ULU TEMBURONG NATIONAL PARK
The easternmost part of Brunei is the Temburong District, which is separated from the capital and the three other Bruneian provinces by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. The Temburong District is rich in unspoiled natural heritage, including the Ulu Temburong National Park. Here the magnificence of Borneo's lowland rainforests can be truly experienced. Botanically the area is possessed of astounding diversity, however the casual visitor in search of birds or mammals is likely to be disappointed by the apparent lack of fauna.
Ulu Temburong was Brunei's first National Park. It has been protected since 1991 and preserved for scientific research and low impact Eco-tourism. Due to its remote location, there are few visitors and the journey there is a adventure in itself.
It begin with 45 minute water taxi ride from Bandar Seri Begawan, to Temburong town, Bangar. From Bangar to Batang Duri, about 17 km away, where visitors will join the Temburong river. From here, visitors will travel upstream through the rapids of the Sungai Temburong in a traditional Iban longboat or Temuai, to the natioal park. If the water level is low the guests are expected to get out and help push the boat up the shallow rapids. Having signed in at the entrance to the Park visitors can explore several kilometres of wooden boardwalks through superb primary rainforest.There is a 65 metre long and 80 metre high canopy walkway which visitors an climb to get a closer look at life in the treetops with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Visitors can eat lunch at riverside then swim at a waterfall or else take a boat ride down stream and return to Bandar Seri Begawan.
PROBOSCIS MONKEY TOUR
Leisurely cruise through the mangroves in search of the wild Proboscis Monkey, which are found only in the Island of Borneo. Before entering the mangrove forest visitors will pass the famous Kampong Ayer and Sultan's Palace.This tour is designed for visitors to see and understand the habitat and ecology of this elusive creature which has excited the curiosity of visitors to Borneo since colonial times. The pendulous pink noses and potbellies of the adult males reminded locals of Europeans, and this gave them their local name of Orang Belanda, or "Dutchman". Explanations on Nipah palm and Mangrove forest will be given and an opportunity to witness other wildlife in the area. Visitors may be lucky enough to encounter a Salt-water Crocodile of Monitor lizard. Other mammals include otters, flying foxes and long tail macaques. Mangrove snakes and pythons may be observed on overhanging branches.
NIGHT MARKET
Drop by at the Gadong night market to have closer look of Brunei's malay cuisines, such as famous Nasi Katok, Wajid, Kuih Bingka, Roti John, Nasi Lemak, Smoked fish Kebab and seasonal local fruits such as rambutan, nangka, Cempedak, durian and etc.
