LAMBIR
NATIONAL PARK
Lambir
National Park is located along
the Miri-Bintulu road, which is about 32 km south of Miri town,
Sarawak and was gazette on 26 June 1975. It covers an area of
6,952 hectares which consist of the central portion of the Lambir
Hills, a rugged east-west sandstone escarpment with a maximum
height of 465 metres. Moreover, the park has high potential
value for recreational, educational and research purposes. The
ground flora consists of an unusual variety of palms which give
an exotic feel to the park. Plant enthusiasts will be interested
to know that Lambir Hills may well be the most species rich
forest in the world.
A
day trips or half day trips to the Park are possible. The accommodation
facilities for overnight visitors are available too and ranges
from camping to standard rest house.
LAMBIR
WATERFALL & IBAN LONGHOUSE
Tour
Code: M03
Departure: Daily
Duration : 5hrs (Minimum of
2 persons)
The
tour will depart Miri to Lambir National Park with a 30 minutes
drive which passes the greeny countryside. After registration
at he Park Headquarters, visitors will proceed 15 minutes walk.
Along the way, you will see untouched flora and fauna. Recent
studies suggest that Lambir Hills has the greatest level of
plant biodiversity in the world. A 40-meters tree tower provides
excellent view of forest canopy. Lambir Hills is also dotted
with attractive waterfalls, which are at their best after a
rainfall. Enjoy yourself by taking a dip at the pool or relax.
Then
proceed to Iban Longhouse . The Ibans are the single largest
tribe in Sarawak and they traditionally live in longhouse which
are actually a number of rooms linked together but sharing a
common ‘ruai’ - a verandah where traditional ceremonies are
performed.