You skipped Kuching? You missed out.

Where else can you wake up at 5:30 a.m., see wild orangutans in a rainforest by 6:30, and still be back sipping coffee in the heart of the city by 8?

That’s the magic of Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary—just a quick 30-minute drive from Kuching’s center. No long treks. No overhyped tours. Just real, up-close moments with Borneo’s most iconic primates.

And that’s not all.

By evening, you can head to Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong—an hour from the city—where rainforest meets tradition. Longhouses. Music. Dance. Storytelling. All at the foot of a mountain, just before night falls.

Kuching isn’t just a stop. It’s an experience. Don’t miss it next time.

I’ve just come upon this ….yippee …will make a cuppa and will digest this slowly …. I was born in Borneo…..x

Hi Ash.... I spent a year in Sandakan & Kota Kinabalu. There is so much to see in Sandakan... Orang Utan, Sun Bear Sanctuary, Tropical Rain Forest etc.. I am a Malaysian based in West Malaysia.

Beautiful photos and description Ashleigh.