backdrop of Matang Range. The park covering an area of 2230 hectares is situated on a plateau and offers to its visitors clear water and streams with cascading waterfalls and bathing pools. Even though the park beholds a myriad of fauna, it is famed for its flora, especially the wide range of palm species.

Kubah National Park has several well-marked trails ideal for trekking. Waterfall Trail is the most famed trail as it provides a tranquilizing time in the cool bathing pools.Over the past few years, Kubah National Park has also come to be well known for its nocturnal frogs. Matang Wildlife Center also forms a part of Kubah National Park.

1. Main Trail

The main trail is a 1 km road from where all other trails branch off.
Distance: 1912 m
Time: 1 hr 15 mins from head quarters
Color Code:< (Read More)/strong> White

2. Gunung Serapi Summit

The Trail to Serapi Summit is a 5-6 hours return trip. From the Summit, one can witness the picturesque panoramic view of Mount Santubong, Kuching, Coastline and the Mountain range wh (Read More)ich serves as a natural border with Indonesia.
Distance: 5 km
Time: 3 hr 30 mins from head quarters
Color code: Grey

3. Palmetum Trail

This trail goes by its name ‘Palmetum’ and is known for the different varieties of palm trees.
Distance: 255 m
Time: 30 mins from headquar (Read More)ters
Color: White

4. Selang Trail

Selang Trail is one of the difficult trails as the last 500 meters get steep. The climb is to be done with rope which ends at Bukit Selang. The view from the top is delightful and comprehensive w (Read More)ith the Matang range in the backdrop and Santubong peninsula beneath.
Distance : 1557 m
Time: 45-60 minutes from headquarters
Color code: Yellow

5. Waterfall Trail

This is the most popular and taken trail. At the end of the dipterocarp forest and streams and swamps, the cascading waterfall with 10 meters depth is a perfect place to rest and relax after (Read More) a long trek.
Distance: 1600 m
Time: 1 hour 30 mins from headquarters
Color code: Blue

6. Rayu Trail

Rayu trail leads towards Matang Wildlife Center passing through Bintangor trees on the way. The trail crosses through Swampy lands and clear streams finally reaching the riverside picnic spot at the w (Read More)ildlife center.
Distance: 3830 m
Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Color Code: Orange

7. Belian Trail

This is one of the easiest trails. It passes through the belian trees which are ironwood and an essential commodity known for their strength. As you walk through this trail, you witness diverse flora (Read More)including giant mushrooms, figs, ginger and rattans.
Distance: 1429 m
Time: 40 mins
Color: Green

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How to Reach Kubah National Park

Located 20 km from Kuching, Kubah National park can be reached in a 40 minute taxi ride which costs approximately RM 70 one way. An inexpensive alternative is to take a grab car or van sewa which charges RM 25 one way.

There is also a bus service, City Link Bus K21, which starts from Saujana Car Park in Kuching and stops at Kubah. From Kuching, the first bus starts at 8 AM and operates every 2 to 3 hours as per the number of passengers. From Kubah, the last bus to Kuching sets off at 3 PM.

Wildlife at Kubah National Park

Kubah National Park is very diverse in terms of fauna. It is home to bearded pigs, mouse deers, giant squirrels, black hornbills, maroon woodpeckers, white rumped shamas, chestnut-naped forktail and rufous collared kingfisher among several other amphibians, reptiles and birds. It is one of the most diverse areas comprising more than 60 species of frogs.

Flora

Often referred to as ‘The world of Palms’, Kubah National park has more than 93 recorded species of Palms. The forest is mainly dipterocarp trees with patches of Kerangas forest and shrubs. Other than these, orchids and Pitcher Plants are a common sight.

Birdwatching at Kubah

Kubah National Park is famed among birdwatchers due to the diverse birds inhabiting the area. Early morning and evening is considered best for bird watching. Several species of flycatcher, flowerpecker, broadbill and kingfisher can be found among many others. Some indigenous Borneon birds include owls and blyth’s frogmouth, Borneon black magpie, red bearded bee eater, Borneon blue flycatcher and blue banded pitta.

What to Eat at Kubah National Park?

Kubah National Park has no cafeteria or catering service but there is a very basic kitchen with limited cooking facilities. Apart from this, there is a spacious Barbeque Area ideal for an evening gathering.

Where to Stay?

Kubah National Park has overnight accommodation facility which can be booked online or from Kuching office in advance. There are Chalets, Rest houses and Hotels with limited bedding. Thus, requiring a pre-booking. Another alternative is to stay at Matang Wildlife Center which has long houses and other accommodation options.
Forest lodge type 4: RM 225 per night
Forest lodge type 5: RM 150 per night
Hostel bed: RM 15 per bed per night
Camp: RM 5 per person

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Kubah National Park, Kuching Overview

Kubah National Park Highlights

1. Main Trail

2. Gunung Serapi Summit

3. Palmetum Trail

4. Selang Trail

5. Waterfall Trail

6. Rayu Trail

7. Belian Trail

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