02 April 2012

130 Million Old National Park/Tamara Negara


Malaysia’s National Park, known as ‘Taman Negara’ in the local language, is situated in the Malaysian Peninsular. The Park covers as area of 4343 square km (1677 sq miles) of natural, virgin jungle. The jungle comprises most of the Park and is 130 million years old, reputed to be one of the oldest in the world.






Day 01: Kuala Lumpur – Taman Negara


This four day adventure begins at Kuala Lumpur where you travel by road for the rural town of Jerantut via the Genting Sempah Mountain Pass. At Jerantut, stop for lunch and a short rest before proceeding to the River Bank at Kuala Tembeling. From here, travel by outboard motor canoes to Kuala Tahan where the Park Headquarters is situated. The 3-hour upriver trip is fascinating, the jungle vegetation along the banks of the river becoming dense. Arrive at Kuala Tahan in the late afternoon. The evening is at leisure.

Accommodation: Taman Negara Resort

Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

Days 02 & 03: Taman Negara
The day-to-day itinerary cannot be well defined because itinerary has a tendency to very depending on participating levels within the Park and facilities available at the given time.

The following activities however may be included :-


Motorised canoe up the Tahan River tributary upstream to the cataracts pf Lata Berkoh, where there is excellent fishing nearby. Jungle trek to Teresik Hill from where you can view Mount Tahan, the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia at 2178 meter (7186 ft.).

During the trek, your guide will give basic instructions on the fundamentals of jungle survival, jungle ecology, flora identification etc. Return trek on a different trail passing Lubok Simpon water hole for a swim and rest. Gua Telings or ‘Bat Cave’ about 40 minute walk via a cut trail through dense jungle from the fork of the Tembeling and Tahan rivers.

The cave is not only the daylight home for thousands of fruit bats, but also contains some fascinating snake fossils found on the walls of the cave.

Accommodation: Taman Negara Resort

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04: Taman Negara – Kuala Lumpur
After breakfast, return to Kuala Tembeling by boat then by car to Kuala Lumpur.

Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch

Includes
- Sightseeing stops as indicated in the itinerary
- Qualified English speaking guide
- Admission fees
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

Excludes
- Meals and drinks unless specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activity costs


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