Kubah National Park Explained

Kubah National Park
Iucn Category:II
Map:Borneo
Label:Kubah
NP
Label Position:top
Location:Sarawak, Malaysia
Coordinates:1.5975°N 110.1942°W
Area Km2:22.3
Established:1989

The Kubah National Park (Malay: Taman Negara Kubah) is a national park in Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia,[1] located at 20 km from the city centre.[2]

Wild animals are hidden deep in the rainforest here, and some of the species that live here are bearded pigs, mouse deer, black hornbill and many species of reptiles and amphibians. The park is also characterized by 93 species of palm trees that grow here.[3]

The park is dominated by Mount Serapi, which rises to 911 meters above sea level.[4]

Recreation

Matang Wildlife Centre is located within the boundary of the park, accessible by Rayu trekking trail.[1] The wildlife centre is also accessible by bus or taxi.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kubah National Park . Sarawak Forestry Corporation . 2013-03-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202200259/http://www.sarawakforestry.com/htm/snp-np-kubah.html . December 2, 2013 .
  2. Web site: Ng . Justin . Things To do In Kuching, Sarawak . 28 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220321061425/https://www.lifestyleasia.com/kl/travel/destinations/escape-to-nature-by-journeying-to-kuchings-many-national-parks/ . 21 March 2022.
  3. Web site: Kubah National Park - Jungle Trails, Bird Watching and Waterfall. 2021-04-12. Visit Sarawak. en-US.
  4. Web site: Kubah National Park - Discover palms, pitcher plants, ferns & frogs. 2021-04-12. Borneo Adventure. en-US.
  5. Web site: Matang Wildlife Centre . Sarawak Forestry Corporation . 2 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190408115427/https://sarawakforestry.com/parks-and-reserves/matang-wildlife-centre/ . 8 April 2019.