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This central hub is where your boat arrives and your park visit begins. It offers easy trails and reliable wildlife viewing.
Every trip to Bako National Park starts here. You must register at the park office before hiking. The surrounding area features flat boardwalks and comprehensive loop trails.
Wildlife often gathers close to the main buildings. Keep your eyes open for bearded pigs and macaques as soon as you step off the boat.
30 minsMandatory registration
All visitors must register at this arrival point before starting any trails. The building includes a basic canteen for snacks and drinks. Macaques and bearded pigs frequently roam around this area. Watch your food and bags closely, as the macaques will snatch them.
1.5 km45 mins
This flat, 1.5-kilometer wooden boardwalk runs through nipah palm forest along the mangrove edge. It is one of the best trails for spotting endangered proboscis monkeys. You will have the highest chance of seeing them if you walk at dawn or dusk.
5.5 km2.5 - 3 hours
This 5.5-kilometer loop trail covers all seven major vegetation types found in the park. It takes up to three hours to complete. It is an excellent choice for a single-day trip to see the full botanical diversity of the peninsula.
