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Welcome To
ENDAU ROMPIN NP - PENINSULA MALAYSIA
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Campsite : Buaya Sangkut (difficult trek)
The 2.2 km signage at Batu Hampar should not be sniffed at.
This is a tough 2½-hours’ trek from Batu Hampar. The journey
begins with a ½ hour meander through gentle grounds with
large umbrella palms (Johannesteysmannia altifrons) fanning
and shading the way. Then we reach the base of Bukit
Segongong (765m). The climb has a 60° incline and this is
maintained all the way. It can get slippery after a downpour
so hang on to the ropes for support. Remember to bring lots
of drinking water and some light snack or food for energy.
All the trekking is made worthwhile upon reaching Buaya
Sangkut. The fall is situated 300m above sea level on Sungai
Jasin and is 40m high, 30m wide with about 80cu metres of
water (about 17,000 gallons) pouring down every second. At
the top of the fall, where the shallow waters gently
caresses flat sheets of rock, can be found transparent
tadpoles with a red patch on its head complete with a single
golden spot dressing its forehead. Along the river’s edge
and in quieter spots, translucent green prawns 2 cm in
length dart from under pebbles in search of food.
Orang Asli Village
Endau-Rompin is also home to the Orang Asli of the Jakun
tribe. Drop by at Kampung Peta near the park entry point and
gain valuable insights into Orang Asli culture. Find out how
they survive in the wilderness and protect themselves from
danger with their hunting and tracking skills. See their
recreational activities and listen to their mesmerizing
yarns about the myths of the surrounding jungle.
Nature
Study
Given the diverse variety of species and habitats in the
area, this can be a very absorbing activity indeed. Inhale
the heady perfume of the ‘Mussaendra mutabilis’, a woody
climbing plant with fragrant flowers, used in traditional
scents for the hair and cloths. Observe how the famous
pitcher plant traps the unwary insect within its enticing
water-filled sacs. See how millions on ants make their homes
in tiny chambers.
Getting there and away
From Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru by the North-South Highway,
on reaching Kluang, detour to Kahang town. There, a
four-wheel drive vehicle will take you on a 56 km jungle
track to Kampung Peta, the Visitors’ Centre and the point of
entry to the National Park; or 3 hours journey by boat from
Felda Nitar II.
There are two entry points to the Park, Kampung Peta and
Nitar. The former is located 56km from Pahang Visitors would
have to traverse through rubber and oil palm plantations, as
well as dense jungle along dirt tracks to the base camp.
From Nitar, a Felda Plantation scheme, the Park can be
reached after an 8 hour boat ride along the Endau River.
Kampung Peta is also the most remote Orang Asli (aboriginal)
settlement in Johor.
Contact Endau Rompin National Park
For further information, please write or call:
PERBADANAN TAMAN NEGARA (JOHOR)
JKR 475, Jalan Bukit Timbalan, 80000 Johor Bahru,
Johor,
Malaysia
Tel : 07-223 7471 Fax : 07-223 7472
Note: The Park remains closed from December to February
(depends on the time of the year), during
the rainy season.
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