Participants who take part in the Perak River Safari can enjoy the peace and
tranquility of travel by
water and at the same time examine the flora and fauna
of the country in its pristine conditions. They will also experience the
traditional hospitable way of life and cultural presentations.
Travel downstream for 12 kilometres to the camp at Pulau Raya. It is an
island noted for the breeding of freshwater fish. Bird watchers can have a
field day 'picking out' the various species that stop-oer at this bird sanctuary
before moving 18 km to the next camp. The third camp is at Kampong Sayong Lembah. It is the Royal Town of Kuala
Kangsar. Stop-over at this town to visit the Palace, Royal Museum and the
oldest rubber-tree in the country. A visit to the traditional pottery
making (Labu Sayong) village is a must. After travelling a distance of 22
kilometres we arrive at Pulau Tepus (an island). Enjoy the panoramic view
of the natural equatorial forest. A favourite spot for anglers. If
you're lucky, you may see terrapins landing.
25 kilometres downstream and Pulau Cempaka Sari welcomes us. Take the
footbridge to Parit Town and experience the culture and traditional way of life
andi f it is the fruit season, visit the many orchards (dusun). The sixth
camp is at Pulau Tiga. 22km from Cempaka Sari. Visit the traditional
handicraft centre. Traditional drums (Rebana) are produced here.
The
Royal Mausoleum and Rumah Kutai (Traditional Malay house) are a must for the
visitor. When we arrive at the final camp, Pualu Semarak at Kg. Gajah, we are 95
kilometres from camp!
Visit the historical complex at Pasir Salak for a
quick run through the history of the state. Besides the places listed
above participants will pass through several other towns and villages.
Each one has its unique attractions.
We hope that this River Safari along a historical stretch of the Perak River
allow you to experience complete representation of the country's natural,
cultural and traditional heritage at a leisurely pace.
Things to bring :
Long sleeve T-shirt, protective hat, drinking water, change of clothes, towel,
slipper, sun block lotion, sun glasses, camera and thing that is appropriate for
the occasion.
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A definite adventure
in Kuala Kangsar is
the Perak River
Safari. As you
cruise along the
Perak River you will
treated to the sight
of the riverside
villages and
buffaloes, river
terrapin and other
inhabitants, birds
and insects,
tropical rain
forests and a hosts
of monkeys.
River Safaris are
conducted by several
experts who have
reservation booths
located along the
Perak River at Jalan
Tebing, Tepi Sungai.
A 25-minute ride to
Kampung Jawang is
followed by a 2
hours river cruise
up to Chenderoh
dam. The
activities that you
can participate in
at Kampung Jawang
include bird
watching, jungle
trekking, rafting,
floating and
fishing.
You can even arrange
to spend a night or
two in an Orang Asli
Village to get a
feel of the
lifestyle of the
country's indigenous
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