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TAMAN
NEGARA

Covering a vast swathe of territory in

Peninsular Malaysia, Taman Negara
is the largest and most popular national park
in the country. Established in 1938/1939
during colonial times as the King George V
National Park, at the onset of independence,
it was renamed Taman Negara, which means
‘national park’ in Malay.

Lying between the three states of Kelantan,

Pahang, and Terengganu, the park contains
some of the oldest deciduous rainforest in the
world, with some estimates putting it at
around 130 million years old.

Hidden away among its many mountains,

rivers, and forests are a host of tropical fauna
and flora for you to enjoy, with species such as
Asian elephants, leopards, and Malayan tigers
also on show. Due to its stunning scenery, the
park is a top-rated ecotourism destination with
a wealth of things to do in Taman Negara. Its
natural tourist attractions lend themselves
perfectly to a myriad of fun and exhilarating
outdoor activities, each more daring and
adventurous than the last.

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 Jungle Trekking
With so much lush rainforest and tropical fauna and flora on
show, it only stands to reason that one of the most popular
activities on offer in Taman Negara is jungle trekking. While
there are lots of lovely paths and trails that weave around
Wildlife Headquarters for you to explore, the further you
venture into the rainforest, the more alone and in the wild
you will find yourself.

Cave Exploration
Hidden away among the national park’s rainforest-coated
confines are a number of fantastic caves for you to explore.
As you have to crawl through an underground tunnel in the
dark to reach the cave, it makes for an exciting experience. A
number of different bats, amphibians, and insects reside
within.

Visit the Orang Asli

Settlements
Tucked away deep inside the rainforest are two aboriginal
villages, with one being home to the Batek and the other the
Semokberi. Known as the Orang Asli – which means ‘original
people’ in Malay – these small communities have lived for
centuries in the rainforest, living off the land and hunting for
their food.

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 NIGHT WALKING SAFARI
An equally memorable experience is going on a
night walking safari around the park. As dusk falls
and the sun sets over the rainforest, all types of
nocturnal animals start to emerge, and the jungle
has an entirely different look, feel, and sound to it
in the dark.
SHOOTING THE RAPIDS
One of the most exhilarating activities on offer in Taman
Negara is rapid shooting, and it certainly promises to be an
unforgettable experience. Starting at either Kuala Tahan or
Kuala Terengganu, the journey sees you speed off down
Sungai Tembeling – the main tributary of the Pahang River
– with thick rainforest lining the banks to either side of you.
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GO FISHING
With numerous waterways coursing through
the rainforest, Taman Negara is a brilliant place
to go fishing. The deeper you venture into the
jungle, the better it gets.
CANOPY WALK
Walking along the bouncing suspension bridge strung up
between the trees is an experience like no other; the
views of the jungle all around you are simply
phenomenal. Originally built for research purposes, the
canopy walk is now the most popular and famous
activity on offer in Taman Negara – and justifiably so