Baka Bukit Raya National Park
The forest areas of Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya National Park are
dominated by the peaks of the Schwaner range. This forms a
mountainous tropical rain forest ecosystem with a relatively high
humidity (86%).
Eight hundred and seventeen species of plant have been recorded,
belonging to 139 families including Dipterocarpaceae, Myrtaceae,
Sapotaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Ericadeae. Also to be found are
medicinal plants and plants used for handicrafts, tools and
construction materials, and consumption, and various species of
forest orchid. There is also the rafflesia (Rafflesia sp.), a giant
flower parasite which is assumed to be similar to those growing on
Mt. Kinabalu, Malaysia. Among the endemic species are Symplocos
rayae, Gluta sabahana, Dillenia beccariana, Lithocarpus coopertus,
Sellaginnela magnifica, and Tetracera glaberrima.
The mammals that inhabit this Park include clouded leopard (Neofelis
nebulosa), orangutan (Pongo satyrus), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus
euryspilus), maroon leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda rubicunda),
slow loris (Nyticebus coucang borneanus), deer (Cervus unicolor
brookei), spotted giant flying squirrel (Petaurista elegants banksi),
and spotted civet (Visvessa tangalunga).
Among the bird species are the helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil),
rhinoceros hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros borneoensis), black hornbill
(Anthracoceros malayanus), emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica), little
cuckoo dove (Macropygia ruficeps), great argus (Argusianus argus
grayi), and the Bornean peacock pheasant (Polyplectron
schleiermacheri). This is both one of the most elusive pheasants in
the world and among the most threatened by human activities.
Rare and unique species of mammal and reptile in the Park include
the horned frog (Megophyrs nasuta), green monitor lizard (Varanus
prasinus), and bengkarung (Mabouya sp.).
The indigenous people living around the National Park are mostly
descended from Dayak tribes like the Limbai, Ransa, Kenyilu, Ot
Danum, Malahui, Kahoi, and Kahayan. Of great cultural interest are
ancient statues made of belian wood, artworks and other items made
of rattan, bamboo and pandan, and ritual ceremonies.
Interesting locations/attractions:
Bukit Baka (Baka Hill): climbing, kayaking/canoeing and observing
animals and plants. This hill has an altitude of 1,620 m asl. The
peak, with an average
temperature of 15°- 20° C, is often shrouded in mist. The peak of
Bukit Baka can be reached within seven hours from village of Nanga
Juoi in Manukung
sub-district.
Bukit Raya: climbing, kayaking/canoeing, observing animals and
plants, and cultural tourism. Bukit Raya has an altitude of 2,278 m
asl. with a temperature
of 7°-10° C at the peak. From the villages of Nanga Jelundung,
Rumokoy, Mihipit, Hulu Labang or Birang Merabai, the peak of Bukit
Raya can be reached
within 3-4 days.
Senamang River, Sepan Apui: rafting, thermal springs, observing
animals and plants.
Ella River: waterfalls.
Outside the Park area:
Kaburai: Forestry Training and Research Centre.
Tumbang Gagu: traditional Dayak longhouses (betang).
Best time of year to visit: June to September.
How to reach the Park: Pontianak-Sintang-Nanga Pinoh by four wheel
drive, 9 hours (460 km); then proceed to Nanga Nuak by speedboat,
2.5 hours. The journey from Nanga Nuak to the Park can be covered
within 2 hours by four wheel drive. Alternatively, Palangkaraya-Kasongan
by four wheel drive, then to Tumbang Samba by speedboat, 3 hours;
from Tumbang Samba by speedboat to Tumbang Hiran, 3 hours, then
another 4 hours to the Park.
Designated Minister of Forestry, SK No. 281/Kpts-II/92,
a total area of 181,090 hectares
Location Regency of Sintang (Province of West Kalimantan),
and Regency of Kotawaringin Timur (Province of Central Kalimantan)
Temperature 7° - 32° C
Rainfall 3,400 mm/year (on average)
Altitude 150 - 2,278 m asl.
Geographical location 112°15' - 112°60' E; 0°30' - 0°65' S
Park Office: Jl. Dr. Wahidin 75
Sintang 78611, West Kalimantan
Tel. /Fax. : +62-565-23521
Related resources
National park in Borneo(Kalimantan):
- National Parks in Indonesia
- Gunung Palung National Park - Ketapang, West Kalimantan
- Danau Sentarum National Park - Pontianak
- Betung Kerihun National Park - Putussibau, West Borneo
- Tanjung Puting National Park - Kumai, Centre of Borneo
- Kutai National Park - East Kalimantan
-
Kayan Mentarang National Park - Samarinda
