KENONG RIMBA PARK

As an unspoiled tropical forest haven, Kenong Rimba Park nestles amidst the lush green vegetation, offering spectacular adventures for eco-tourism enthusiasts. Here is where the jungle has slept for 130 million years, unaffected by the ice age, which covered the northern hemisphere. Here is where the flora and fauna have the opportunity to evolve into exotic and unique species.

Kenong Rimba Park boasts a complex network of caves, each with its own unique geological formation and fascinating legend. The most captivating is none other than the Gua Batu Tinggi, the habitat of a variety of wild orchids. Some of the more notable caves are Gua Batu Tangga, Gua Batu Tangkup and Gua Batu Telahup.

Kenong Rimba Park is dominated by lowland forests and riverine vegetation. Epiphytic vegetation such as ferns and wild orchids are abundant here. Also in abundance are gigantic ficus tree, which is popularly featured in many Malay folklores, proverbs and rhymes.

The park is a haven to bird watchers and nature lovers. It is home to about 200 species of wild birds. White-rumped shama is praised by bird lovers for their singing ability. Occasionally, helmeted hornbills and black hawk-eagles make their presence felt.

If ever there is life in harmony with nature, then you are sure so close to that experience. Tropical paradise is what they say is man's last resort retreat on earth. So get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

How to get there:

1. The easiest way is take a shuttle service that departs daily from Kuala Lipis Train Station at 10.00am and 2.00pm. Return departure from Kenong at 12.30pm and 4.00pm (subject to change). Single Fare is RM40.00/person. The service operates by Green Park Adventure Sdn. Bhd. Visitors are advice to book in advance to avoid inconvenience.

2. Boat from Kuala Lipis to Tg. Kiara Jetty takes about 1 hr. Rental boat will cost RM300.00 one way. Another possibility is to get to Kg. Batu Sembilan then take a boat to Tg. Kiara Jetty for a 30 minutes ride which is cost RM80.00 one way OR from Kg. Batu Sembilan walk for 40 min. walk to Kuala Kenong Jetty then take a boat to Tg. Kiara Jetty for a 5 mins. ride which is cost RM 10.00 per person. Other alternative is to take a boat from well known Kuala Tembeling Jetty that takes about 1½ hours to get to Tanjung Kiara Jetty. Rental boat will cost RM350.00 one way. From Tg. Kiara Jetty. From here you have to walk for about 1 hr. to get to Base Camp.

Where to stay:

Stay at Jungle Lodge - that offers simple and basic accommodation. The accommodations are set-up under big trees for your jungle impression where the forest is out of your window. There are few cabins, dorm beds & camping ground for visitors to stay and a simple restaurant 'Jungle Café' serves local food at reasonable price.