About Lambir Hills National Park
Lambir Hills National Park is a protected lowland rainforest reserve located about 30 kilometres south of Miri city in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. Gazetted in 1975, it covers 6,952 hectares of mixed dipterocarp forest renowned for exceptional tree diversity. The park is notable for its network of jungle trails, waterfalls such as Latak and Pantu, and rich flora and fauna, serving as a major centre for ecological research and nature-based recreation near Miri.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a dense lowland dipterocarp rainforest with a well-marked network of jungle trails ranging from short walks to strenuous summit treks. The park features waterfalls including Latak and Pantu where swimming is permitted, a tree tower and viewpoints, and park headquarters with accommodation and campsite. The environment is humid and forested with high biodiversity, opportunities for birdwatching, photography and nature study along shaded trails and streams.
Key highlights
- 01
One of the most tree-diverse forests in the world with extensive mixed dipterocarp forest
- 02
Latak Waterfall - most popular waterfall with swimming area near park headquarters
- 03
Pantu Waterfall and other forest waterfalls along trekking trails
- 04
Network of nine jungle trails including Bukit Lambir Summit Trail and Tree Tower Trail
- 05
Rich birdlife, insects and wildlife within 6,952 hectares of protected lowland rainforest
History of Lambir Hills National Park
Gazetted in 1975 as the first national park in Miri Division, Lambir Hills National Park was established to protect one of the last intact areas of lowland mixed dipterocarp forest in Sarawak. It has since become one of the most intensively studied tropical forests for tree diversity research.
Culture & Context
The park serves as an important educational, research and conservation site for Sarawak and is traditionally valued by nearby communities for its forest resources and natural heritage.
Route
| By air |
|---|