Endau Rompin
This is not for everyone.
But if you really love to go into the woods, and be friends with mosquitoes and monkeys, this area is a paradise for you to explore.
The forest is huge.
It’s the size of the river Endau, Johor to the river Rompin kat Pahang.
And most importantly it is one of the oldest rainforests in the world (over 200 million years old).
If the money and spirit of the Amazon is gone, it can start serving the Malaya forests first.
When it comes to Endau Rompin, the places people always go are Blue Lake, Upeh Guling waterfalls and Crocodile.
The distance between the lake and the waterfall is within 2 hours of trekking.
Although large, only a small portion of Endau Rompin is open to ordinary people. The reason is to take care of the virgin forest ecosystem.
What Can Do Kat Endau Rompin?
When you are in this place, you will start by boat from Kuala Map to Kuala Jasin.
When you get to Kuala Jasin, you start your jungle trekking activity. You will move from one camp to a forest or waterfall.
And during this area, you will be taken by a native guide (required to spend the night here).
Throughout the jungle of Endau Rompin, you can serve waterfalls, see the starry puddles for salt, and meet the Jakun native. For some packages, there are also kayaks, water tubing, water confidence or night walk.
In short, this is where you serve nature kat in the virgin forest.
Is There a Tiger?
Yes, yes. There is a Malaya tiger (which is almost extinct). So do pigs and other wild animals like elephants. But keep your mouth shut.
Even these animals can’t want to see you. And what you’ll always find is the effect of leaving it like a foot or even a stool. So don’t worry.
Because this is a national park, you want to get a permit from Johor National Park. And because of this forest and the red road, you have to come here with a 4WD (2 hour drive) from the nearest tar road.
So often people come here with a package so it’s not hard to find 4WD.
3 Different Entrance
Because it’s big, there are 3 entrances from different areas :
Johor Endau Rompin (East) – This is the most popular and fun. You are in the Map Village.
Johor Endau Rompin (West) – You enter Bekok, Segamat.
Pahang – You enter Kuala Rompin. This is the most popular choice.
Depending on which door you enter, the activity may vary.
Entering from Bekok, will do a lot of activities from survival training, team building to abseiling.
Accommodation In Endau Rompin
Kat in Endau Rompin, you can select 3 accommodation modes.
The best fit for adventure is camping.
Who wants to be a little comfortable, can choose dorm. And the spoiled, can take the chalet.
But remember, even though it’s spoiled, it’s a forest. So your chalet only has a fan that lives only a few hours a day.
Just the chalet, your bathroom in the chalet instead of sharing.
In the Endau area there are several accommodation areas.
Depending on how long you are in this forest, you may stay in 1 or 2 camps all the time here. And not all areas have accommodation options.
Restaurant In Endau Rompin
If it’s a forest, where to find a restaurant. Even the best cafeteria in HQ Park is Map Village.
If you have Endau Rompin, you probably already know that you need to cook yourself. If you come along tour, the food is usually provided.
Package Price
Package prices vary according to the number of your entourage, and how long it will take.
Usually, for a daily trip (not overnight) it costs RM 250 per person. For the night, it is usually RM 400 and above according to the type of activity and accommodation.
Transportation from Kuala Rompin, meals, drinks, guides and entrance fees are often included in the cost.
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