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Birding Tour in Taman Negara Kuala Tahan –
Choices of 2-Full Day, 3-Full Day and 4-Full Day Programs
(Lowland Dipterocarp Rainforest)

2–FULL DAY PROGRAM
Day 01
Arrival and Check-in
Evening at leisure

Day 02
Morning – Birding along Terisek Trail and Canopy Walkway
A good introduction of lowland forest birds and popular trail for Crested Fireback, Asian Fairy Bluebird, Crested Partridge, White-rumped Shama, Diard’s Trogon, Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Black-naped Monarch etc

Afternoon – Boating along Tahan River.
Tahan River is one of many tributaries of Tembeling River flow from Mount Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia. This narrow river is a popular sightings of Blue-banded Kingfisher, Dusky Broadbill, Black and Red Broadbill, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Straw-headed Bulbul, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Malaysian Blue Flycatcher etc.

Day 03
Morning – Birding along Simpon Trail
Another popular trail for lowland forest birds including Great Argus, Chestnut-winged Babbler, Blue-winged Leafbird, Great Slaty Woodpecker, Green Broadbill, Banded Broadbill etc

Afternoon – Boating along Tembeling River
Look out for various hornbills flying across Tembeling River especially Rhinoceros Hornbill, Great Hornbill and the calls of Helmeted Hornbill; Lesser Fish Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Hill Myna etc

Day 04
After Breakfast at respective resort’s restaurant, depart for next destination
End of Tour

ZEST Leisure Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd (654400-A/ KPL 4994)
NW-03-20, Cova Square, Kota Damansara 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 013-3319822 E-mail: birdgroup.tamannegara@gmail.com / reservations@zest.com.my URL: www.zest.com.my / www.tamannegarapahang.com

3–FULL DAY PROGRAM

Day 01 – Day 03

Similar as in the 2 Full Day Program

Additional Tours on Day 04
Morning – Birding along Jenut Muda
Jenut Muda is a natural saltlick near Park HQ. The trail is undulating and off the beaten track. A good introduction of lowland forest birds and popular trail for Crested Fireback, Garnet Pitta, Giant Pitta, Crested Jay, Crested Partridge, Orang-backed Woodpecker, Malaysian Rail Babbler, Scarlett-rumped Trogon, Red-naped Trogon, Black-and-red Broadbill, etc

Afternoon – Boating at Gua Telinga Trail
The trail used to be popular for cave exploration at Gua Telinga, now it has become another off the beaten track due to the cave closure in 2009. Another hidden treasure for the pittas like Garnet Pitta, Giant Pitta, Hooded Pitta, Banded Pitta, Black-and-yellow Broadbill, etc

Day 05
After Breakfast at respective resort’s restaurant, depart for next destination
End of Tour

4–FULL DAY PROGRAM

Day 01 – Day 04
Similar as in the 3 Full Day Program

Additional Tours on Day 05
Morning – Birding along Swamp Loop
Swamp Loop has a proper boardwalk and near to Park HQ. A good introduction of lowland forest birds and popular trail for Crested Fireback, Asian Fairy Bluebird, Crested Partridge, White-rumped Shama, Diard’s Trogon, Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Black-naped Monarch etc

Afternoon – Birding at Seberang Ara
The trail will pass through old staff quarters of Park Ranger opposite of Park HQ. Now it has become another “off-the- beaten-track for more than a decade. Another hidden treasure for the Garnet Pitta, Giant Pitta, Hooded Pitta, Banded Pitta, Malaysian Rail Babbler, Great Argus, Malayan Peacock Pheasant, etc

Day 06
After Breakfast at respective resort’s restaurant, depart for next destination
End of Tour

Contact :
ZEST LEISURE TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD (654400–A / KPL 4994)
NW-03-20, Cova Square, Kota Damansara
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
MALAYSIA

WhatsApp : +6013 3319822 (Meor)
E-mail : birdgroup.tamannegara@gmail.com
Website : www.tamannegarapahang.com