This small peninsular, accessible only by boat, is home to seven distinct ecosystems, giving rise to a remarkable diversity of animals and plant life. Bako’s most famous residents are the proboscis monkeys. It is also home to silvered langurs (leaf monkeys), long-tailed macaque monkeys, bearded pigs, flying lemurs, monitor lizards as well as many different bird species. Fascinating plant life includes the mangroves, a system onto itself. There are also strangling fig trees, carnivorous pitcher plants and other symbiotic insect-plant relationships. Unique geological features mark the coastline, whilst well-marked trails lead to rugged jungle-covered hilltops and secluded beaches. With its rainforest, abundant wildlife, jungle streams, waterfalls, secluded beaches, and trekking trails, Bako National Park offers visitors and excellent introduction to the rainforest of Borneo. While Bako may not have an instantly recognizable star attraction, it is undeniable that there are very few that pack so much natural beauty into such a limited area, all just 37 km away from Kuching. Its accessibility and sheer range of attractions and activities have made Bako one of the most popular parks in Sarawak.