ENDAU ROMPIN (SELAI) NATIONAL PARK, JOHOR

ENDAU ROMPIN (SELAI) NATIONAL PARK EXPLORATION

Last week, from 30th December 2009 until 1st January 2010, I and a group of MMU Melaka Rakan Muda went to Endau Rompin (Selai) National Park. This is my second time, the first was back in 2002/3. I've also been to Endau Rompin (Peta) National Park before.


From Melaka, we took the PLUS highway and exited at Yong Peng and headed towards Labis. Before reaching Labis, you'll find the junction to the National Park on your right. This route is rather far compared to if we exited at Tangkak and head to Labis.


At Bekok, we stopped and parked our vehicle at the National Park office for registration and transit to 4WD. We need to use 4WD as the road is not suitable for normal vehicle. The 4WD fare is RM200 for a return journey. Here, we can get information on activities that can be done inside. We were also advised to get some chocolates and ration from the nearby shop. We were also provided with 2 guides. From the office, it took 1- 1 1/2 hour to go inside. However, there have been much improvement on the road leading towards the National Park as compared to when I went there in 2002/3.

Just arrived at Lubuk Merekek using 4WD

Our campsite is at Lubuk Merekek which is very conducive with proper facilities such as toilet, surau, BBQ area and dining hall and most importantly it is just next to the river where we can swim. However, starting from July 2009, visitors are not allowed to fish here.

Campsite at Lubuk Merekek

River just infront of the campsite at Lubuk Merekek where we can swim

Among the activities;

1. Trekking to Takah Tinggi, Takah Berangin and Takah Pandan. This can be done in a day provided we have enough stamina. The trekking was done along the beautiful river and stream. However, we only managed to go to Takah Tinggi and Takah Pandan due to some unforeseen circumstances. The waterfalls are magnificiently beautiful and I enjoyed it so much.

At Takah Tinggi

At Takah Pandan, very nice view and breezing temperature

2. Serampang Ikan

This has to be done at night while fishes are asleep.

Just a model to show how to serampang ikan...haha

3. Water tubing.

Water tubing at Lubuk Tapah

This activity is done at Lubuk Tapah. Rental of the tube is RM 7 per piece and can be shared.

My conclusions about Endau Rompin (Selai) National Park are:

1. Very nice view.


2. Great waterfalls.

3. Good place for swimming.


4. Great camping facilities.

A proper surau

A proper toilet and shower

5. Affordable.

6. Friendly guide.
7. You'll get certificate.

Certificate to all visitor...but make sure you provide the correct spelling of your name


My advice:

1. Make sure you have good stamina for trekking.

2. Bring some chocolate or energy bar during trekking

3. Please conserve the nature including no fishing and no tree cutting and please recycle.

4. Don't swim at forbidden areas. If you're not a good swimmer be careful not to swim at deep areas.


My hope:

1. Control development that can damage the nature and its beauty.

Thank you.