Taman Negara
Taman Negara
Taman Negara is the most extensive protected area of pristine, lowland, evergreen rainforest in Malaysia. The stated purpose of Taman Negara is 'to utilise the land within the park in perpetuity, for the propagation, protection and preservation of indigeneous flora and fauna'. Nestled in the state of Pahang, it’s about 300km from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 3.5 hours to travel by road. Dating back over 130 million years, Taman Negara is one of world’s oldest tropical rainforest. During the Ice Ages, much of the Earth was covered by immense glaciers that kept the global climate cool. Consequently, many of the planet's tropical rainforests had to wait until the glaciers receded before they could evolve. Taman Negara rainforest, however, was blessed with a location far enough away from the ice that it developed 130 million years ago - far earlier than those of Africa and Latin America. The forest itself is one of the most ancient on the planet, far older than the equatorial forests of the Amazon or the Congo. It has for tens of thousands of years been the home of nomadic forest people, and ancient civilizations have flourished as well as disappeared in its vastness.
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Day 1 - 13 Hours Taman Negara Tour
Meet and greet at hotel. Meeting point at hotel lobby. Stop for breakfast. Arrival at Taman Negara National Park, Kuala Tahan. Register and proceed for Canopy Walkway. Discover the natural secrets of the rainforest’s flora and fauna. Cross the world’s longest canopy walkway, stretching over 530 metres and suspended at a height of 40 metres from the forest floor. Equipped with 9 stopover platforms, this is definitely one of the best ways to observe the plants, birds and animals of the lowland dipterocarp rainforest. Climb up Teresek Hill for a glimpse of Mount Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia. Lunch at Floating Restaurant. Orang Asli Settlement & Rapid Shooting Continue with Aboriginal Village ( Orang Asli settlement ) The aborigines known as the Batek tribe have been living in Taman Negara for centuries. They are known as great hunters in Taman Negara and still practise a nomadic way of life. The tribal youth will demonstrate the art of survival in the jungle including fire-making and blowpipe skills, along with a display of traditional handicraft making techniques. Followed by last activity of the Day- Rapid Shooting. Shoot against 7 sets of rapids to Kuala Trenggan in a wooden boat and be prepared to get wet and have lots of adrenaline-pumping fun! Please wear comfortable, casual clothing with light weight trekking or jogging shoes, sunglasses and hat. Depart back to Kuala Lumpur.
