The park was gazetted to protect the peat swamp habitat of the Red Banded Langur, the Proboscis Monkey, Silvered Langur and Long Tailed Macaque. Two species of hornbills also live in the park. Namely Black Hornbill and the Oriental Pied Hornbill.

You can take river safari using local community’s boat service along the Sungai Maludam up to Lubok Mangkuk. On the cruise, you can will experience the peat swamp forest and have the opportunity to enjoy local nature and wildlife.

Overnight visitors are advised to stay at Kampung Maludam Homestay as Maludam National Park does not have visitor accommodation.