Taman Negara National Park

Estimated to be over 130 million years old, Taman Negara Click to open side panel for more information is one of the world’s oldest primary tropical rainforests. Spanning 4,343 square kilometers across Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu, this national park protects an ancient jungle ecosystem home to wild elephants, Malayan tigers, tapirs, and hundreds of bird species. The park serves as a hub for eco-adventure, river navigation, and jungle trekking.

Key Highlights & Experiences

• World’s Longest Canopy Walkway: Walk along a 530-meter suspended bridge elevated 40 meters above the jungle floor for rainforest canopy viewing.

• Night Jungle Walks: Join guided night treks around the park headquarters to observe nocturnal wildlife, glowing fungi, insects, and roosting birds.

• Lata Berkoh River Cruise: Board a wooden longboat to travel up the Tahan River to a natural river pool and waterfall cascade.

• Orang Asli Village Visit: Learn about traditional rainforest survival skills, blowpipe crafting, and fire-making from the indigenous Batek community.

Insider Visitor Tips

Pro Tip: Secure a official permits and camera licenses at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks counter upon arrival in Kuala Tahan before embarking on park trails.

• What to Pack: Quick-dry clothing, sturdy waterproof hiking boots, long socks (leech protection), high-potency insect repellent, headlamp, waterproof dry bag, and sufficient cash (no ATMs in Kuala Tahan).

• Accessibility: Paved boardwalks surround the main Mutiara Taman Negara resort area; deep jungle trails involve unpaved mud tracks, river crossings, and ladder climbs.

• Safety & Guidelines: Do not enter deep jungle trails without a registered park guide, carry adequate water, and follow park guidelines regarding wildlife encounters.

Location & Getting There

• Address / Landmark: Kuala Tahan Visitor Center, 27000 Jerantut, Pahang, Malaysia.

• Transport Options: Accessible via road to Kuala Tahan (approx. 3.5 to 4 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur), or by driving to Kuala Tembeling Jetty and taking a scenic 3-hour wooden longboat ride upriver to Kuala Tahan.

• Nearby Attractions:

  • Gua Telinga (Ear Cave) (~1 hour boat/trail access)

  • Bukit Teresek Trail (~1 hour hike from headquarters)