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Under the national park’s blanket of jungle can be found the world’s largest limestone cave system, dominated by the towering Gunung Mulu.
The area is so isolated that it is accessible only by light aircraft and, once in the park, exploration is on foot or by boat.
Cave systems
A highlight is to follow the labyrinthine passages of Clearwater Cave, perhaps swimming in its pellucid waters, or to visit Lang Cave or Deer Cave at dusk to witness the bats emerging in their shadowy hordes.
Wildlife of Mulu National Park
The park has been estimated to be at least five million years old and, with its soaring peaks and dense forest, it seems to defy time. The forest itself may seem peaceful, but the silence is often broken by the sounds of the gibbons, cicada, hornbills, bats and frogs, while in the steamy heat you can almost hear the creaking, as 8,000 species of plants and trees edge their way to a distant sky.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Mulu National Park
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Mulu National Park, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Mulu National Park
- Brunei 96 kilometers away
- Miri, Niah Caves & Lambir Hills National Park 105 kilometers away
- Manukan Island 244 kilometers away
- Gaya Island 250 kilometers away
- Kota Kinabalu 250 kilometers away
- Maliau Basin 265 kilometers away
- Kinabalu National Park 284 kilometers away
- Mount Kinabalu 288 kilometers away
- Garama Wetlands 306 kilometers away
- Deramakot Forest Reserve 313 kilometers away
- Danum Valley 333 kilometers away
- Kinabatangan River 370 kilometers away
- Sepilok 392 kilometers away
- Sibu 396 kilometers away
- Sandakan 402 kilometers away
- Sipadan Mabul and Kapalai Islands 413 kilometers away
- Kapalai Island 422 kilometers away
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve 446 kilometers away
- Mataking Island 453 kilometers away
- Batang Ai 458 kilometers away
Photos of Mulu National Park
Our expert guides to exploring Mulu National Park
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Mulu National Park, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Mulu National Park at its best.
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What to see in Borneo: our highlights guide What to see in Borneo: our highlights guide
What to see in Borneo: our highlights guide
This guide features recommendations for things to do in Borneo. It focuses on the states of Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, which offer a lot of variety in a smaller radius than Indonesian Borneo.
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Walking & trekking in Borneo Walking & trekking in Borneo
Walking & trekking in Borneo
Smothered in a blanket of lush rainforest leading right up to the coast, Borneo is an island best explored on foot. From a gentle afternoon walk along the lofty canopy walkways of the Danum Valley to a challenging hike down into the lost world of the Maliau Basin, the landscape offers experiences that will appeal to every level of fitness.
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Accommodation choices for Mulu National Park
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Mulu National Park. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Mulu Marriott Resort
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Mulu Park Chalets
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