Taman Negara is located in Pahang, Malaysia and is the oldest tropical rainforest aging 130 million years old!! It is offering a full-blown eco-escapade experience to outdoor lovers!
Anyway, we had a blast during our 3D2N adventure in the Jungle of Taman Negara. Here’s sharing the chronicles of our experiences during our little escapade:
1st Day, 1st Night
- We went to Teman Negara by bus from Kuala Lumpur via Jerantut, the nearest city town. After a bus stop to eat our lunch in Jerantut, we were fetched by a van to our guesthouse with other tourists. It was fun especially meeting other people who love daring adventures, too!
- Welcome dinner and Jungle Night Walk. It’s fun especially getting to know other travelers within the group. We walked from 8pm to 11pm in the middle of the dark jungle – we saw some big tarantulas and tapir everywhere!
2nd Day, 2nd Night
- After breakfast, we went to 380M trek! It was a little steep so better to wear hiking shoes! We went to 40M above the ground canopy! It was so exciting and scary because of the stony hill!
- We went boating and afternoon swimming
- Then, we waited until night to a boat safari in this river full of buffalos!
2nd Day, 3rd Night
- The last day of the Jungle Program – we went to caves with our tour guide. It has a narrow entrance and he keeps on telling us to be watchful because of snakes and wild pigs. Also, some black bears hiding.
- We also had a chance to visit the untouched tribe of Malaysia in the afternoon. These people are open for tourist visits because this is one way of them earning a living. They have their own civilization here – beliefs, foods, religion which is not Malaysian. They aren’t even registered as a citizen of this country, even no benefits of having power at night.
- We went to Jerantut by boat for a two-hour ride. Indeed, it was a different adventure – a true jungle life. Going home, I realized that diversity is beautiful – just like Taman Nagara.
Have you ever been any Jungle Adventures? What are your experiences?
Love,
Kate
Is this the oldest rain forest in the world? WOW! I had no idea that is located in Malaysia. I’d love to go on this trek.
I was excited about the Jungle Night Walk until the tarantula part, scary! That cave looks huge. I would love to visit the tribe and interact with them. I am surprised they are not even registered as citizens
The night walk sounds like fun, except I could do without seeing tarantulas! Cool to be seeing tapirs everywhere… Sounds like you had many awesome adventures!
Malaysia is a country that offers everything for everyone. 130 million year old rainforest as well! How cool. The tribe visit would have been an incredible highlight. You really sound like you had an amazing time.