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� Caves � Accommodations � Getting
There �
Covering an area of 121 sq. km south-west
of Taman Negara, Kenong Rimba is situated in natural surroundings
with cascading waterfalls, mountain streams and a variety of flora
and fauna. It offers great adventure such as exploring limestone
caves, river swimming, camping and jungle trekking. Spanning across
the Kenong Valley and Sungai Renong, Kenong Rimba Park shares a
common eastern and northern boundary with Taman Negara.
The park has some interesting plant life such as the
towering tualang (koompasis excelsa) and the gigantic ficus tree. It
is also home to birds such as the dove, red eye thrush, and the
magpie.
Caves
There are several limestone caves sited about half an hours trek
from each other. The most striking is the Gua Batu Tinggi, which
resembles a dug out boat. A 10 minute walk from the Resrt, past padi
feilds and kampung houses will bring you to Gua Batu Tinggi, also
known as Batu Kajang Hilir. The Sungai Kenong passes beneath this
cave. Local folklore has it that the cave was formed when a boat
carrying the King�s messenger from Pekan was turned into stone. This
cave is approximately 122 to 152 meter above sea level. Here you can
find a variety of plant life that includes orchids, fig trees and
epiphytes that grow on larger trees.
 This
diverse flora in turn attracts a variety of birds. A 30 � 35 minutes
walk from Gua Batu Tinggi through virgin forests will bring you to
Gua Batu Tangga. Gua Tangga has rock formations which look like a
flight of stairs. If luck has it, you might be able to spot the
mouse-deer or �pelanduk� (tragulu javanicas), porcupine or even an
elephant. Another 10 mninute walk away is the Gua Batu Tangkap.
Locals believe that the defeat of the Japanese in WWII ad an effect
on the rock formation. The site is suitable for wildlife
observation. However its main inhabitants are the bats. Other caves
include Gua Batu Telahup, Gua Kesung, Gua Hijau, Gua Buta, and Gua
Harimau.
Climbing
activities include the climb up Gunung Kesung and Gunung Putih. Any
one in good physical condition can climb the limestone range of the
Kenong Valley. Enroute you may see footprints of the desert goat (capriconnis
sumatrensis. Believed to be kept dwarfs, only selected people may
actually see one. It is estimated that only 2-4 desert goats are
actually surviving in this range. At the Air Terjun Tingkat, (Seven
Step Waterfalls), swimming, angling and picnics can be enjoyed.
 Accommodation
The Persona Rimba is a complex of traditionally designed wooden
chalets with restaurants, information centre, souvenir shop and
attractive camping sites with facilities.
The complex with its harmony with nature is only lighted with
gasoline lamps. At present, there are 4 units of wooden huts at the
park to cater for overnight stays. Each chalet is fitted with 2
double-deckers.
Getting There
Kuala Lipis is 171 km from Kuala Lumpur or 250 km from Kuantan. Both
bus and taxi services are available. Rail services link Kuala Lipis
from both Singapore as well as from Kuala Lumpur. A half an hour
walk from Lipis Railway Station will take you to 9th mile Railway
Station. From this point, a 5 minutes walk to Sungai Jelai Jetty for
a twenty minutes boat ride downstream to Tanjung Kiara Jetty before
tracking to
Persona Rimba Resort
Note
A qualified and registered guide must accompany any visitor entering
the park. They are responsible for submitting visitors' forms to the
various authorities prior to entering the park.
RELATED LINKS
Kenong Rimba Area Map
Map with locations display of Caves,
campsites, walking trails and observations hides
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