One of the special treks is the new Canopy Walk near the park's headquarters. The panoramic view over the jungle and the river is spectacular, and with a little luck you will spot wild animals. A high point of any visit to Taman Negara, literally and figuratively, is a hike up Gunung Tahan, which leads through a variety of vegetation zones. Tents and supplies must be carried in from the starting point, Kampong Kuala Tahan Headquarters. On the second day, which is extremely strenuous due to the ups and downs of the path, one usually reaches Kuala Puteh, where a river offers refreshment and sometimes even fresh fish.
More rivers await on the following day and, perhaps, the odd jungle animal.
Then the climb begins. However, knowing that you'll reach the summit and look out over all of Taman Negara within a matter of three hours is generally enough to warm the soul. It's a real advantage to have a member of the Orang Ash along as a guide through the park. These include the Negrito group called Semang, the oldest of the Orang Aslis. Only about 2,000 of this group still live in Malaysia.