Wildlife holidays in Malaysia
Wreathed Hornbill by Windrush Photos
Tropical rainforests support the greatest diversity of plant and animal species on earth, and nowhere is this fragile habitat better exemplified than in south-east Asia. The Federation of Malaysia is one of the region's most important and rapidly developing nations, with an increasingly significant role in global politics. However, despite the tremendous pace of industrial growth, the country has managed to preserve large tracts of forest which today are regarded as among the finest rainforest reserves in the world. Prime among these is the magnificent Taman Negara National Park, over 1,600 square miles of pristine forest which is completely free from traffic disturbance as there are no roads inside the reserve and the only way around is by boat or on foot! The cooler central hills typified by old-style colonial resorts such as Fraser's Hill offer a refuge from the heat of the lowlands and a subtle variation in the composition of the surrounding forests which harbour many interesting birds and mammals. A coastline fringed by mangroves completes a trio of wildlife rich habitats in Peninsular Malaysia which form the satisfying basis for a superb natural history holiday.
Naturetrek tours to Malaysia
visits the highlands and forests of peninsular Malaysia in search of birds, mammals, flowers and butterflies. The holiday includes a stay in Taman Negara National Park one of the finest lowland forest reserves in Asia.
Peninsular Malaysia
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A 14-day birdwatching and natural history tour visiting the highlands and forests of peninsular Malaysia.
