Kubah National Park
National Park National park in Sarawak protecting lowland rainforest and streams
A rainforest park near Kuching, Sarawak, with marked trails, waterfalls and streams. Visitors hike, swim at cascade pools and study lowland forest wildlife on short day routes.
Kubah National Park is a protected rainforest area on the island of Borneo in Sarawak, Malaysia, known for its compact area of lowland rainforest and stream-fed waterfalls. The park conserves a high diversity of palms and other tropical plant groups in a relatively small area.
Trails inside the park are short and focused on rainforest features such as primary and secondary forest patches, streamside vegetation and waterfalls; interpretation and marked paths guide visitors to key falls and viewing points. The park is used for short rainforest walks and botanical observation rather than long backcountry trekking.
The area was set aside for conservation under Sarawak state arrangements to protect its lowland forest and plant diversity; management actions have focused on maintaining walkways and protecting key stream corridors.
Kubah National Park lies on Borneo in Sarawak, approximately 35 kilometres southeast of Kuching by road, and is accessed from the west via short local roads from the Kuching area.
- Proximity to Kuching: Located roughly 35 kilometres from the city of Kuching, making it the nearest accessible protected rainforest area to the state capital.
- Natural attractions: Contains lowland tropical rainforest with walking trails and several stream-fed waterfalls concentrated within a compact protected area.
How to Get to Kubah National Park #
About 45-60 minutes by car from Kuching. Public minibuses (van services) run towards Bau; from Bau arrange a short taxi ride to the park entrance. Organized day tours from Kuching are widely available.
Tips for Visiting Kubah National Park #
- Arrive early to find parking and to hike the swamp boardwalk before midday humidity rises.
- Bring insect repellent-mangrove and swamp areas attract mosquitoes during wet months.
- Explore the 450-meter Canopy Walk for a good chance of seeing hornbills and other canopy species.
Best Time to Visit Kubah National Park #
The park is accessible year-round; visit in the dry season for easier trail conditions and in the wet season for dramatic waterfalls and bird activity.
Weather & Climate near Kubah National Park #
Kubah National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (3681 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (568 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (453 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (342 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (263 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (201 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (233 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (288 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (326 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (446 mm) and mostly overcast skies.