Wednesday, October 10, 2018

SEBAKO WATERFALLS of LUNDU

Water 1.5 liter + some spare water in cars. Need hands to climb in few areas - gloves recommended
Might need a knife to cut thorny vines. Prepare scratches or even cuts on shirt and skin.
Proper shoes. Driving nearly 2 hours, hiking to first waterfall> 1 hours not difficult  but trial not properly marked (danger of lost, hence you need very experienced trial leader).
From first waterfall, more time would be needed if want to explore more stages of waterfalls (more than 1 hour)
No other hikers (zero!) detected on a Sunday morning. Very secluded. Not even villagers.
Weak phone signal, but still got. Always disconnected
Mosquitoes and leeches detected. Many bees which seems harmless. Insect repellent recommended
In the first part of stairs climbing, umbrella may be needed due to no shade of trees.






Sunday, August 19, 2018

Hiking Bung Orad and Bung Orad, Bau, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Bung Orad is nearby Bung Bratak, but need to drive car.
Total 1.5 liter water should be enough, may keep spare water in car.
Bung Orad need both hands, wear glove if you have. Need hands to climb some steep stairs and slopes with ropes. Bung Orad got moderate trial inside. Cool and shaded.
Bung Bratak no need hands. Pavement staircase to the top, covered with many dried leaves. No hands needed, but on a hot day umbrella is highly recommended to prevent body heat issue as many parts of the route are not shaded.

















Sunday, August 5, 2018

Kampung Sadir Waterfall ( Ban Buan Kukuot Waterfall)

More than 1 hours drive from Giant Padawan. May require stronger cars to climb some slopes. You may need to switch off car aircond to climb some slopes. Car can park at Lorong 4 Kampung Sadir.
Easy hike around 1 hour - but can consider long pants as bushes may brush or scratch your shin as you walk the trail.
No hands needed.
Water 1.5 is more than enough.
Waterfall water very cold, no deep (seriously don't jump into water!!). Many big stones in water, and many little fish come to tickle your feet. 
Beware of sunburn, as it is cold but the sun ray is strong.









Kampung Sadir waterfalls (Buan Nyebak Waterfall, Mabi Waterfall and Tru' Ung Waterfall)

Kampung Sadir is beyond Annah Rais hotspring, beyond entrance to Borneo Highlands Resort. Driving about 1 hours drive from Giant Padawan.

Please hire a guide.

We visit to 3 waterfalls within a day: Buan Nyebak Waterfall, Mabi Waterfall and Tru' Ung Waterfall. Easy hike. Water less than 1.5 enough for me. Car needs to be powerful enough to climb slopes. Poor signal, challenges using phone and gps.






Monday, July 16, 2018

Gua Silabur, Serian


Driving duration : more than 1.5 hours from AEON Mall Kuching.
How to get there: Waze for SK Lobang Batu, turn into the junction after the school
Drinking water - 2 liters not enough for me
Difficulty : tougher than Singai for me
Duration - 1.5 hours hours to cave, another 2 hours to summit 
Leech - Not detected as we know
Guide fee : RM26.
Special - huge nice cave. Waist deep cave
Can be slippery, don't come if rainy season.
Footwear : Need good shoes;
BOTH HANDS needed to climbing, so gloves should be good. Need have backpack to carry your water etc
Kampung provide place to change clothes, strongly advisable to bring extra shirts, pants, underwear etc.
Drinks sold at very reasonable price at Kampung : RM2 for big bottle mineral water (Cold), RM2 for soft drinks in
tin (Cold)
Body ache next day : Arms, thights