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Taman Negara
Taman Negara one of the oldest rainforests in the world, said to be more than 130 million years old dating back to the Stone Age, is Malaysia’s premier national park and the largest in the country, covering over 4,343 square kilometres (434,300 ha). It is a sanctuary to countless species of flora and fauna. For a glimpse of the inhabitants you could hide away at the various ‘hides’ located around the park after sunset. If luck is on your side you may spot fireback pheasants, barking deer, tapirs, sun bears, long-tailed macaques, white-handed gibbons, wild ox and the rare Sumatran rhinoceros. Alternatively, the Tahan Trenggan trail, Neram trail and the Bukit Teresak loops are trails to explore the park. Cave explorers will find Gua Daun Menari and Gua Telinga delightful. Taman Negara also has the longest canopy walkway in the world, measuring 25 km high and over 400 metres long, offering an aerial view of the rare plants found at the canopy level of the forest. Gunung Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia which rises 2,187 metres above sea level is within the park, posing a challenge to the adventurous. Less strenuous activities include a visit to the Orang Asli settlements and going on a boat ride on Tembeling River.
Visitors can access the park through Kuala Tahan by boat up the Tembeling River, 16km away from Jerantut town.
Endau-Rompin State Park
Endau Rompin, located north of Johor and south of Pahang, covers an area of approximately 50,000 hectares of rich flora and fauna, encompassing the watershed of the rivers Endau and Rompin, from which it derived its name. Among the attractions here are Padang Tujuh, an area of bonsai trees, Sungai Kinchin and Sungai Kemapan with some of the best fishing; Mahkota Waterfalls, Upih Guling Falls, Buaya Sangkut Falls and the Kelapa Gading Cave which is 25 meters high and situated in the midst of the waterfall.
Kenong Rimba Park
Kenong Rimba Park, which spans 121 square kilometres is a protected forest reserve. It offers breathtaking waterfalls, clear mountain streams, exciting caves and abundant flora and fauna. Favourite activities here include bird watching, animal spotting, trekking, fishing and swimming. Of particular interest are the magnificent limestone caves such as the Gua Batu Tinggi which has an abundance of flora.
Kuala Gendah Elephant Conservation Centre
At the Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation center dedicated to rescuing and protecting the country's elephants you can get really close to the elephants particularly during feeding times. You can even splash around and help them with their bath in the nearby river. Not too far away in Lanchang is the Deer sanctuary where you are able to enter the enclosure to feed the deer. The park's 'Animal World' offers other attractions such as ostriches, peacocks, deer, monkeys, snakes and even a sunbear.
