Tanjung
Datu lies at the westernmost tip of Sarawak. Here, the state’s smallest
national park offers a rare combination – coral reefs and primary
forests within 100m of each other. And you get to stay practically at
the park’s doorstep in the fishing village of Teluk Melano – a mere
three hours from Kuching by van and motorboat.
Gazetted in 1994,
it is Sarawak's latest addition to its string of national parks and
also the smallest, covering an area of only 13 sq. km.
Key
Tips
There is a homestay programme run by Borneo Inbound. They can be reached at Tel: 082 237 318
How
to get there
By Road It's
about a 2.5-hour drive from Kuching to the marked turn-off. From here,
the park is accessible by road via Lundu and Sematan. From Sematan,
proceed by boat to Tanjung Datu. The whole journey takes 3 1/2 hours.
Who
to contact
For more information, please contact Sarawak Tourism Office Tel: +6082-246 575 / 775 Email: mtpbkch@tourism.gov.my
Accommodation
Overview
You
can make a day trip to this park from Kuching, where a whole range of
accommodation is available. Alternatively, you can stay with a local
family on a homestay programme.
