No swimming allowed here as the water source is used by the residents in Kuching – Bengoh Dam
Bengoh Lake – Sarawak
We met up with our boatman here – Bengoh Lake, Sarawak
Depending on your tour guide, you can arrange to visit either the 2 waterfalls or Kampung Sting first. Since there was only 4 of us at the time, we opted to go for the steepest and more challenging one first, which was the hike up to Kampung Sting. Once the boatman which was also our tour guide arrived, we hopped in for a 8 minutes boat ride to the start point of the Kampung Sting hike.
Boat ride on the Bengoh Lake – Sarawak
Hike up the “Village above the clouds”
As the village sits on an elevation of approximately 220m/722ft, it can take anywhere from 15 – 30 minutes to reach the view point. Be prepared for the steep 70° terrain as you make your way up. Once you make your way past the steep portion of the route, the terrain flattens out enabling you to catch your breath after a good uphill workout session.
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The trail to Kampung Sting – Sarawak |
There will be 2 main view points along the way. At the 1st view point, you can purchase some light refreshments and drinks for the locals here whilst you enjoy the view of the Bengoh Lake. Walk up another 5 minutes and you will reach the 2nd view point, which offers visitors a breath-taking 360° view of the surrounding area.
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The 1st view point – Kampung Sting, Sarawak |
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Crossing the wooden bridge to reach the 2nd view point – Kampung Sting |
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Panoramic view of Bengoh – Sarawak |
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The 2nd view point – Kampung Sting, Sarawak |
Learn about the history of Kampung Sting
What some visitors may not know is that Kampung Sting is a resettled Bidayuh village due to the infamous construction of the Bengoh Dam. Forced to leave their ancestral land, some of the villagers who chose to stay put, reside on the higher grounds of the Bengoh mountain range, known as Kampung Sting today. You can read more on the villagers plight here.
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Bird’s eye view from the 2nd view point – Kampung Sting, Sarawak |
After spending around half an hour taking photos, we descended back down to the boat and headed to the waterfalls. It took us around 10 minutes boat ride to get from Kampung Sting to the starting point of the 2 waterfalls.
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Descending back to the boat – Kampung Sting, Sarawak |
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Our boatman stopped by this mini waterfall along the way – Bengoh Lake, Sarawak |
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At the start point for the waterfall hike – Sarawak |
Journey to Sarawak’s hidden forest trails and waterfalls
Once we arrived the starting point, we hiked up along the 1km trail to the 1st waterfall, Pee’an Waterfall (Curtain Fall). The terrain was not difficult to hike and it took us only half an hour to reach the Pee’ an Waterfall.
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Unique tunnel covered with leaves along the way – Sarawak |
Test your balancing skills on the narrow bridges
Along the way, we passed by dozens of the traditional bamboo and wooden bridges, one of which sits quite high above the fast flowing rivers of Bengoh. We’re not gonna lie, that it was a bit nerve-wrecking to cross the bridges initially, but once you the hang of it, then you will have no issues crossing one on the way back.
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One of the many narrow bridges you have to cross – Sarawak |
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The highest bridge we had to cross – Sarawak |
Take a break at Pee’an Waterfall (Curtain Fall)
Once you arrive at the Pee’an Waterfall (Curtain Fall), you will be greeted with one of the most pristine waterfalls in Sarawak. At the most left corner you can see a waterfall hidden by the overgrowth of the jungle and at the lower part of the river you will be able view the “curtain like waterfall”, which is how the waterfall got its name.
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The hidden waterfall at the most left corner – Sarawak |
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Pee’ An Waterfall (Curtain Fall) – Sarawak |
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Pee’ An Waterfall (Curtain Fall) – Sarawak
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Taking a break at Pee’ An Waterfall – Sarawak |
This is probably the best place for you to take a plunge into the refreshing and cool waters of Bengoh. The 2nd waterfall on the other hand has a much higher waterfall and not so suitable for swimming due to its strong current.
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Pee’ An Waterfall (Curtain Fall) – Sarawak
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Family photo at the Pee’ An Waterfall – Sarawak |
Once we were done exploring the 1st waterfall, we proceeded to the 2nd waterfall, Susung Waterfall which is well-known for resembling the Jurassic World forest. Our guide also warned us that there might be a lot of leeches at the 2nd waterfall, so be sure to use insect/leech repellent before you resume hiking.
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Make sure to use insect/leech repellent ! Mosi-guard works best for us 🙂 |
Behold Sarawak’s Jurassic World !
Trek another 600m and you will be greeted with the most amazing view one could ask for. From afar, we could already hear the sounds of the mighty Susung Waterfall. We took only 10 minutes this time to get here from Pee’an Waterfall. As you make your way to the base of the waterfall, do watch your steps as the rocks leading up to the waterfall are very damp and slippery.
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The mighty Susung Waterfall – Sarawak |
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The scenery looks straight out of Jurassic World! – Sarawak |
And yes! We’ve finally made it to Susung Waterfall. As the waterfall current was so strong, even standing just beside the waterfall for a few seconds was enough to get all our clothes and camera equipment wet. After capturing a few pictures, we proceeded back to the calmer section of the waterfall to have our picnic before resuming the hike back down to the boat.
Got all our camera equipment wet for this photo – Sarawak
By 12pm we were done with the tour and headed back home. To sum it up, if you are a nature lover or looking for some adventure, definitely check this place out. So there you have it! Everything you need to know about Sarawak’s Jurassic World. Hopefully we managed to inspire you to make your way here the next time you are in town.
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On the descend back to the boat – Bengoh Lake, Sarawak |
Have any experience or tips on visiting Sarawak’s Jurassic World in Bengoh? Or are you planning a trip soon? Let us know and share your thoughts and questions in the comments section. We’d love to hear from you!
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