Endau Rompin National Park is located North of Johor and South of Pahang. It is the second National Park proclaimed by the government. The park encompasses 91,462 hectares of undisturbed rainforest. 48,765 hectares are in the Johor province while the rest is in Pahang’s territory. Some unique species of plants and animals still inhibit this jungle. Most of the rare flora and fauna is hard to be 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 are splendid views of Natural waterfalls like Upeh Guling, Batu Hampar, Marong and 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 thrilling 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. After 2 hours walk, you will see ‘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.

Your next journey is ‘Batu Hampar’ waterfall. You will reach ‘Batu Hampar’ after walking for approximately 40 minutes. Take a break, loosen up your muscles and relax. The thrill begins ...Mountain climbing is your next adventure. Dare to try anyone? Semanggong hill, approximately 2,307 feet, is quite steep (about 50 degree). Try a natural rope made from rattan tree to help you climb the hill. While trekking the hill, you will probably see the Livistona Endauensis, a giant fan palm tree. After the 3 hours trip you will be able to see the awesome Buaya Sangkut waterfall.

According to the legend, the Jasin River and the Endau River were dwelled by thousands of dangerous crocodiles. Several attack cases and near death experiences were a common story among the people who used the river for their daily activities. The ‘Orang Asli’ (aborigines) believed that fear might be over if they killed the king crocodile. After hunting for a period of time the ‘Orang Asli’ finally caught the king crocodile and threw it at Seganggong hill. The crocodile was unable to move as it was trapped on the rocky hill. The trapped crocodile caused the water to change its direction to the Endau River. Finally, the crocodile died and the waterfall was then named after the sank crocodile ‘Buaya Sangkut’.

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