Rajang Mangroves

Rajang Mangroves National Park is a coastal national park in Sarawak's Sarikei Division, at the mouth of the Rajang River, established in 2000^[1]. It is listed as IUCN Category II and described as an important wetland^[1][2].

The park is home to proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, lesser adjutant storks, Irrawaddy dolphins and hornbills^[1]. Estuarine crocodiles and migratory birds are also found here^[2].

The park protects extensive mangrove swamps along the Rajang River^[2].

The park lies on the muddy, low-lying delta of the Rajang River, where river sediment builds tidal flats and mangrove-fringed channels.

The climate is humid tropical, with temperatures of 25 to 32 degrees C and heavy rain from November to February; April to October is the drier season^[2].

The Rajang River is the main transport route to the coast for the towns of Sarikei Division.

The park was established in 2000^[1].

The park is explored by boat, with tours to watch birds and see the riverine ecosystem^[2].

Visitors reach the park by boat from nearby towns along the Rajang River, and the park is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM^[2]. The nearest town is Sarikei^[1].

The mangroves help protect the coast from erosion, tidal flooding and salt intrusion^[1].