Kebun Raya Sambas in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan Province

In Bogor City, lots of tourists may have heard about the famous Bogor Botanical Garden. What about Sambas Regency? The region also has one, which is called Kebun Raya Sambas. It is located in Sabong Village and belongs to Subah Sub-District. Like other botanical gardens, this one is meant to conserve various types of plants, especially which grow in Kalimantan Island. Aside from that, it becomes a place for education and research. Not to mention the site has become another tourist allure in Sambas! Visitors can conduct exploration while witnessing various species of vegetation.

The Nuance
Sambas Botanical Garden is a lush area, which is covered and dominated by secondary forest vegetation. This lowland forest also features riparian and swamp areas! Thus, tourists are able to explore different landscapes and feel different nuances during the visit later. In terms of size, the total area is around 300 hectares! The location resides on about 30 – 75 meters above the sea level. Not to mention most of the parts of the forest are affected by the tide of Sambas Kecil River. This explains why the area becomes dry in one time and becomes wet at other times. Here is another fact. Both the facilities and accommodations are inferior to Bogor’s.

Exploring Kebun Raya Sambas
The fact is that Kebun Raya Sambas is the first riparian botanical garden in Indonesia. The prime functions are as a conservation and development center. So, what can tourists enjoy during the visit? Well, they won’t be able to do many things. It is because visitors would explore the lush lowland forest that has no sophisticated facilities at all. Thus, the site is suitable for adventurers and nature lovers. As for tourist activities, the most common thing to do is exploration.

It would feel great to explore a beautiful lush lowland forest like Sambas Botanical Garden, no? During the exploration, tourists can learn numerous types of vegetation as well. However, it is recommended to come with a local guide who knows the route and information regarding those plants. Another important consideration is the time of the visit. As mentioned earlier, the area becomes dry sometimes. On the other hand, it becomes wet. Each of them offers a distinct nuance, as well!

For the information, tourists can find at least 113 types of plants in Kebun Raya Sambas. The most famous species are wild durian, medicinal plants, wild Mangosteen, rattans, and much more! Here is the tip. Visitors should carry some money when visiting the botanical garden. The purpose is to pay a boat service and explore the forest through Sambas Kecil River! This would be a memorable experience, without a doubt.

Nearby Attractions

• Jamur Hill
• Riam Jugan
• Tanjung Mekar

How to Get There
Before heading to Kebun Raya Sambas, outsiders need to reach Pontianak City first. It can be done fast by airplane, actually. For instance, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport (Jakarta City) to Supadio Airport (Pontianak) may take around 1 hour and 25 minutes. Next, tourists can reach Sambas Regency by taking Ahmad Yani Street. The distance is 229 km, so the trip would take about 4 hours and 51 minutes. From Sambas City, they can head to the botanical garden right away through Lintas Kalimantan Poros Utara Street. The distance is 49.5 km, so the trip may take about 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Where to Stay

• Bahagia Hotel