The Niah Swiftlet Conservation Programme objective is to showcase, create awareness and enhance knowledge on the importance of sustainable swiftlet conservation in Sarawak. At the same time this will benefits chance to learn more about the sustainable swiftlet conservation; to experience memorable walk through the limestone forest and participant will understand the importance of conserving swiftlets for nature. Here at Niah National Park, Sarawak Forestry Corporation have identified 2 sites for this conservation programme that is Lubang Lelong & Lubang Perintah (we only visit one cave on this day). Visiting of the caves is on rotation basis by Sarawak Forestry Corporation and visiting month is May, June & July 2013 only.

How to get there? This full day trip journey starts from your hotel at 0830hrs and proceed on 110KM drive via the Pan Borneo Highway to Niah National Park. On arrival, register and safety briefing. Our journey begins with a boat ride and then trekking through the forest floor. To reach the cave entrance, we’ll need to climb up hundreds steep stairs. Briefing on the conservation while doing a short touring inside the caves. Later a mini demonstration on how bird nest is clean and explanation why this bird nest is important towards the industry. While lunch is served at the entrance hut, don’t miss the green view of Niah National Park trees. Return back to park headquarters and to Miri. (L)