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Sleepy Kuala Selangor

Kuala Selangor is a quiet town at the river mouth of the Selangor river about an hours drive from Kuala Lumpur.

The fireflies is the biggest attraction of Kuala Selangor.Located at the coastal village of Kampong Kuantan, a typical agricultural village surrounded by fruits orchard, oil palm and coconut plantations. It is located on the bank of Selangor River, 56km from Kuala Lumpur. As you travel to this village, you will see the gradual change of the landscape of the countryside.

Just after dusk, cruising up stream on a boat, you will be fascinated to see the spectacular display on the mangrove trees. Here, millions of fireflies present you with a dazzling display of lights flickering in synchrony that resemble twinkling lights on a Christmas tree. However, the fireflies shy to appear if it rains. Most visitors travel here in the evening just to marvel at the wonder of nature before adjourning to a nearby restaurant for a good and delicious seafood dinner.

The second attraction of Kuala Selangor are the Silverleaf Monkeys. Those dark haired monkeys have a silver shining on their fur. The Silverleaf babies have orange fur as compared with the adults. After two months they get the silver colour of the elderly monkeys. The Silverleaf Monkeys are a delight to meet. They are gentle and seem to always have a thank you for every piece of food given.

Situated at the mouth of the Selangor River lies the Kuala Selangor Nature Park, haven of resident and migratory birds (from as far as Siberia and Northern China) and a host of other amazing wildlife.

Kuala Selangor Nature Park is a unique slice of landscape made up of 497 acres (201 hectares) of secondary forest; formerly a mangrove forest. After the land was reclaimed along the coast, the mangrove forest was unable to sustain itself. Thus the secondary forest is now mainly dominated by strangling figs and other coastal trees like the Cordia dichtama; along with the mangrove fern. Mangroves however still cover about 234 acres (95 hectares) of the park. These trees have been allowed to rejuvenate within the boundaries of the park.

There are four clearly marked trails varying from 30 minutes to 80 minutes - maps of which are available at the entry point. In the centre of the park, a bird wading lake stands picturesquely; the brackish water is taken from the estuary of the Selangor River. The lake provides a roosting and feeding site for the many bird species.



Here, at the height of the migratory bird season, normally around September - a large variety of birds find their way to this haven. Seeking respite from the winter months the birds come from as far away as northern China and Siberia. As many as 100,000 wading birds of 30-odd species have been recorded to converge here at the height of the season. The season lasts until April of the following year. At least 156 resident and migratory species have been sighted over the years. They include shrikes, kingfishers, pond herons, bee-eaters, water cocks and a variety of waders. The rare Norman Greenshank and Mangrove Pitta have also been spotted here. Avid bird watchers (as well as amateurs alike) should find quite an oasis here. 

Experience a Kelong out at sea

 For an unforgettable experience, spend a few days on a Kelong out at sea. A Kelong is a Malay word to describe a form of offshore platform built predominantly with wood, and can be found in waters off Malaysia.

Kelongs are built by fishermen primarily for fishing purposes, although larger structures can also function as dwellings for them and their families. They used to be built without the need for nails, using rattan to bind tree trunks and wooden planks together. Anchored into the sea bed using wooden piles of about 20 metres in length and driven about 6 metres into the sea.

A Kelong now offers food and lodging and an opportunity to experience an oasis of tranquility nestled among beautiful islands and untouched by modern development. Your ticket to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy the rustic charm of a fishing outpost, relax and unwind to the sound of gentle waves and savor the beauty of its amazingly beautiful sunrise and sunsets … Go on…engage yourself in some of the most exciting fishing or simply take a dip at the beach on a nearby island.

Whatever you choose to do, you are sure to delight in the best nature has to offer at a Kelong. – a floating Resort at Sea.

An Elephant Santuary

About 150 km or no more than 2 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur lies Kuala Gandah Elephant Santuary.  

The sanctuary is managed by the Malaysian Department of Wildlife and National Parks. A base for the Elephant Relocation Team which started in 1974. Being the only centre in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing, translucent problem elephants from areas where their habitats are constantly being encroached by plantations, to Malaysia's National Parks such as Taman Negara.  

Over the past 25 years the team has successfully relocated around 400 elephants to national parks, bringing the wild elephant population in Malaysia from an alarming low of 500 to about 1200 (2003). The santuary offers visitors a hands-on introduction and an up close encounter to the largest mammal on earth. Visitors can feed, ride the elephants and help bath  them in the shallow river. The juniors have sense of humour, so watch out for a dunking as you try to clamber up their backs!

Candat Sotong : Squid (Ija) Jigging

3 squids at one go

South China Sea on the East Coast of Malaysia is teeming with squids and the methods of jigging have remain since generations. What used to be a source of income has now becoming a popular recreational activity for all ages. If you arrive during squid jigging season (May-August), a very special activity can be arranged for you to experience squid jigging.

Squid jigging is carried out on specialised traditional fishing boats at night. Powerful lights illuminate the water, attracting the squid which gather in the shaded area under the boat. Let your jig drop into the water and start by jerking the rod up to about 3 feet and repeat this action occasionally. Squid will bite as the jig falls and the bites are very subtle. You need to pay high attention to its bites.Black ink will be squirted out when you raise them out of the water.

When you come back from your jigging trip, perhaps you can have fresh squib seasoned with your sashimi or just sotong goreng similar to squid tempura….An experience to savour.

A cold box full of a days catch

Freshly jigged squid, some as long as 2 feet