Sama Jaya Nature Reserve, Sarawak

Sama Jaya Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Kuching Division of Sarawak. It was formerly known as Stutung Protected Forest. Sama Jaya is located within the suburb of Tabuan Jaya within Kuching itself. It comprises mostly kerangas (or heath) forest.

Sama Jaya Nature Reserve is one of the oldest protected forests in Sarawak. It was first constituted as a protected forest back in 1950. It was designed to be an urban wilderness, with facilities for people to enjoy a natural forest environment. It was the first reserves used to encourage outdoor recreation and teach nature conservation.

Today there is a Timber Products & Bamboo Museum within the reserve. It showcases the different types of wood available in Sarawak. The Forest Biology Museum provides an educational showcase of the different types of insects, mushrooms and other living creatures of the rainforest. At the Sarawak Heritage Garden are planted different types of plants that can be used by landscape designers. There is also an Ethno-Botanical Garden where visitors can learn about the different plants and medicinal herbs. Finally, for those who come to exercise, there is a Reflexology Park.

Getting there

Sama Jaya Nature Reserve is just about 10-15 minutes from the Kuching Waterfront. You can take bus no. 14C at the Mosque Road bus terminal. Alight after the Tabuan jaya Shopping Centre.

Opening Hours

Daily: 6:00 am to 6:30 pm

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