Tanjung Datu National Park, Sarawak

Tanjung Datu National Park (GPS: 2.05541, 109.64218) is a national park in the Kuching Division of Sarawak. It is located on the westernmost tip of Sarawak, on the Datu Peninsula which is shared between Sarawak and Kalimantan, Indonesia. Covering only 12 square kilometers, it is one of the smallest national parks in Sarawak. Formerly known as Labuan Gadong, Tanjung Datu National Park was gazetted in 1994.

Tanjung Datu National Park is rich in wildlife. Its area ranges from coral reefs to rain forest. The South China Sea in this area is crystal clear, and supports a wide range of marine life, making it a big attraction for scuba divers. The park is also one of the places that turtles come to lay eggs. At the moment, Tanjung Datu National Park is not yet official open to casual visitors. Nonetheless, those who are keen to visit it can get a permit from the Sarawak Forest Department.

What to see

North of Teluk Labuan Gadong, the beach is rocky with scattered granite boulders. Pasir Antu and Pasir Berunput are narrow beaches with a scenic view of the mountains in the background. During mornings, you can hear the call of gibbons.

At Tanjung Labuan Gadong, the main cliff reaches a height of 80 meters. It is possible to reach a view point at the top of the cliff from where you can get a panoramic view of the entire coastline from Teluk Upas to the north to Teluk Jin Siong to the south as well as the villag at Teluk Melano.

Getting there

You need to hire a boat from the coastal town of Sematan. The journey from Sematan to Tanjung Datu will take about 40 minutes. A trip is only possible outside the monsoon season, which is from October to February.

Tanjung Datu National Park is on the map of National Parks in Sarawak

List of National Parks in Kuching, National Parks in Sarawak and National Parks in Malaysia

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