Ulu Temburong Natinal Park includes a range of wilderness habitats, from lowland forest and jungle rainforest, to montane forest at an elevation of almost 2000 metres, promising its guests the true feeling of virgin nature, enjoyable and unforgettable experience.

Ulu temburong is accessible via traditional longboat along river corridors, or jungle hiking tracks. There are no roads into the park. The area has often been looked upon as a refuge for threatened species from throughout Borneo.

The topography is mountainous, with steep slopes, narrow ridges and numerous peaks. Visitors entering the area are always amazed by the transition from cultivation and secondary vegetation to deep jungle, as they travel upriver towards the National Park entrance. 

The Belalong River basin within the park is reserved solely for scientific study. The Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre operated by the University of Brunei Darussalam hosts scientists from around the world to survey and studies the eco systems and animal inhabitants.
 
Visitors to the National Park need to bring their sense of adventure. The longboat trip 12 kilometres upstream through the rapids can be wet and exciting. Occasionally the longboat needs to be pushed over shallow water, or a river section must be walked around while the boatmen negotiate the rapid.  The river's height is determined by recent rainfall in the catchment area upstream.

The changing vegetation is very noticeable as you approach the park entrance. From the secondary forest and traditional hill paddy adjacent to the Batang Duri longhouse, the view along the river changes to towering primary rainforest as the park entrance approaches.

 For most visitors, moving on foot within the National Park is via the many kilometres of elevated wooden walkways and prepared trails. The walkways provide relatively easy passage above the rough terrain, and protect the lightly vegetated ground and fragile soils. Some walkways follow gentle gradients along the Temburong River. Others climb over ridge tops to access adjacent valleys and river crossing points. Suspension bridges cross rivers and streams.

Walks and activities can be selected to suit personal preferences. For some people, the longboat ride, gentle walkway walks, relaxing beside the river, and enjoying this untouched environment is sufficient. Others prefer to walk and climb to the top of every viewpoint, and ride every rapid. 
The Canopy Walkway rises over 60 metres from the ridge top to above the tree tops. You can watch the birds, take in the view and wait for other jungle dwellers to arrive.

Although day tours from Bandar Seri Begawan are popular, but a true rainforest experience includes at least one night in the forest. Overnight or multi day tours will give a complete immersion in the park and a great escape from mobile phones and daily routines. Exploring along the walkways at sunset and experiencing the sunrise from the Canopy Walkway are unique holiday experiences. Rise before dawn to reach the top of the Canopy Walkway as the sky begins to brighten. Sit above the tree tops, watching dawn over the rainforest, with the passing parade of wildlife, as a new day begins.

Two and three day packages give time to enjoy walks under the giant trees, along creeks and amongst lush vegetation to isolated waterfalls and jungle pools. And of course, to have fun riding inflatable rafts and Rapid Riders down the Temburong River rapids, relaxing on the riverside, enjoying the peace and tranquility of this isolated setting. Rafting is a fun family experience; the Temburong River is a great place for beginners.

Accommodation at the National Park entrance is available in simple chalets or bunkrooms. Itl provides a full meal service; self catering is also possible. In tune with preserving this area, services are kept simple to minimise environmental impacts. Generators run only when necessary for evening light and power.

Facilities are suitable for couples, or groups. Accommodation options inside and adjacent to the park provide alternatives to suit a range of interests. The air conditioned rooms at our Guest-house, outside the park, can be used as a base for day trips into the park, and for tours around Temburong. Rent a bicycle, take a walk, and swim in the rainforest streams.
 
Some accommodation deep inside the park provides low impact facilities in keeping with the wilderness preservation values. Piped water and electricity generated from the waterfall, showers, ceiling fans and open air meeting and dining facilities are especially suited to schools and adventurous groups.

The park is very popular with educational tours and special interest groups, such as bird watchers. It's also a great place to disappear for a few days away from faxes and phones. Enjoy the rainforest wilderness, swim in warm mountain streams, hike to an isolated waterfall, get wet in an afternoon rainstorm and wake each morning to the sounds of nature's jungle orchestra.

The Ulu Temburong National Park is a special place. Preserved, untouched and with a variety of activity and interest options, it's definitely a highlight of every visit to Brunei.

There are longhouses can be found deep in the interior, along the upper reaches of Sungai Belait (Belait River) in the district of Belait. These are accessible by longboat from Kampong Sungai Mau, which is situated halfway along the Jalan Labi. Of course, it is possible to begin the journey in Kuala Belait, passing Kuala Balai along the way, but this route takes many hours.

The journey upriver into Ulu Belait (Upriver Belait) depends very much on the level of the river; in the dry season its upper reaches are barely navigable. Kampong Sukang, some two hours from Kampong Sungai Mau by longboat, is a community of Dusun and Punan tribespeople, with two longhouses and a hamlet of family homes. The Punan are nomadic hunter-gatherers by tradition, though the inhabitants of Kampong Sukang were persuaded to settle here back in the 1970s. They now farm paddy rather than relying on the old staple diet of wild sago, but they still hunt in the traditional manner using blowpipes and poison darts.

If you're feeling even more intrepid, there is another hamlet of longhouses located at Kampong Melilas, located one to three hours - depending on the water level - upriver from Kampong Sukang. These are home to Iban people and, like the Labi longhouses, they are upgraded versions of the traditional longhouse, although this community supports a thriving cottage industry in traditional basketry and weaving. Beyond Kampong Melilas, there are hot springs and plenty of waterfalls; a guide can be arranged at the village.