We booked our stay at Saloma’s homestay in the beginning of January. From the first contact on, Saloma helped us with the planning of our holiday. After some talk we... read more decided to stay for 4 nights and 5 days and thus the full program. At first we thought that this would be a bit too expensive, but it turned out to be the best choice of our holiday. Everything is arranged for at the homestay. We did a lot of nice tours with guides that speak very good English, people from the local village. Via them we got to know the Bidayu culture. They also invited us into their daily life and showed us how friendly and hospitable their culture is. Saloma will welcome you as a friend at her Homestay. A business she started 10 years ago. She told us about the rough start and the reasons why she wanted to start it in the first place. The ‘homestay’ is called a ‘villagestay’ because it contributes to the whole village. Local guides, local cook, local everything. Even the food we got (3 complete meals a day) where (partly) locally produced or collected in the forest during our trips. As vegetarians we had no problems at all. Within every meal there where several dishes. We highly recommend everybody to stay at this place during their travel in Sarawak. It’s the best way to get to know a culture and to... We booked our stay at Saloma’s homestay in the beginning of January. From the first contact on, Saloma helped us with the planning of our holiday. After some talk we decided to stay for 4 nights and 5 days and thus the full program. At first we thought that this would be a bit too expensive, but it turned out to be the best choice of our holiday. Everything is arranged for at the homestay. We did a lot of nice tours with guides that speak very good English, people from the local village. Via them we got to know the Bidayu culture. They also invited us into their daily life and showed us how friendly and hospitable their culture is.

Saloma will welcome you as a friend at her Homestay. A business she started 10 years ago. She told us about the rough start and the reasons why she wanted to start it in the first place. The ‘homestay’ is called a ‘villagestay’ because it contributes to the whole village. Local guides, local cook, local everything. Even the food we got (3 complete meals a day) where (partly) locally produced or collected in the forest during our trips. As vegetarians we had no problems at all. Within every meal there where several dishes.

We highly recommend everybody to stay at this place during their travel in Sarawak. It’s the best way to get to know a culture and to meet new friends!

Saloma, thank you again for everything. Hopefully until the next time. 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...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!!!!!!