With its incredible culture, towering skyscrapers, cooling islands, and highlands with beautiful shorelines, Malaysia is a paradise with charming tropical rainforests. If you are planning a trip to Malaysia to explore the tropical rainforests, then grab your Malaysia Visa and fly over to the whispering nature and wildlife of Malaysia.
Malaysia, having the best and oldest rainforest globally, has a beautiful rainforest with a list of things to do at these rainforest destinations.
Borneo, Danum Valley, Sabah
Borneo is the third-largest island in the world and home to some of the world’s most unique wildlife like Bornean pygmies, elephants, orangutans, rhinoceros, hornbills, and more. With such a wide variety of inhabitants in Borneo, the most popular hub for nature lovers. The site also has resorts, including the best outdoor activities in Malaysia (Sabah) to enjoy nature.
Taman Negara, Pahang
Taman Negara in Malaysia is known as one of the oldest rainforests on the planet, which was once home to dinosaurs. Taman Negara has wildlife spotting opportunities and the best walking trails to enjoy the tranquil beauty up close.
Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Sabah
Located in the east of Lahad Datu, Tabin Wildlife Reserve is a nature preserve created to protect the disappearing animals of Sabah. Inhabiting many animals, including the highly endangered ones, you can also spot the three largest mammals—the Borneo Elephant, Borneo Rhinoceros, and Tembadau, where you will be wonder-struck by nature’s creation.
Mulu National Park, Sarawak
One of the most important natural and world heritage sites, Mulu National Park, will awe you with its sheer beauty. Known for its limestone karst formations, Mulu is home to the longest cave in Southeast Asia, the largest cave passenger, and the largest underground chamber on earth. Explore all three while the 15 different types of forests will leave you bewildered.
Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Sabah
Maliau Basin Conservation area is rightly named Sabah’s Lost World due to its undiscovered forest by outsiders. The entire basin compresses one of the finest wildernesses of Malaysia. Maliau offers several opportunities to explore and research the woods, including multi-day trekking adventure activities in Malaysia.
Permai Rainforest, Sarawak
Permai Rainforest is a unique place with natural beauty and wonderfully rich biodiversity. Surrounded on two sides by the protected forest, Permai offers a range of recreational adventure activities, from jungle trekking and overnight trips to dolphin watching. A perfect getaway spot in Malaysia.
Belum Rainforest, Perak
With a memoir of over 130 million years, the Belum rainforest is one of the oldest rainforests, older than both the Amazon and Congo. Explore the untouched forest with its diverse flora and fauna, including the Malayan tiger, white-handed gibbon, Malaysian sun bear, and 11 other most endangered mammals.
Langkawi Rainforest, Kedah
The Langkawi rainforest is teeming with chirping birds and wildlife. View the hundreds of years of old trees towering at a height as far as the eyes can reach, home to various rare insects and fauna. As you follow the trails along the scenic mountain streams, enjoy the natural wonders of the Langkawi Rainforest.
Bako National Park, Sarawak
The first and the oldest national park in Sarawak, Bako National Park, is a perfect introduction to the wildlife of Sarawak. Unlike the other parks, the visitors to Bako are assured of spotting the wildlife around it. The park has well-maintained and marked trails for hikers, giving you the best view of nature.
Sandakan Rainforest Park
The Sandakan rainforest park offers a spectacular view of the wide spread of botanical gardens. The park is a hub of over 113 specimens of flowers and plants, including carnivorous pitcher plants. Walk along the trails, engulfing the beautiful flora and lively ecosystem.
Occupied by numerous things to do in Malaysia, ensure to visit these rainforests, which are retreats of mother nature.