Sarawak video series launched

Sarawak Tourism has launched the first in a series of videos by adventurer Ben Fogle who is traveling through Sarawak. The first video to air on YouTube features Ben visiting one of Sarawak's natural wonders, the Gunung Gading National Park. You can see Ben's travel tips in this video, including how to catch a glimpse of the rare and giant Rafflesia flower and how to navigate the waterfalls in the park. The Sarawak Travel YouTube channel will be updated over the coming weeks with follow-up reports from Ben as he makes his way around more of Sarawak's attractions.

The next in the series of films will premiere in a few days and will see Ben visiting with the orangutans at the Matang Wildlife Sanctuary.

Ben is a presenter, writer and adventurer. His achievements include racing 160 miles across the Sahara desert, rowing the Atlantic Ocean in 49 days and crossing Antarctica in a foot race to the South Pole. He is an ambassador for WWF, Medecins Sans Frontier and Tusk, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the President of the Campaign for National Parks.

Located in Malaysian Borneo, Sarawak offers unforgettable travel experiences. Visitors can see amazing wildlife, trek through the rainforest, swim and dive in crystal clear waters as well as enjoy superb local cuisine and accommodation.

Sarawak Tourism will be showing all eight of "Ben Fogle's Sarawak Adventures" so please check back at  www.sarawaktourism.com regularly to catch them all and see why, when it comes to Sarawak, "Adventure Lives Here!"

RAFFLESIA in Serian

We have discovered a new group of Rafflesia in BUKIT TASAU, KPG LEBOR, GEDONG, SERIAN.

The journey to Bukit Tasau takes about 30 or 45 minutes drive from Kuching City to Serian Town, another 30 minutes from Serian Town to the junction of Bukit Tasau foothill (Kpg Lebor). Continued by another 20 minutes drive up to the hill, and trekking to the RAFFLESIA area takes about 25 minutes.

The jungle path to the new location of the Rafflesia.

Jungle trail

Stream along the trekking trail.

This is TETROSTIGMA (scientific name), Rafflesia needs this plant to grow.

Some of beautiful flora that can to be found there.

Rafflesia after more than 2 weeks.

Rafflesia bud (takes about 4 to 5 month to bloom)

Rafflesia after more than 1 week of blooming.

Public transportation to Serian Town from Kuching City: Bus No.3A (Sarawak Transport Co. Contact No.082 233576) or Bus No.K3 (City Public Link - Contact No.082 428278/239178). This takes about 1 hour bus ride.

Transportation from Kuching City or  pick up from Serian Town can be arranged with the representative from the village.

For further information on entrance fee, guide fee and possibility of Rafflesia blooming, please contact the representative of the village as mentioned below.

MR.LANGKASTY NARANG

Contact No: 013 836 1488 or 010 797 1488

Author: Deckson Bundak