Taman Negara National park spread out
over 4343 sq. km of the formidable Titiwangsa Mountain Range
,one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. A
sanctuary to hundreds of species of birds, butterflies,
insects, fish and plants. Home to Malaysia’s friendly
aborigines, the Orang Asli. A shy yet gentle race, they
continue to live the nomadic way they’ve lived for
centuries although fully aware of the country’s fastest-paced
progress.
Come discover the living treasure Mother Nature
has to offer. Whether it’s shooting thrilling rapids,
exploring spectacular caves, tackling a 20-pound fish, scaling
up Peninsular Malaysia’s highest mountain, trekking
through dense, tricky forest pathways or swimming in crystal
clear pools, Malaysia’s National Park is a nature paradise
you must experience. An adventure of a lifetime awaits you.
To experience the full glory of the tropical
rainforest there is perhaps no better place on earth than
Taman Negara (National Park). Legally declared an area for
conservation in 1938, the 135 million year old Taman Negara
is a haven for the nation’s flora and fauna.
Jungle tracks, campsites and the Taman Negara
Resort have all being constructed to blend with the natural
surroundings, to be in harmony with the forest. Many structured
have been built strictly for the observation and appreciation
of the grandeur of the towering forest and its inhabitants.
Having enjoyed protection for almost 60 years
a wealth of undisturbed habitats exists for the intrepid explorers
to discover. You can take day or night time jungle walks or
stay in a hide and maybe catch a glimpse of some of the 250
or so species of fauna that exists within the parks boundaries,
from hornbills, pheasants and kingfishers monkeys, gibbons,
wildboar, deer, tapir, and maybe even an elephant or tiger.
Six observation points have seen set up specifically overlooking
salt licks and grassy clearings for the observation of wild,
often shy animals. These hides allow the visitor to spend
a night away from the resort to observe the nocturnal activities
of the animals of the forest. Activities within the Park are
primarily nature based, taking full advantage of the many
streams, rivers, caves hills and the forest itself. Enjoy
a bracing swim in cool waters, a full day’s trek, a
boat ride and even a spot of angling should you so desire.
A visit to Taman Negara, however, is not complete
until you have done the canopy walk. The world’s longest
such walk, it winds over 400 meters in the forest canopy allowing
you to view the rich and diverse flora and fauna at the very
summit of the forest, 25 meters above the ground.
Orang Asli guides can be engaged for excursions
to specific areas in the Park, such as the various caves.
A visit to the orang Asli settlement is also worthwhile here.
Accommodation in the Park is at the jungle lodge,
chalets and a hostel, all with basic facilities. Superior
rooms at Taman Negara Resort are air-conditioned and have
private bathrooms.
Campsites and camping equipment are available
for hire and restaurants in the Park serve an international
cuisine.
Taman Negara, Taman Negara Pahang
