Taman Negara National ParkTaman Negara, which simply means “National Park” in English, has existed for the past 130 million years and is acknowledged to be one of the oldest rain forest in the world. The bulk of park lies between 75m and 300m altitude ( 250-1,000ft ), fringing the central highland core that rises to be the summit of Mount Tahan, which is 2187 meters (7186 ft), ranking the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia.
The flora and fauna species list in Taman Negara is impressive, with an estimated 10,000 plants, 150,000 insects, 25,000 invertebrates, 675 birds, 270 reptiles, 250 freshwater fish and 200 mammals. Even today new species are being discovered. Mammals such as Tapir, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, Seladang, Gaur or Wild Cattle, Sambar or Rusa Deer, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Wild Pig and Black Giant Squirrel. Primates Animals such as Long-tailed macaque, Dusky Leaf Monkey, White handed Gibbon and Siamang.
Taman Negara National Park• 0530 : Pick up form any major hotel in Kuala Lumpur
• 0900 : Local Breakfast at Jerantut Town ( own expenses )
• 1000 : Reach to Kuala Tahan (HQ Taman Negara Registration)
1015 :Jungle trekking to Teresek Hill – about 334m height.
Canopy Walk – Longest canopy walkway in the world about 500m, (canopy walk close every thursday) 10 Platforms, 11 bridges, 40m above from the ground.
• 1200 : Rapid Shooting – 7 Rapids . Orang Asli (Native Aborigines) demonstration on how to use blowpipes (silent weapon for hunting) and the secret of making poison dart (Ipoh Tree)
• 1400 : Local Lunch
• 1500 : Travel back from Taman Negara
• 1800 : Estimated time to reach Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur: Private 4-Day Taman Negara & Cameron Highlands
Taman Negara National Park Private Tour from Kuala Lumpur
