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Hiking in Taman Negara © kibitan
National Park (Taman Negara)
Taman Negara contains some of the oldest rainforest in the world
and spans thousands of square miles of protected land.
Its richly diverse fauna and flora have evolved over a staggering
130 million years. The best way to explore the diversity of plant
and animal life is by ‘trekking’ along the jungle
trails. Although seldom seen, a small population of nomadic Orang
Asli people still live in the rainforest, their makeshift shelters
appearing in places amongst the jungle growth. Besides trekking,
the park’s other attractions are fishing, river rafting or
bird watching and climbers can explore the Peninsula’s
highest mountain, Gunung Tahan at 7,175ft (2,187m). The best time
to visit the park is between March and September.
Telephone: (0)3 905 2872
Admission: RM1 (park permit), RM5 (camera licence)