Lambir Hills National Park

The basics

Lambir Hills National Park treks range from easy 20-minute strolls to the demanding, full-day Bukit Lambir summit hike—which offers spectacular views from the 1,496-foot (456-meter) peak. Waterfalls and jungle streams make it a popular choice for day or half-day trips from Miri, perhaps paired with nearby attractions such as the Longhouses of Sarawak Iban longhouse. Shorter walks are well signposted, but guides can maximize your chances of spotting wildlife and identifying flora.

Things to know before you go

• Lambir Hills National Park is a great choice for hikers, nature lovers, photographers, and Instagrammers.

• There’s a charge to enter the national park, but you don’t need to book tickets in advance.

• Wear a hat, long socks, and practical shoes (sneakers are fine), and carry sunscreen, mosquito repellent, swimwear, a quick-dry towel, and plenty of drinking water.

• You can camp or stay overnight in chalets at the park, but you’ll need to reserve in advance and bring your own food and drinking water.

• The park has restrooms.

• Uneven boardwalks and jungle trails mean Lambir Hills National Park is not a realistic choice for travelers who rely on wheelchairs.

How to get there

Lambir Hills National Park is a 20-mile (30-kilometer) drive south of Miri. Buses to Batu Niah, Bakong Long Lama, and Bekenu all stop outside the park’s headquarters: note that the last bus back to Miri is at 5:30pm. You can also self-drive, join a tour, charter a private driver, or negotiate a return trip with a rideshare or a taxi.

When to get there

Lambir Hills National Park is open from morning until late afternoon seven days a week, 365 days a year. The area is hot and steamy year-round, but rains are heaviest (which means more mud and leeches) October through January. The weather is driest February through April. It’s a popular weekend destination for Miri locals, so plan your visit midweek for a better chance of animal sightings.

The best waterfalls in Lambir Hills National Park

It’s waterfalls that make the Lambir Hills National Park so popular. Reached by an easy 20-minute walk, the Latak Waterfall, the park’s largest—it pours into a jade-green pool that beckons for a dip. Turn off early for the cool and shady Nibong Waterfall, or later for the Pantu Waterfall, a rustic, moss-clad cascade. Follow the longer Bakam Trail for turnoffs to the crystal-clear Tengkorong Waterfall and Pancur Waterfall—you may well have these to yourself midweek. The Dinding Waterfall, a single cascade into a pool shaded by ferns, awaits those who brave the summit trail.