Experts' Choice Award Niah National Park
What the experts agree on
Niah's massive limestone caves—some inhabited 40,000 years ago—are accessed through pristine rainforest via boat ride, offering both archaeological significance and stunning underground chambers filled with bats and swallows.
“After a 1 ½-hour walk through Borneo’s rainforest, I find myself at the entrance to Niah’s Great Cave. The terrain changes, and I feel like I’m beginning a journey to the center of the...”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "Thick rain forest covers this gorgeous 12-square-mile park, where caves thought to have been inhabited 40,000 years ago are accessed via a short boat ride (0." Full review
Lonely Planet "Niah’s caves have provided ground-breaking insights into human life on Borneo way back when the island was still connected to mainland Southeast Asia." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Head down the steps of the Great Cave then turn around and take in the massive size of this cave (2km long by 250m wide by 60m high) inhabited by bats and salanganes (a type of swallow)." Full review
National Geographic "Niah National Park, located in the north of Sarawak, is the site of one of Borneo's most important archaeological discoveries: a skull dating back at least 40,000 years. The cave where it..."
National Geographic "The captivating Niah National Park in Sarawak is packed with natural beauty and profound historical significance. Adventurous travellers can immerse themselves in a full day of..."
