 Sarawak
Nature, Lambir Hill National Park
Lambir Hill National Park
 The
Lambir Hills National Park, gazetted in 1975, covers an area
of approximately 6,952 hectares south-west of Miri. The highest
peak rises some 450 metres above sea level, in a chain of
sandstone hills bounded by rugged cliffs. The lush valleys
and lower slopes are covered with mixed dipterocarp forest,
while heath forest dominates the upper region.
The silence within this green wilderness is broken only by
the calls of various birds and the roar of the mighty waterfalls
plunging down into the emerald green depths of rocky pools.
Lambir Hill National Park : Flora and Fauna
Composed mostly of mixed dipterocarps and kerangas, the area
is rich in palms of the licuala species and the stilt rooted
Eugeissona. The ground flora includes the exotic mix of Ariods,
Ginger, Ferns, Terrestial orchids, Epiphytes and Vines. Hill
casuarinas cover the kerangas forest while the ground flora
is largely composed of shrubs, ferns and pitcher plants.
The forest supports a rich and varied wildlife with over
157 species of birds. There are also bats, the scaly ant-eating
pangolins, bearded pigs, barking deer, monkeys and Borneon
gibbons to name a few.
Lambir Hill National Park : Planning An Itinerary
Its proximity to Miri makes this an ideal destination for
those seeking to get away from it all.
A 40-metre tree tower provides spectacular views of the dipterocarp
forest. Get a closer look at the forest canopy and get acquainted
with the various species of flora. This is also a good opportunity
to do bird watching.
Go jungle-trekking along the forest trails. With the rich
variety of species around, you're bound to discover something
new and exciting along the way. Amateurs should get on the
suspension bridge for some fun and adventure.
Lambir Hill National Park : Accommodation
Accommodation and facilities are aplenty.
* 3 two-room units (3 beds per room)
* 4 two-room units (2 beds per room)
Other facilities include public toilets and washrooms for
day-trippers, a canteen and an information center.
Application for permits and reservations for accommodation
can be made at the National Parks booking office in Miri.
Lambir Hill National Park : How to Get There
The park is accessible, being only a half-an-hour's drive
from Miri. You may opt to join the organised trips departing
Miri in the early morning and return to Miri after lunch.
Arrangements can also be made for overnight stays.
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