5D/4N @ MAWAI ECO CAMP with Gunung Arong Trekking

Eco Camp is located in Mawai Lama, approximately 20 minutes drive from Kota Tinggi town. The campsite boasts of unique long houses built by the Orang Asli, along the bank of Sedili River. The long house, fitted with canvas beds on poles, has no wall panels to obstruct our view of the surrounding forest. At night, kerosene lamps and moonlight illuminate the place. This campsite is a wonderful place for ecology, flora and fauna studies as well as watching birds…or simply just to be close to nature; undoubtless, a photographer’s haven. Take the river cruise at night and watch fireflies light up the vegetation along the river banks like Christmas trees in the night. A truly fascinating sight!

Gunung Arong forest reserve is located north of Mersing in NE Johor. A primary hill dipterocarp forest with rich flora including large stands of Shorea and Licuala palms.
A trek up Gunung Arong (200+m) will offer a panoramic view of the South China sea and some islands including Pulau Tioman. Birds often seen here include the leafbirds and hornbills. We will transverse the mountain to a wonderful beach for a coastal walk back.

Activities at a glance:

• Asli Obstacle Course
• Orang Asli traditional animals’ traps demo
• Swamp Forest Walk /jungle survival skills
• Team Dynamics
• Fireflies cruise
• Mountain Trekking – Gunong Arong
• Coastal walk/beach games
• World War II bunker exploration
• Asli Camp craft – using natural resources
• Outdoor cooking
• Star gazing
• Campfire

Trip details:

• All transportation (air-con coach)
• All meals as stated (all-day refreshment and hot beverages)
• Lodging at open-concept Long House
• Nature guide(s)—1 guide to 10 students
• Obstacles course/ Activities facilitators (3) & instructors (1 to 20 students)
• Insurance coverage
• Travel insurance: P.A. $200,000
• Medical Claims up to $250,000
• Hospitalization $100 per day up to $5000
• Medical evacuation: unlimited
• Emergency telephone charges $100
• Travel document $3000
• 24-hr standby vehicle (for emergency cases)
• Provision of sleeping bags (participants are encouraged to bring their own)
• Complimentary gift (inflatable pillow)
• 24 hours Medical Facilities are available in the nearest town, Kota Tinggi - 20 minutes away (by car) from the campsite.
• Cost: $450

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