Sarawak / River Safaris
Photo: The River of Sarawak.
The Skrang
River Safari
Skrang is an
exciting destination for visitors who see and experience life in
a longhouse, once the home of the notorious pirates and head-hunters.
The journeys
to Skrang is about 232 kilometres from Kuching. It takes about
5 hours by road and followed by a 1 1/2 hours of motor-propelled
longboat journey along the Skrang river.
Spend the
night at a longhouse to experience the traditions and customs
of the Dayak Ibans. The highlights of the Skrang River Safari
is an evening entertainment by the longhouse residents, featuring
traditional dances and music. Tuak, a specially brewed rice wine
will be served during the evening entertainment.
A jungle
walk on the following day is equally interesting. It is an exciting
experience to stroll through the dense tropical rainforest, where
stimulating sights and sounds open up a world of wonderful discovery.
The Lemanak
River Safari
Lemanak is
a tributary of the main Batang Lupar River. Many traditional longhouses
can be found situated along the river.
Like Skrang,
the Lemanak River is another exciting destination within easy
reach from Kuching.
About 220
kilometres away from Kuching, Lemanak can be reached in about
5 hours by road. The journey passes through the scenic countryside,
rubber and pepper plantations, padi fields, sago palms and followed
by an hour motorised-longboat ride penetrating the tropical rainforest
through meandering stream.
An overnight
stay gives you an opportunity to have a glimpse of the lifestyle
of the longhouse and its people. An evening entertainment by the
longhouse folks is most interesting and educational. Traditional
dances and music are the highlight of the evening entertainment.
Cock-fighting
and jungle trekking on the following day are other highlights
of the Lemanak River Safari.
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