HEAD HUNTER'S TRAIL

Headhunting was at its height amongst the warring tribes of Borneo last century. The need for land pushed neighboring tribes into conflict and ownership of an enemy's head was the sign of a true warrior. More than 100 years ago in the north of what was to become Sarawak, Kayan tribes from the Baram area developed an interest in land beyond Mulu, some distance inland. Chinese farmers and native Murut people populated this area.

The Kayan paddled their war canoes up the Baram River to the headwaters of the Melinau. From there the canoes were dragged 2 miles overland to the Terikan River, a tributary of the Limbang where the Murut were settled. For many years the Kayan headhunters fought the Murut, forcing them to move slowly north. The headhunters' trail from Melinau to Terikan developed into a well-used 4-yard wide route, laid with small logs over which the canoes were pushed.

The Sarawak Government eventually brought peace to the area with the help of Iban warriors in the early 19th century. The Iban settled their longhouses in areas abandoned by the Murut.

The original trail has been almost completely erased by the rainforest of Gunung Mulu National Park. All that remains is a canal the Kayan dug around Batu Rikan, where the Terikan River passes through a small cave.

3 Days 2 Nights Headhunters Trails Ex Mulu
Tour Code: MZV-HHT
Departure: Upon Request

Day 01- MULU / KUALA BERAR / CAMP 5
Depart in the morning with a 2 hrs motorized longboat journey to Kuala Berar. Packed lunch will be provided. Trekking for 7.8 km (3hrs) through flat jungle terrain to Camp 5. Dinner and overnight. Includes: Packed Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation, Transportation, Tour and Guide.

Day 02 - CAMP 5 / TERIKAN / MENTAWAI / LONGHOUSE
Have an early breakfast at Camp 5, before you start your trekking journey to Kuala Terikan for (11.3 Km) 4 hours and 2-3 hours long boat journey (depending the water level) down the Terikan River and Medalam River would bring you to Mentawai Park Headquarters. Packed lunch will be provided at Mentawai before continuing the 2 hours long boat journey to longhouse where dinner and accommodation will be provided. Includes: Breakfast, Packed lunch, Dinner, Accommodation, Tour, Transportation and Guide.

Day 03 - LONGHOUSE / LIMBANG
After an early breakfast at longhouse. The boat journey to Nanga Medamit will takes 2 hours and from there, travel by road for 1 hour by van to Limbang town. Lunch will be provided in Limbang town. Passenger joining this package may take speedboat ride to Brunei or flight from Limbang to Miri on their own. Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Tour and Guide.

Remark: Please ensure all foreign tourists holding valid visa for Brunei by entering via Limbang participant must be physically fit.

Items to bring : Sleeping bag, Torch Light, Rain coat, Walking Shoes with good grip, Slipper, water bottle, Swim Wears, Towel, Insect repellent and item of personal nature. Film recommended using ASA 400/1000.

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