Sarawak is one of the last great mysterious places on the planet. Just as amazing as the nature are the 27 different indigenous groups which call Sarawak home. Head hunters and cannibals are (mostly) a thing of the past. Nowadays the wonderfully colourful and traditional tribes that live along the rivers and in the jungle provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to see a facet of humanity that is quickly disappearing. The long, wide rivers of Sarawak provide access to the popular longhouse treks, where explorers can stay with a tribe and experience life from their uniquely natural point of view. This is the land of the legendary White Rajas, orangutans and the elusive hornbill. Visitors to this 'land of the lost' will discover the world's largest flower, Rafflesia arnoldii; insect-eating plants; flying squirrels; and tiny deer the size of housecats. Most of these exotic creatures live deep in the unpopulated interior of Sarawak, but with 10 national parks and four wildlife reserves, intrepid travellers can get right into the thick of things with a little effort.