- Sarawak
is the place for history, mystery, romance and exotic adventures.
The land of the fabled White Rajahs, the hornbill and the orang
utan, Sarawak is the largest State in Malaysia and by far the
most exotic.
Its
rainforest, the size of Austria, houses the world's richest
and most diverse ecosystem. It is also home to the world's largest
flower, the Rafflesia, the size of a coffee table, squirrels
and snakes that fly, deer the size of cats, plants that eat
insects (and small mammals) and species of flora and insects
still waiting to be discovered.
More
importantly, this ancient virgin rain forest is home to 27 ethnic
groups; people each with their own distinct language, culture
and lifestyle. Their ancient cultures may differ but they have
one thing in common, their warmth and hospitality. You can experience
this by spending a night in one of their longhouses listening
to legends that go back to the Stone Age. Whether it's an lban,
Bidayuh, Melanau or one of the many Orang Ulu groups you stay
with, the welcome will be just as warm.
Arrive
in Sarawak and you step into adventure. How much adventure is
up to you. You can stroll for a morning in a national park near
your hotel, or you can trek for days through pristine jungle,
sleeping each night in a different longhouse. If walking is
not your style try mountain biking the jungle trails. Want to
get out of the sun? Spend days exploring the world's most extensive
cave system, 310 kilometers of passages with more waiting to
be found.
But,
if that is more excitement than you need, relax on our beaches
by the South China Sea, scuba dive off reefs where you will
be alone with the sea, or just enjoy a round of golf on one
of our excellent courses. Sarawak has something for everyone
and a welcome for all.
