Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor)
Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor)
Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor)
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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RonYaacob
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia56 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
I've been doing a lot of hiking lately, my usual haunt being the FRIM Forest Reserve in Kepong. However, I decided to try something different so, on a relatively quiet weekend, I drove to Kuala Selangor instead.
The entrance to the park is pretty easy to find. Its located at the foothill of Bukit Melawati, about 500m off the main road. The best thing to do if you're driving in from KL is to stop by Auntie Foo's kopitiam in town, get some nice coffee and beehoon bungkus for breakfast, buy a small vial of lemongrass scented mosquito repellant/ balm, then head over to the park.
Entrance fee is RM4, the staff will provide you some guidance if its your first time. A small park map is also available at the counter. There is a simple washroom/ toilet facilities near the A-frames/ chalets. I suggest you make full use of this before you head into the park. Remember to lather up your arms, neck and any exposed areas with the mosquito repellant here.
At first, you'll enter a long, serene looking path, but be warned! This is mosquito area! Its pretty quiet, but a nice stroll nonetheless. When you reach a little bridge, you'll see paths leading left and right, and another path going straight ahead to the first observation tower. I suggest to leave this til last.
Turn left at this juncture and really take your time. if you look closely and if its the proper time of year, there'll be many birds perched on top of the reeds and surrounding trees. Tread softly and you probably might startle the birds on top of the trees, and you may possibly spot the occasional water monitor right smack on the path, basking in the sun.
About about 15 mins walk, you'll reach a small lake. Again, if you walk quietly and don't go diddy-bopping down the trail, you might be able to avoid startling the storks and herons as they feed. There'll be about a thousand mudskippers too so they'll be flopping around in the mud. A small wooden observation tower is located here. If you climb up, you'll be able to see a great view of the lake. You can see eagles (technically red kites, but hey! I'm not a bird geek) roaming the skies. If you have a good pair of binoculars (or if you have keen sight), the trees to your right, just at the edge of the stream usually have a couple of eagles perched on top. They're quite distinctive with the white head and reddish body.
When you get down, you'll see the entrance to the mangrove walkway. Its made of concrete and very slippery, so be sure to wear the correct footwear. It isn't well-maintained and the railings have mostly fallen off, so be careful here. Its still a very nice place to walk. The cooling shade of the mangroves is totally different from the trail you walked on earlier. You'll be able to see little red mud crabs scurrying about, again spot the occasional water monitor or even a monkey or two. The view of the river and straits is blocked by the mangrove trees but you can glimpse it through the trees.
When you step back out onto the main trail, continue left and you'll eventually reach the original junction with the bridge. Along the way, again take your time and watch out for the birds and butterflies. Monkeys abound in this area, As long as you don't offer them food, they won't bother you. They'll be jumping from tree to tree, so use a zoom lens with a fast shutter speed to catch them doing this.
Finish off your walk by going to to the observation tower I mentioned earlier. This one is a permanent concrete structure. You'll see an amazing view of the lake below, with storks, eagles, water monitors and famlilies of monkeys feeding in and around the lake area. I usually sit here for an hour, enjoying the cooling breezes and eating a sandwich before heading back.
TIPS:
#1. Bring mosquito repellant and wear long pants/ long sleeves! You can buy a nice lemongrass based balm at Auntie Foo's for around RM5.
#2. Wear the correct footwear. I can't emphasize how many times I've seen muggles walk around here in heels
#3. Bring sufficient snacks and plenty of water.
#4. Bring a long lens or a good pair of binoculars.
#5. Tread carefully, keep quiet, and you'll really appreciate the park and its serenity
The entrance to the park is pretty easy to find. Its located at the foothill of Bukit Melawati, about 500m off the main road. The best thing to do if you're driving in from KL is to stop by Auntie Foo's kopitiam in town, get some nice coffee and beehoon bungkus for breakfast, buy a small vial of lemongrass scented mosquito repellant/ balm, then head over to the park.
Entrance fee is RM4, the staff will provide you some guidance if its your first time. A small park map is also available at the counter. There is a simple washroom/ toilet facilities near the A-frames/ chalets. I suggest you make full use of this before you head into the park. Remember to lather up your arms, neck and any exposed areas with the mosquito repellant here.
At first, you'll enter a long, serene looking path, but be warned! This is mosquito area! Its pretty quiet, but a nice stroll nonetheless. When you reach a little bridge, you'll see paths leading left and right, and another path going straight ahead to the first observation tower. I suggest to leave this til last.
Turn left at this juncture and really take your time. if you look closely and if its the proper time of year, there'll be many birds perched on top of the reeds and surrounding trees. Tread softly and you probably might startle the birds on top of the trees, and you may possibly spot the occasional water monitor right smack on the path, basking in the sun.
About about 15 mins walk, you'll reach a small lake. Again, if you walk quietly and don't go diddy-bopping down the trail, you might be able to avoid startling the storks and herons as they feed. There'll be about a thousand mudskippers too so they'll be flopping around in the mud. A small wooden observation tower is located here. If you climb up, you'll be able to see a great view of the lake. You can see eagles (technically red kites, but hey! I'm not a bird geek) roaming the skies. If you have a good pair of binoculars (or if you have keen sight), the trees to your right, just at the edge of the stream usually have a couple of eagles perched on top. They're quite distinctive with the white head and reddish body.
When you get down, you'll see the entrance to the mangrove walkway. Its made of concrete and very slippery, so be sure to wear the correct footwear. It isn't well-maintained and the railings have mostly fallen off, so be careful here. Its still a very nice place to walk. The cooling shade of the mangroves is totally different from the trail you walked on earlier. You'll be able to see little red mud crabs scurrying about, again spot the occasional water monitor or even a monkey or two. The view of the river and straits is blocked by the mangrove trees but you can glimpse it through the trees.
When you step back out onto the main trail, continue left and you'll eventually reach the original junction with the bridge. Along the way, again take your time and watch out for the birds and butterflies. Monkeys abound in this area, As long as you don't offer them food, they won't bother you. They'll be jumping from tree to tree, so use a zoom lens with a fast shutter speed to catch them doing this.
Finish off your walk by going to to the observation tower I mentioned earlier. This one is a permanent concrete structure. You'll see an amazing view of the lake below, with storks, eagles, water monitors and famlilies of monkeys feeding in and around the lake area. I usually sit here for an hour, enjoying the cooling breezes and eating a sandwich before heading back.
TIPS:
#1. Bring mosquito repellant and wear long pants/ long sleeves! You can buy a nice lemongrass based balm at Auntie Foo's for around RM5.
#2. Wear the correct footwear. I can't emphasize how many times I've seen muggles walk around here in heels
#3. Bring sufficient snacks and plenty of water.
#4. Bring a long lens or a good pair of binoculars.
#5. Tread carefully, keep quiet, and you'll really appreciate the park and its serenity
Written 27 November 2014
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NasreenAshrafGhori
Karachi Pakistan294 contributions
Apr 2011 • Couples
Visit to Kuala Lumpur is incomplete if you have not taken a tour of Bukit Melawati Hill for Silver Monkeys and Kuala Selangor for Fire Flies. There are several tour operators who provide services on very competitive rates, among them Tour 51 are the best, tried and tested by us many times.
The drive to Kuala Selangor is through lush green winding roads with both sides covered with Date Palm plantations. The first stop is at Bukit Melawati Hill for Silver Leaf Monkeys.
SILVER LEAF MONKEYS- Bukit Melawati Hill is an ideal site for looking out at Straits of Malacca. There is Fort Melawati built in 1780 by Sultan Ibrahim, later it was taken over by Dutch and renamed as Fort Altingsburg after the Dutch Governor of Malacca. In addition, there's a Lighthouse which was built in 1907.
Here, on this hill that you would see the dull ashen grey and long tail creatures called Silver Leaf Monkeys. In contrast, their babies have golden fur. These monkeys are quite friendly and hang around here for peanuts and other small morsel of food given by the visitors. One can easily find carts selling fruits and other food for them.
FIRE FLIES- The nocturnal and luminous 'Lightning Bugs' called Fireflies grow in flowing water, woods and tropical environment. Probably they love the groves of Berembang Trees. Our motor boat brought us to mile long stretch of these groves on Selangor River, bending occasionally. The Fireflies like tranquility, therefore, nearing the groves, the pilot of our boat stopped the engine and inched near the groves, pedaling. Nobody was allowed to use flash or any type of light to scare away the little creatures. And oh my god I had never in my life seen such a lovely display of tiny lights- there were millions of fireflies twinkling in the mangroves and some of them unaware of us, would come into the boat, we would catch them in our fists and watch them, spellbound.
I suggest, it is a must visit place. RM 140.- per person, inclusive of seafood dinner is quite reasonable for this treat. Loved it.
The drive to Kuala Selangor is through lush green winding roads with both sides covered with Date Palm plantations. The first stop is at Bukit Melawati Hill for Silver Leaf Monkeys.
SILVER LEAF MONKEYS- Bukit Melawati Hill is an ideal site for looking out at Straits of Malacca. There is Fort Melawati built in 1780 by Sultan Ibrahim, later it was taken over by Dutch and renamed as Fort Altingsburg after the Dutch Governor of Malacca. In addition, there's a Lighthouse which was built in 1907.
Here, on this hill that you would see the dull ashen grey and long tail creatures called Silver Leaf Monkeys. In contrast, their babies have golden fur. These monkeys are quite friendly and hang around here for peanuts and other small morsel of food given by the visitors. One can easily find carts selling fruits and other food for them.
FIRE FLIES- The nocturnal and luminous 'Lightning Bugs' called Fireflies grow in flowing water, woods and tropical environment. Probably they love the groves of Berembang Trees. Our motor boat brought us to mile long stretch of these groves on Selangor River, bending occasionally. The Fireflies like tranquility, therefore, nearing the groves, the pilot of our boat stopped the engine and inched near the groves, pedaling. Nobody was allowed to use flash or any type of light to scare away the little creatures. And oh my god I had never in my life seen such a lovely display of tiny lights- there were millions of fireflies twinkling in the mangroves and some of them unaware of us, would come into the boat, we would catch them in our fists and watch them, spellbound.
I suggest, it is a must visit place. RM 140.- per person, inclusive of seafood dinner is quite reasonable for this treat. Loved it.
Written 9 September 2011
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Hassanein
Cairo, Egypt88 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
Wonderful birding site where you can spent few hours walking alone in the forest
Safe place as there is no large carnivores only water monitors who are scary looking but very shy .
3 birdwatching towers provide good overview spot .
A lot of woodpeckers, fan tailed , kites , monkeys and the annoying mosquitoes !
Wear long sleeve shirts and put mosquitoes repellent as the mosquito attacks are very strong specially near the entrance !
Safe place as there is no large carnivores only water monitors who are scary looking but very shy .
3 birdwatching towers provide good overview spot .
A lot of woodpeckers, fan tailed , kites , monkeys and the annoying mosquitoes !
Wear long sleeve shirts and put mosquitoes repellent as the mosquito attacks are very strong specially near the entrance !
Written 8 July 2014
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Gavin C
Papatoetoe, New Zealand114 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
The view from the hill is not bad and the monkeys delightful. No need to fear they will bite as they seem a very relaxed breed. Very cute. Recommend the seafood restaurants in town overlooking the river and then on to the Fireflies Park. Only a short trip seeing the fireflies (20 mins in the boat) but very relaxing in among creation's fairy lights.
Written 23 January 2013
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WorldGlutton
London, UK24,085 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
At the entrance , there is a tram station for visitors who prefer not to walk around this Kuala Selangor Nature Park. Visitors have to pay a fee of Rm4 to walk around the shady trails . Senior citizens’ entrance fee is at RM2.00 per person. The Park is situated adjacent to the Selangor River. It encompasses mudflats and a brackish water lake which together forms a vast wetland which provides good habitat for migrating birds and local birdlife. There is also a vast expanse of natural mangrove swamp. Here one can see mudskippers and a variety of small crabs such as the fiddler crabs. Big & small crab holes are seen inside the mangrove swamp but the mud crabs which inhabit these holes never show themselves.
Unfortunately we did get to see much of the birds or migratory species during our walk-about through the mudflats and mangrove swamp. We only sighted a few black & white magpies, a kingfisher and a Brahminy Kite flying high overhead.
Facilities such as A-Frame Hut, Chalets, Hostels and Dormitories accommodation are available for booking. Gazebos and Watch Towers are erected at strategic locations throughout the Park for panaromic view of the mudflats as well as bird watching. There are many nomenclature signs erected to identify the plants and flora at the Park. Sadly, a lot of them have been vandalized. A system of board walks is also built through the mangrove swamp for visitors to have closer experience of the mangrove swamp habitat. Unfortunately, some of these facilities are in a dilapidated state albeit efforts to rehabilitate the facilities is in progress. The old timber railings of the board walk have rotted away and collapsed. It is recommended that wood grained look alike glass fibre reinforced plastic railings complete with stainless steel anchor bolts be used for future railings to withstand corrosion due to the marine water environment. The concrete walk-deck is still in functioning condition. A few of the old timber watch towers are not safe for use. One timber watch tower though open for use is wobbly as it has not been cross-braced at two opposite sides. Two walking trails are found to be close to visitors. A “green house“ structure was sighted but only the structural frame is left without its roof cover and wall cladding.
Nevertheless we have had a great close encounter with macaques & leaf monkeys along the trail.
A word of caution is do apply some mosquito repellent for this Nature Walk !!!
Unfortunately we did get to see much of the birds or migratory species during our walk-about through the mudflats and mangrove swamp. We only sighted a few black & white magpies, a kingfisher and a Brahminy Kite flying high overhead.
Facilities such as A-Frame Hut, Chalets, Hostels and Dormitories accommodation are available for booking. Gazebos and Watch Towers are erected at strategic locations throughout the Park for panaromic view of the mudflats as well as bird watching. There are many nomenclature signs erected to identify the plants and flora at the Park. Sadly, a lot of them have been vandalized. A system of board walks is also built through the mangrove swamp for visitors to have closer experience of the mangrove swamp habitat. Unfortunately, some of these facilities are in a dilapidated state albeit efforts to rehabilitate the facilities is in progress. The old timber railings of the board walk have rotted away and collapsed. It is recommended that wood grained look alike glass fibre reinforced plastic railings complete with stainless steel anchor bolts be used for future railings to withstand corrosion due to the marine water environment. The concrete walk-deck is still in functioning condition. A few of the old timber watch towers are not safe for use. One timber watch tower though open for use is wobbly as it has not been cross-braced at two opposite sides. Two walking trails are found to be close to visitors. A “green house“ structure was sighted but only the structural frame is left without its roof cover and wall cladding.
Nevertheless we have had a great close encounter with macaques & leaf monkeys along the trail.
A word of caution is do apply some mosquito repellent for this Nature Walk !!!
Written 8 July 2016
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sjgjess1
Houston, TX151 contributions
Aug 2011 • Friends
We had the time of our lives here. No, it's not a long, in-depth excursion, but it's absolutely the most entertainment we had during our entire time in Thailand and Malaysia. Certainly, the park is run-down, but that allows the monkeys even greater reign! I'll never forget the experience, and nor will my husband or my parents. They really will climb all over you for those green beans!
We hired a driver to take us to Kuala Selangor, and the $100 or so dollars it cost us were well spent.
We hired a driver to take us to Kuala Selangor, and the $100 or so dollars it cost us were well spent.
Written 7 June 2012
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DaisyClover
Melbourne, Australia1,822 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
The park is managed by The Malaysian Nature Society in collaboration with the Selangor State Government. The entry fee is RM4 for adults and RM2 for seniors. I really enjoyed our walk here. We saw macaques, silver leaf monkeys, squirrel, skink, mud skippers, crabs, brahminy kite, grey heron, egret, oriental magpie robins and lots of other birds and butterflies.
The Selangor State Government ought to be deeply ashamed about the condition of the railings by the walkways. Clearly a lot more money needs to go into maintenance. This should not dissuade visitors from coming to enjoy this park. However you do need to be very careful of slippery paths and do not use the rails, many of which are simply falling down.
The Selangor State Government ought to be deeply ashamed about the condition of the railings by the walkways. Clearly a lot more money needs to go into maintenance. This should not dissuade visitors from coming to enjoy this park. However you do need to be very careful of slippery paths and do not use the rails, many of which are simply falling down.
Written 2 June 2012
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Mazzanilife
166 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
They pick you from your hotel, take you to Pewter shop, then for monkey feeding and then eagle feeding which is optional and charged 50 ringets. After dinner they take you to the Firefly park when it starts getting a little dark. It is the most amazing experience.You can see the fireflies glittering like festival lights on trees in the complete dark. At first I thought it is Christmas lights but they take you on a boat and go at touching distance to the tree where you can see them glowing and flying away. It is an amazing experience not to be missed. You find yourself shifted to another world in complete dark where the only light coming was from these tiny creatures. I am afraid of dark but I forgot that when they started glowing. It is mesmerising.
Word of caution please wear fully covered clothes and mosquito repellent.
My recommendation is that you can not miss this experience.
Word of caution please wear fully covered clothes and mosquito repellent.
My recommendation is that you can not miss this experience.
Written 30 March 2017
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Lucy M
Maldives3 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
Was very nice trip. We've walked the paths around and loved the nature. We saw the brahminy kite, monkeys (macaques), monitor lizard, mudskippers and crabs. The mangrove forest was interesting. we enjoy with cheap cost for taxi.this is email I'd saranbeaumonkey @gmail.com
Written 15 September 2015
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MayMustafa
Amman, Jordan134 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
As nature lovers, My family of me, my husband and two adult children enjoyed this tour to the max.
First our guide took us to a hill where a very old light house was built by the Dutch when they were in Malaysia.
we had to wait for an open train to take us up the hill, while waiting make sure to buy lots of bananas , as this is the silver leaf monkeys' favorite food up hill , more than peanuts.
When we were up hill, we saw a lot of long tailed silver leaf monkeys, which were super cute and friendly, especially the babies.
The guide told us to hold the banana up high so that the monkey can climb up our shoulder and then take a pic ... which I gladly did.
I will write about the mangrove and fireflies part of the tour in the mangrove park on trip advisor reviews too.
First our guide took us to a hill where a very old light house was built by the Dutch when they were in Malaysia.
we had to wait for an open train to take us up the hill, while waiting make sure to buy lots of bananas , as this is the silver leaf monkeys' favorite food up hill , more than peanuts.
When we were up hill, we saw a lot of long tailed silver leaf monkeys, which were super cute and friendly, especially the babies.
The guide told us to hold the banana up high so that the monkey can climb up our shoulder and then take a pic ... which I gladly did.
I will write about the mangrove and fireflies part of the tour in the mangrove park on trip advisor reviews too.
Written 11 August 2015
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Hello, I would like to know where is the best (most reliable and reasonable price) place to book this trip? Some places are quoting over £50 whereas this user and other users have quoted below £50.
Many thanks
Shabana
Written 17 September 2018
is this trip suitable for babies and children
because of ths reviews were negative due to the monkeys bites as i read it is a bit scary with an 8 month old baby.
Written 11 August 2017
I wouldnt take my baby anywhere near these monkies. They are cheeky and not in a cute way. I saw them scratch and jump onto people and kids that were eating and do anything to steal food.
I was bitten and scratched and spent half the next day in KL hospital waiting to get a shot!
Written 13 August 2017
Felicity G
Cape Town Central, South Africa
Hello, can anyone please help us with info on how to make a booking for a chalet at Kuala Selangor Nature Park? Not having any success on the net ie. email address, etc. Thank you!
Written 26 October 2015
Will it be easy to get a taxi to the nature park from Sun Inns? How much will it cost?
Written 17 March 2015
Getting a taxi there from Sun Inn should not be a problem at all. But the distance is around 20+ km (if the Sun Inn you are referring to is in Bandar Sunway). Could cost you RM50 onwards. When reaching FRIM, the main entrance to the trails are around 1 to 2 km. It will be a nice walk.
Once there, other than the trail to the canopy walkway, I highly recommend walking the Salleh Nature Trail (get a map of FRIM when you purchase thee tickets for the canopy walk and you find all the trail located in the map). You will really be walking in a rain forest with beautiful photo opportunities, Don't forget to look up for the 'brocolli looking' tree tops!
Written 18 March 2015
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