jungle traking

  Introduction  

A land of spectacular vistas, undulating terrain and ancient rain forests, Malaysia offers unlimited opportunities for a trekker. The wilds of the country's extensive national parks and wildlife reserves presents an opportunity to rediscover the allure of nature.

From the freshwater swamp forests of the Kinabatangan floodplain where Proboscis monkeys squat in treetops munching leaves, to the undisturbed dipterocarp rainforests of Taman Negara, one of Asia's finest conservation areas, trekking in Malaysia is a rich and rewarding experience.

Seasoned trekkers may want to try the rigorous seven-day trek to the summit of Gunung Tahan in Taman Negara, Pahang. Novice trekkers can pratice at Forest Reserve Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, The Malaysia Agricultural Park at Tamn Bukit Cahaya in Shah Alam, Selangor or Air Keroh Recreational Forest in Malacca.

Well known trekking sites in Sarawak include Niah National Park, Mulu National Park and Lambir National Park. In Sabah, the Kinabalu National Park and Danum Valley are good trekking destinations.