The pluses for this homestay during my 3 day stay.. - not too far or difficult to get to from the city of Kuching - excellent communication with hosts leading... read more up to arrival so you know exactly what is planned and what is happenning - great hosts, the family is very welcoming and hospitable, and the food is fresh and tastes amazing. They also have some amazing pets that are so friendly, 2 dogs and 3 cats. Also, everyone else you meet in the village is really welcoming and friendly so you don't feel out of place once you're outside the homestay. - Very interesting tours, with very knowledgable guides, and you learn so much you wouldnt from google and youtube. The tours are also quite varied and customisable so something to suit all tastes and energy levels. - A real genuine insight into how life is lived in jungle areas. - Accomodation is clean and for a junle homestay, has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The minuses - Well just one minus really, if you're hoping to encounter or view lots of wildlife, it may not fulfil that wish. So I'd advise to also book a trip to Bako nature reserve during your stay in Sarawak. In some parts you can explore some quite dense primary tree and plant life, but it's quite uncommon now to encounter, or even hear bigger animals like monkeys or flying foxes... The pluses for this homestay during my 3 day stay..
- not too far or difficult to get to from the city of Kuching
- excellent communication with hosts leading up to arrival so you know exactly what is planned and what is happenning
- great hosts, the family is very welcoming and hospitable, and the food is fresh and tastes amazing. They also have some amazing pets that are so friendly, 2 dogs and 3 cats. Also, everyone else you meet in the village is really welcoming and friendly so you don't feel out of place once you're outside the homestay.
- Very interesting tours, with very knowledgable guides, and you learn so much you wouldnt from google and youtube. The tours are also quite varied and customisable so something to suit all tastes and energy levels.
- A real genuine insight into how life is lived in jungle areas.
- Accomodation is clean and for a junle homestay, has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

The minuses
- Well just one minus really, if you're hoping to encounter or view lots of wildlife, it may not fulfil that wish. So I'd advise to also book a trip to Bako nature reserve during your stay in Sarawak. In some parts you can explore some quite dense primary tree and plant life, but it's quite uncommon now to encounter, or even hear bigger animals like monkeys or flying foxes which were very common in the area around 20 years ago. This is of course part of a bigger problem being played out around the world. You may see some bird species but there's plenty of interesting insects if you like that (luckily not in the homestay, but the jungle areas!) More

  My wife and I stayed with Saloma for 3 days, but should have stayed longer at her lovely homestay in her small Bidayuk village about 1.5 hours South of Kuching.... read more It was an immersive experience during which we got to be up close and personal...More

  No need to even look at any other experience: Saloma’s villagestay is different and outstanding! She does not only receive her guests at her home but also makes sure that... read more everything is just perfect! We had the chance to do two days hiking into the jungle with her brother Greg and his lovely wife... both the sweetest and most interesting persons we met whilst travelling. Greg has such a good understanding of what it is to be in the jungle as an outsider...caring and yet pointing out the real jungle life in a passionate way. His English is very good and his humour as well! We laughed and hilked and prepared lunch in their family farm shelter with his adorable parents. Food was great, sleeping very confortable and not hot at all ( we even used a blanket and no fan!). The early morning chickens are an experience and will keep you a little awake so earplugs are recommended :). We would also recommend light trousers, good sneakers, definitely a hat and light long sleeves as the sun can be killing. The scenery is breathaking, the house very charming. If necessary Greg alters the program to your wishes! Highly recommended to anyone who would experience mountain village life in Sarawak! Thanks Saloma and family!

  To visit Saloma Village means to enter the heart of hills kampung life of Sarawak. No touristic fakes or artificial reproductions. You stay with the family, in the family house... read more and eat the local (delicious) food. The place is simply beautiful and clean, all made of wood and totally surrounded by nature. Saloma and her colleagues are awesome guides who explain you the local flora, fauna and traditions with mastery. This is a unique experience not to be missed!!!
Thank you Saloma for letting us love Sarawak and the tribes living on its mountains!!!!!!