Malaysia is home to a sizeable amount of national parks and nature reserves. These national parks encompass many diverse terrains like underground caves, towering peaks, virgin rainforests, peat swamps and dense mangrove forests. Most of these national parks are equipped with a variety of hiking trails that are suitable for all levels of trekkers and hikers, and thus offer visitors an easy conduit to view much native Malaysian flora and fauna at close quarters.
Taman Negara
The Taman Negara National Park, which extends over 4343 sq.km on Peninsular Malaysia, contains one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest within its boundaries. This national park which was founded in 1938 encompasses Malaysia’s largest conservation area. The flora and fauna that populate the Taman Negara national park have evolved over millions of years and are a sight to behold.
Hiking activities in the park include navigating the longest jungle canopy walkway in the world suspended at a height of 45 meters above the jungle floor, undertaking cave explorations to various cave formations within the park like Gua Peningat, Gua Telinga, Gua Duan Menari and Gua Besar and climbing the highest peak on Peninsular Malaysia, Gunung Taha which rises to a height of 2,187 meters. This pinnacle can be conquered via a 4-7 day hike, which usually involves navigating tricky slopes and fast-flowing rivers. Teman Negara can be experienced via single-day trips or extended expeditions that last over a few days.
http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/my/Web-Page/Places/States-of-Malaysia/Pahang/Taman-Negara
Endau-Rompin National Park
The Endau-Rompin National Park which extends over 900 sq. km is the second largest national park on Peninsular Malaysia. The park is renowned for its three stunning waterfalls namely Beringin, Pandan and Tinggi which tumble over ancient volcanic rock formations and are popular attractions for hikers and trekkers. Other trekking expeditions in the park offer hikers the chance to observe the lives of the Orang Asli (native indigenous Malay people) or catch sight of the increasingly rare Sumatran rhinoceros, for the park is an area of conservation for this endangered animal.
http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/my/Web-Page/Places/States-of-Malaysia/Johor/Endau-Rompin-National-Park
Batang Ai National Park
The Batang Ai National Park in Sarawak is a protected rainforest nature reserve which is home to much native Malaysian fauna. The park is home to native Malaysian fauna like orangutans, Borneo gibbons, giant squirrels, clouded leopards and more. The park offers five main hiking trails though hiking enthusiast are required to be accompanied by a registered guide before they can set off on their expeditions.
http://www.sarawakforestry.com/htm/snp-np-batangai.html
Niah National Park
The Niah National Park in Sarawak is one of Malaysia’s smaller national parks, that extends over approximately 31 sq. km. However, the park has much archeological significance, as it is thought to be the birthplace of human civilization for the oldest human remains in Southeast Asia were uncovered in one of the cave complexes of the park during the 1950s/60s. The park offers a network hiking trails that lead trekkers to its various cave systems like the Niah Great Cave, the Moon Cave, the Trader’s Cave and the Painted Cave,
http://www.sarawakforestry.com/htm/snp-np-niah.html
Gunung Mulu National Park
The remote Gunung Mulu National park in Sarawak is an immensely popular destination for jungle treks. This park which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000 is renowned for its spectacular karst formations, underground cave complexes and incredibly rich biodiversity.
http://www.mulupark.com/htm/about_gunung_mulu/
Bako National Park
The Bako National Park is Sarawak’s oldest national park which is located at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula at the confluence of Bako and Kuching Rivers. This park which was established in 1957 is located at a distance of 37 km from Kuching. The Bako National Park is home to a very varied terrain that features lush rainforests, rocky shorelines, sandy beaches and bizarre rock formations. The park is covered by a network of extensive trekking trails which range from facile jungle strolls to full-day hikes as it offers visitors ample opportunities to experience its unique topography and interesting plant and animal life.
http://www.sarawakforestry.com/htm/snp-np-bako.html
Kinabalu National Park
The Kinabalu National Park in Sabah is another UNESCO world heritage site in Malaysia. Renowned for its rich biodiversity and varied ecosystems, the park hosts numerous plant and animal species. Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s tallest peak is located within park and is huge draw for hikers for it is surprisingly easy to climb.
http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/124-kinabalu-park/
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