About Tanjung Datu National Park
Tanjung Datu National Park is Sarawak's smallest national park, located at the westernmost tip of Borneo in Lundu District, Sarawak, Malaysia. Gazetted in 1994, it covers about 1,379 hectares of pristine coastal rainforest, secluded beaches and clear waters bordering Indonesia. Notable for its untouched ecosystem, turtle nesting beaches, diverse wildlife and remote boat-only access, it offers an isolated nature experience far from urban development.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, undeveloped coastal rainforest park accessible only by boat from Telok Melano or Telok Serabang. The park features pristine sandy beaches such as Pasir Antu Laut, clear waters, short jungle trails leading to viewpoints and streams, and basic park facilities including headquarters, chalets, hostel and campsite. Wildlife sightings may include Bornean bearded pigs, gibbons, macaques, hornbills and sea turtles nesting on beaches. There are no shops or restaurants inside the park.
Key highlights
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Westernmost tip of Sarawak at the Sarawak-Indonesia border on Borneo
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Sarawak's smallest national park at approximately 1,379 hectares
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Pristine beaches including Pasir Antu Laut with clear waters
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Important turtle nesting beaches for green turtles
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Intact coastal mixed dipterocarp rainforest with diverse wildlife and birdlife
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Secluded, undisturbed nature experience with boat-only access
History of Tanjung Datu National Park
Gazetted as a national park in 1994 to protect one of Sarawak's most pristine and least disturbed coastal rainforest ecosystems and its important turtle nesting beaches at the westernmost tip of Borneo.
Culture & Context
Valued as a natural heritage site for conservation and education, traditionally associated with local coastal fishing communities of the Lundu and Sematan area.
Route
| By air | Fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH), then continue by road to Telok Melano and boat to the park |
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