Discover the beauty of Temenggor

A full day nature excursion to explore the Temenggor nature reserve

The Temenggor nature reserve is located at the lower part of Belum-Temenggor forest complex. Although the rainforest is a single, contiguous ecosystem and there’s no biological difference between the upper Belum and the lower Temenggor, the areas are regulated differently. For visiting Temenggor you won’t need entry permits and thus entering this area will be less expensive.

Included in this experience: cruising the Temenggor lake by boat, trekking in the rainforest, spotting the Rafflesia, following elephants’ trail after a salt lick area, visiting an Orang Asli village and trekking to a waterfall deeper in the jungle. Packed lunches are included in your tour as well.

From: RM490

Cruising by Boat

Cruise the Temenggor lake by boat.

Trekking

Trekking in the oldest rainforest in the world, enjoy the waterfall and experience the extraordinary flora & fauna of Belum Temenggor.

Lunch Provided

Packed lunches are included in your tour as well.

Description

The perfect full day excursion for those who wish to wander and explore the Temenggor nature reserve in a single day.

Due the easy & short trek, this excursion is accessible to all ages.

Schedule

Journey starts in Pulau Banding PUBLIC JETTY (Jeti Awam Pulau Banding), please be punctual.

09:30	Meet your personal nature guide at Pulau Banding public jetty and start the cruise on motor boat.
10:00	First stop for a short trekking to attempt to spot the Rafflesia (flower blooming cannot be guaranteed).
11:00	Trekking at Sira Gajah salt lick following the elephants’ trail.
12:00	Third stop to visit the natives’ village at Kampung Taruk. Be part also on our plastic free educational program during our visit at the orang asli villages.
14:00	Relax & enjoy the waterfall. You can take a bath in the waterfall pool and have your packed meals there before returning back.
16:00 / 17:00	Return back to the jetty to Pulau Banding.

Important notice & latest Covid 19 - SOP

Important notice & SOP:

Visitors must comply with the latest Covid-19 SOP and therefore only fully vaccinated people are welcome as guests at the Belum Temenggor forest complex.
It is not guaranteed to spot the blooming Rafflesia due to its short life-cycle. Therefore it is subject to availability and your luck.
The visit to the orang asli village is currently suspended in order to protect this vulnerable ethnic from external disease.
During low water level at Temenggor lake we cannot guarantee to reach and trek Sg. Enam trails, located in Temenggor nature reserve. In that case we have an alternative waterfall that we can propose to the visitor but the beauty of it is not comparable with Enam OR our guide can stop by somewhere quiet and let the guest swim in the lake.

Note & recommendation:

It is not guaranteed to spot the blooming Rafflesia due his short life cycle. Therefore it is subject of availability and your luck.
If major instances should occur the place visited could be replaced
All excursion mentioned above are based on S.I.C (Sharing Basis) and minimum two person.
To have with you suitable shoes and outfit for outdoors; mosquito/insect repellent, salt or a lighter for leeches (although they’re easy to remove with just your hands); bring a raincoat (a disposable one will do), a hat and, in case you plan to bathe in the waterfall, swimwear.
To bring with you only a small bag with the strictly necessary items for the excursion. If you have a large baggage please consider to leave it in a luggage storeroom in the hotel/resort where you stay (most will be kind enough to keep your luggage even after you have checked out).
You may bring something to donate to Orang Asli Village (useful gifts are really appreciated, kindly avoid candy and sweets for the children). We can pass your goods to any authorized NGO which has access to the orang asli village.
To book this tour at least two (2) weeks in advance since is required a entry permit and camera from the state park management.

Highlights

Experience flora & fauna

Get the opportunity to trek in the World’s oldest rainforests, enjoy the waterfalls and get to know more about the extraordinary flora & fauna. Belum Temenggor is likely to be in existence for over 130 million years. It’s an ecosystem older than both the Amazon and the Congo. This is compatible with the age of the mountain ranges of Malaysia, which appeared through oogenesis at the beginning of the Mesozoic era.

Salt lick

After this, the boat will cruise again Temenggor lake towards an area locally known as Salt Lick. This is the location where animals gather – mostly elephants (Gajah means elephant in Malay language). These are natural dry mineral deposits that play an important role in the diet of many animal species. Especially for the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). You will trek along the pachyderms trail and learn more about their habitat and life. Spotting elephants is definitely possible in Belum Temenggor. But it is a rare event as these animals are shy and will try to stay away from human crowds. In the remote eventuality of an encounter, you will have to strictly follow the nature guide’s instructions and remain quiet.

Orang Asli Village

After the salt lick you will proceed to visit an Orang Asli village (Please read our notes). This village is located nearby a jetty, which they use as a small trading outpost. The Orang Asli groups of Belum Temenggor live off hunting, fishing, gathering herbs and other natural resources. Then, they trade with the outside for items and goods they need in their communities. If you wish so, as a sign of appreciation for their hospitality and visiting their village, you can offer a present in the form of useful household items, food or clothing.

Waterfall

The last place you will visit in your day excursion will be a waterfall (Please read our notes). To get to the waterfall it’s necessary to trek for another 20/30 minutes along a river and crossing three small streams. During the wettest months, the water can get a bit higher so your feet and lower legs could get wet. Once you reach the waterfall, you can rest by the area, relax in this unique place surrounded by the silence and beauty of the rainforest. You can take a bath in the natural pool if you wish so, and then take your packed lunch here. After that, you will return back to Pulau Banding.