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Endau-Rompin is a beautiful national park in the southeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia.
Together with Taman
Negara and Royal
Belum State Park it contains some
of the oldest rainforests in the world. The name comes from the two rivers that
run through the park; the Endau River and the Rompin River. People that visit
the national park do so to visit the many wonderful waterfalls, or to visit the
Orang Asli tribes. The park is not easily accessible (by normal vehicles) which
makes it an attraction especially popular among adventure seekers.
Many travel agencies offer package tours to Endau-Rompin; this often includes
transport, accommodation, meals and guided jungle trails. Entry to the park
requires a special permit (RM10) from the Johor National Park Corporation.
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What to see at the park
Just
like Taman Negara there are many wildlife species that live in the park, chances
on spotting them are slim as they have ample space to roam around within the
park boundaries. The national park is known for having the largest remaining
population of the highly endangered Sumatran rhinoceros. Other animals that live
in the national park are the white-handed gibbon, Malaysian tiger, Asian
elephant, wild boar, tapir, slow loris, deer, long-tail macaques and
leopards. Among the many bird species that live in the park are the hornbills
and kingfishers. As most of the animals know how to evade visitors it is more
common to spot insects, spiders and the occasional snake.
Three ways to enter the national park
The
national park has three main entry points, two located within the state of
Johor and one within the state of
Pahang. The two entry points in Johor are mostly used by visitors. At the
eastern side of the park you have the Peta entrance, nearby Mersing so good to
combine with a visit to Tioman Island of one of the surrounding tropical
islands. This park entrance is most used by visitors. Travelers that come from
Kuala Lumpur also enter the park at the Peta entrance. The Selai entrance,
southwest of the national park, is the least accessible entrance. At this side
of the national park you will find a huge amount of beautiful waterfalls. In
this area most of the remaining tigers and elephants live. Do know that the last
part of the trip to the park is over inaccessible roads; you need a 4x4 to
travel to any of the three park entrances which you can arrange beforehand via
the Park HQ.
Attractions
There
are many activities and attractions at Endau-Rompin National Park to keep you
busy for at least 3 or 4 days. Among the most popular attractions are; jungle
trails, a visit to the Orang Asli (Jakun tribe) village, rubber tube rafting,
night safari (walk or by 4x4), numerous fantastic waterfalls, a few beautiful
lakes and river cruises.
Accommodation
You
can stay at the chalets (RM100/RM150) or dormitory at Endau-Rompin Park
Headquarters. As there is no aircon, it is advisable to bring along mosquito
netting. Also make sure to bring along enough mosquito repellant. There are also
a few campsites in the area; you can rent a tent at Park HQ (Peta) for RM40 per
night.
Best time to visit Endau-Rompin
The
national park can be visited from April to October and is closed during the monsoon
season (November to March). This is
the same monsoon that renders islands likePerhentian, Redang and Tioman (relatively nearby Endau-Rompin) nearly
inaccessible.
How to get to Endau-Rompin National Park
The
best way to get to Endau-Rompin National Park is by rental car though you will not be able to use the car
within the park (unless it is a 4WD). If you come from either Kuala
Lumpur (5hrs) or Johor
Bahru (3hrs) you should follow the
main North-South Expressway until you reach Exit 244 (Air Hitam Interchange).
From there you follow the signs via Kluang to Kahang. From there you can follow
the signs to the Park HQ (Peta). If you are on a package tour Kahang is the
place to drop your car and to get on the 4WD for the drive to Kampung Peta. At
the Park HQ you can also arrange 4WD transport to the national park
(accommodation at Kampung Peta); but make sure you arrange this beforehand
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