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Kapit
The legendary river outpost in the Heart of Borneo, gateway to remote Iban longhouses and untamed interior jungle rivers.
Kapit is legendary among adventure travelers as the gateway to the deep, untamed Heart of Borneo. Located on the upper banks of the mighty Rajang River, Kapit was historically accessible only by express boat navigating the roaring Pelagus Rapids.
Today, Kapit maintains its captivating frontier outpost charm. Travelers visit the 1880 Brooke-era wooden fortress Fort Sylvia, browse the daily riverside jungle produce market filled with wild boar and wild ferns, and embark on guided longboat expeditions to authentic Iban longhouses along the Batang Baleh and Pelagus rivers.
Informasi Penting
Climate:
Interior rainforest climate (23°C to 33°C). Cool jungle mornings.
Currency:
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Cash essential for interior river settlements.
Language:
Iban, Malay, English, Chinese
Emergency Hotline:
999 (General Emergency), Kapit Hospital (+60 84-796 333)