Taman Negara Packing List Tips by bpacker Top 5 Page for this destination

Dressed for an Eternal Sauna

Luggage and bags: Wished I brought a waterproof haversack when I was here. It could have offered protection for my clothing during the wet 2.5 hr journey by boat there.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: ->Bring lots of sleeveless, breathable cotton tops if possible. You'll be sweating buckets in this humid jungle sauna.

->Good long treking pants made of washable material. This will ward off scratches from tree branches and bat droppings can be washed away in a jiffy

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: ->Mossie Repellants a must! Not only do they ward off mozzies, they repel worms and leeches as well.
->Salt, Lighter to ward off Leeches
->Moisturiser / Sunscreen SPF of at least 15
->Cold Medication, I gave some to my friends after a night walk wrecked them with sneezes
->Lonzenges
->Diarohhea medication for upset tummies. The water ain't too clean here so it's better to bring these

Photo Equipment: A "marine pack" ( underwater casing ) for your camera when you're doing the rapids or skinny dipping in a waterfall.

Miscellaneous: Bring a bandana along, perspiration can really irritate your eyes when you're climbing.

Bring Good Hiking Shoes!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring good hiking shoes when you're in Taman Negara because slippers DO NOT offer sufficient protection, even if they are branded TEVAs. Why? Well, your feet will be exposed to lots of blood-lovin' pests called mosquitoes and leeches and the terrain there is bloody awful. Expect broken bridges, staircases, etc due to restless elephants.

Photonote: Shown in picture, Trail Running Shoes by Nike