After much talk about and postponement, finally we visited the
We set off early in the morning. It was a sunny morning, with the sun shining high and bright. We arrived at the jetty of Kampung Bako around eight and according to our boatman, many had already taken off early morning.
We registered our names and paid the park entrance ticket. It was RM 50 for the six of us.
The boat fee is charged according to the number of people and the destination made. Guide can be hired if required especially if going trekking.
It was about half an hour journey boat to the park’s headquarter excluding the time spent in stopping to take pictures of the rocks along the way. We were cruising along the shore tearing the calm waves crying in bubbles.
Our boatmen pointed to the rocks and told us how they resemble some animals like frog, monkey, snake, etc.
The Toad.
The Cobra
The boatman let us ventured a small tiny beach for a while. Forgot the name, could be Teluk Pandan. According to him, there were tourists who like to skinny dipping there. There was also a trail leading from the kampung which may take a good two hours trekking.
Another huge stone standing on the beach.
Stairs up to a treehouse.
We went further up to Pulau Lakei to see the island before turning back to the headquarter. There were a few chalets built just ashore the beach. Our boatman said, it was perfect for BBQ at night and since the chalets were not furnished yet, anyone could use it for free for sleeping at night. There would be people watching the place at night. Of course, they got to prepare their own sleeping bed as it is an empty shell. We also saw a boat getting ready to go out sea fishing. Behind the chalets, there was a ladder leading up to, well, a graveyard.
There were fishermen getting ready to go out to sea fishing.
The boat terminal of the headquarter was just a small, simple jetty. There were the mangrove dotting along the left as you near it. There was another docking place a few metres away at the beach where it was nearer to the headquarter and the chalets. We have seen people docking there carrying lots of things and food but one has to brave the water, as well as at the terminal if the tide is low.
We had to walk quite a way to reach the registration counter. After answering the nature’s call, everyone was ready to make some exploration. Small one, due to we had some elders in the group. So, Lucyriver had guessed, definitely no tough trekking especially going up, so walking it was.
We only managed to take the Lintang trails half way. There were several trails marked with different colours, duration and length. It was hot but fortunately, we have the trees as our canopies.
We were half way at the Ulu Assam trail to see the view when we came to the part needing to climb up. As a result we turned back. As Lucyriver mentioned just now, we have elders with us. Hahahaha. So sayang, what a pity but surely will find the chance to come again to trek.
There were not many animals that we encountered at the park mainly due to the timing were not right and we had not explored far, plus the elders were ‘bising-bising.’ ‘ Hantu’ also dare not approach. As read, the chances of seeing the animals would be higher before the sun comes up and also when it is closer to dusk and night. We did not see the infamous proboscis monkey. But then, Lucyriver guess another type of monkey can make up for it, the ‘kera’ and also the wild boars which were roaming around. They could be the pets of the park.
The beach near the headquarter.
We left the park at eleven. This is really a sight-seeing trip. Sigh, really missed a good lots of things.
Note: We did not eat at the canteen as it was pretty expensive. Haiya, we are typical Malaysians mah. Actually we bought our own buns and sat eating next to the wild boars.
After words: The chalets could have been maintained in a better way as some were already covered with weeds and old drying leaves. They could look appealing in such a beautiful green environment if taken a good care of. The receptionist at the registration headquarter would look pretty if she smiles.
We could have taken beautiful pictures if the bridge at the Pulau Lakei has not been broken for almost ten years and repair is not seen at all.
*bising-bising = noisy
*hantu = ghost
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