Endau Rompin National Park


 

12 kilometers Park HQ, Endau Rompin , 67 kilometers from Kahang, Johore State, Malaysia

Water Source   River
Waterfall profile   one cascade
Accessibility   Public playground

 The waterfall  Extremely difficult to photograph

As for river scenes and Waterfalls, you would get to see slow flowing, broad rivers and lots of cataracts. You need to know that volcanic eruptions have created special type of deposit. Such had made the valleys, level basins of special "Endau ignimbrite". Some even with presence of Quartz crystals. The surrounding hills are sandstone capped, but around the hill top and ridges, there are bog-liked vegetation. All these led to the dark coloured water, various shape of cascades, cataracts and even one with bath-tub looking minor pools.

  The Buaya Sangkut  Waterfalls

The place

The picture that you see on the left is the icon of Endau Rompin National Park. This place, as a destination, is not only about searching for Waterfalls but rather an adventure expedition into the wilderness. It is not meant or suitable as a weekend escape. There are so much topics of interest that the Park can offer, a mere 2 days stay in here is never enough. Having said that, this park is the land of waterfalls. This fact was overshadowed by one majestic and largest of all that made the rest unimpressive and into oblivion

More comments on this page is devoted to mentioning some highlights that the Park offer and not exclusively on waterfall. Once in the park and with on-the spot information, you could embark on your own fancy of searching for the waterfalls. The numbers available simply fill the controversial topics of grading the waterfalls. So it  would be more meaningful on your own. 

First, this park is all about outdoor living. Meant for those who are interested in doing jungle trekking and keen to see flora in various forms. Being there itself is an adventure. Some of the features offered are;- a stretch of river for canoeing. A fairly level trek along the river plus river crossing to a couple of scenic sights. Longer treks for the hard core, using the waterfalls as targets. Then a hill climb to seek out unique plants. Of course the roads around the park facilities are good for those who are looking for those not-so-common birds. So take your picks and an activities that suits your interest and capabilities.

I would recommend!

Since the destinations has so much to offer, and considering the facts of the long journey into the Park itself, best that you read more about the park prior your departures. Plan and target your activities. Upon arrival, all that is needed would be to tie up the final itinerary and your stay in the area. Most visitors has opt for the trek to the scenic spots. This would normally means one night of outdoor sleeping in tents. Almost all facilities are supplied by the Park, you need your personal belongings and mentally prepared.

How to get there

So far, all these introduction above are based on the area of the Park from the southern approach "Kahang". If you are using the western "Bekok" or eastern "Rompin" approach, I should be putting something up in the near future. Make sure your booked your accommodation 3 days before departure. You would be picked up in the town of Kahang. This is a small town about 28 kilometers east of Kluang and on the way to Mersing.

For those driver, continue on the road to Mersing. About 3 kilometers out of Kahang town, there should be a junction on your left. The entrance to a 56 kilometers drive to the Park. Partially paved, this track was interesting to drive on and should take you more than an hour. More about the Park on my other sites.


More about Endau Rompin National Park

Go back to index page | About Us | Links | BACK