| Baleh Kapit Raft Safari 
An exciting river safari race that begins with a night-long merrymaking, showcasing the Iban hospitality before the race is launched. Visit during the second weekend of April and witness rafters steering their man-made natural rafts down rapid tributaries of Malaysia’s longest river – Rejang, to Sarawak’s last frontier town of Kapit. Spectators will witness top rafters pitting their physical and mental skills against the dangerous rapids of a 50 km stretch of the Baleh River. The feat needs precision and is very demanding indeed. The Safari started in 1996 and normally takes place in the month of April. The sport is very challenging. Participants need to steer their rafts through treacherous rapids. The best part of the sport is that, participants will get the chance to see various ethnic diversity and cultural heritage of the indigenous riverine communities. An overnight stay in a local longhouse provides competitors a once-in-a-lifetime insight into the lifestyle of the tribes that call the wild river their life-source and untamed rainforest their home. This event is open to international participants so do not miss this thrilling ride of a lifetime. Where to go This is an extremely rigorous and challenging two-day rafting competition, which sees top rafters pit their physical and mental skills against various rapids at the 50 km stretch Baleh River. The rafting for the Men's Bamboo Raft Open Category will start from Rumah Minggat, Sungai Oyan, Mujong and stop for a night at Rumah Naong, Batu Bansu, Baleh on the first day. The participants will resume their rafting from Rumah Naong, Batu Bansu, Baleh and end at Kapit Wharf, Kapit on the second day. On the same day, all other rafts in the Men's Bamboo Raft Closed, Men's Freestyle Raft, Women and Tourists Categories will begin their journey from Rumah Naong, Batu Bansu, Baleh and end at Kapit Wharf, Kapit. | 
