Endau Rompin National Park is located at north of Johor and south of Pahang. It is the second National Park proclaimed by the government. The park encompasses 91,462 hectare of undisturbed Malayan jungle. 48,765 hectare is in the Johor province while the rest is in Pahang’s territory. The jungle holds many secrets that defy modern technology. Some of the most unique species of plants and animals still inhibit in this jungle. Most of the rare flora and fauna is hard to discovered if you are just ‘passing through’. Do not miss visiting the ‘Orang Asli’ settlement to see the life style of the traditional aborigine people. In the National Park, there is a splendid view of Natural waterfall like Upeh Guling, Batu Hampar, Marong and the ultimate Buaya Sangkut.

A trip from Johor Bahru to Kahang (entrance to the National Park) will take at least 3 hours by road. Before you are allowed to visit the National Park, you need to get a permit from the National Park Corporation of Johor. A 4x4 is a best choice to trek in the log trail. The conditions of the road depend on the season. In the raining season, it will be much more thrill to drive as it is slippery and adventurous. The first stop is at ‘Peta’ village. In order to move to the next destination ‘Pacau’, a guide from ‘Orang Asli’ is needed to assure you are safe and sound as you need to walk through the jungle. With 2 hours walk, you will be catching ‘Upeh guling’ waterfall. Refresh yourself and try your luck fishing in this area. Common species is ‘Patin’ (Catfish).

A night in a jungle full with thrill and excitement as you will hear a creepy sound and the feeling that someone is at your back. As night falls, the forests become alive with the spooky sounds and fireflies and beetles with fluorescent wings and tails.

According to legend, the Jasin River and the Endau River were dwelled by Were crocodile and thousands of dangerous crocodile. The man-eaters often endanger people in the area. Several attack cases and near death experience were a common story among the people who use the river for their daily activities. The ‘Orang Asli’ (aborigine) believe that the fear might be over if they could kill the crocodile king. After hunting for a period of time the ‘Orang Asli’ finally catch the crocodile king and then throw it at Seganggong hill. The crocodile was unable to move as it trapped at the rocky hill. The trapped crocodile causes the water to change it direction to the Endau River. Finally the crocodile died and the waterfall then named after the sank crocodile or known as the ‘Buaya Sangkut’.

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