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Traveller's Guides

1. Heavy duty gear is recommended for if you intend stay 2 or more days in the jungle. Also if you are on long treks, keep your back packs a light as possible and plan the items that you need to carry.
2. Leeches is generally not a major problem but they can be a real nuisance if the weather is  wet or the ground is soggy. Insect repellent is normally sprayed on the socks and shoes to keep them at bay.
3. The staff manning the Department of Wildlife at Taman Negara Resort should be able provide you with  first hand information on the trekking route that you intend to embark on.
4. Things to bring - as a general guide     -  first aid kit, 1 medium/small towel, bathing suite, joggers/walking shoes, slippers/flip-slops, jumper/hat, cups & plates, toiletries, clothings, sleeping bag, insect repellent, comfortable back pack, lighter, water bottle, raincoat and torchlight 

When choosing what clothes to bring, consider their weight (dry or wet!). Avoid jeans, jacket and other bulky apparel.

Jungle Survivor

Don't travel at night as visibility is low.

Don't drink unboiled or stagnant water. If you have to, look for a moving stream with clear running water.

Don't eat any fruits or plants unless you know they are edible.

Don't leave camp without informing others.

Don't stray away from other trekkers. Safety in numbers.

Stay healthy. Don't take unnecessary risks like climbing rocks and trees.

Important items that a trekker must possess - a large knife and waterproof matches or lighter.

Check with your guide or expedition leader whether it is save to swim in the river. Rivers may look save but if there are heavy rain up stream, the river water level may swell in a very short time and can sweep away even a very strong swimmer.

Tips for those get lost

• If you are lost, back track and check your bearings before continuing.
• Stay put because it would be easier for the rescue teams to locate you than if you were to wander around aimlessly.
• Listen to the sounds of water, either stream of river. Follow it down stream until it leads you back to civilisation.
• Always think of self-preservation and never take unnecessary risks.
• Try to leave some sort of mark along your path by systematically slashing leaves or tree barks so that you can find your way back if necessary. 

Useful Tips

• The weather is generally hot and humid all year round. Temperatures ranges from 25 - 33 degrees Celsius.

• Rainy season is between mid December to mid January.

• Most appropriate clothing for the jungle are loose fitting cotton long sleeved shirts and long pants to help keep  insects at bay.

• Wear comfortable boots or sneakers

• Helpful to bring along a first aid kit, torchlight and an insect repellent

• Visitors are requested to help the Department of Wild Life preserve nature' beauty by keeping litter and noise pollution to the minimum.

• Park guide charges between RM 150.00 - RM200.00 per day

• Torchlights, camping, trekking gears and fishing equipments are available for rental at the Taman Negara Resort Recreation Centre.

• Camera permit at RM5.00 per camera valid for one month.

• Fishing permit is at RM10.00 valid for one month.

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