Established in 1993, Johor Endau-Rompin National Park with an area of 48,905 ha is the largest protected area in the South of Peninsular Malaysia. The oldest rainforest located in Southeast Johor is a treasure of biodiversity and a critical habitat that is very important for the survival of endangered megafauna in the country, including Malayan tigers, Malayan tapirs and Asian elephants.
There are two main entrances to the Johor Endau Rompin national park which is the Peta entrance located on the eastern border, in Mersing district and the Selai entrance on the southwest border, in Segamat district.
The Selai entrance is named after the main river that flows through the park. The local Orang Asli legend says that once upon a time, a heavenly princess with a hot body temperature descended to earth. The heat emitted from his body caused the great river that flows from the mountains of Gunung Besar to become as small as a cane or in the local language, a piece of cane (or “Jam” in the short language).
The Selai River is smaller than the Endau River and the Jasin River at the entrance to Peta, however, the Selai River provides a calm atmosphere, with beautiful Pelawan trees growing at the water’s edge, their foliage refracting sunlight onto small rock islands teeming with aquatic life. .
“Waterfall” in the language of the local community is takah and Selai is indeed “Takah Country”. Some of the best waterfalls are open to visitors, making for a relaxing focal point, if that doesn’t feel adventurous, try this rainforest trek.
5 interesting places in Selai:
Takah Tinggi – Feel the aura while standing at the foot of this huge waterfall.
Sungai Selai Tubing – Use your strength and wits to conquer the rapids with tire tubes and paddles.
Takah Pandan – Enjoy the beauty of the waterfall and the exciting unique vegetation.
Forest trails – You will surely be captivated by all the little things seen along the trails, both during the day and at night.
