Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
GEMIA ISLAND, TERENGGANU
Gemia Island, is a tiny, rocky island covered in tropical scenery 5km from the east coast of Pennisular Malaysia. The island is only a few hundred metres from the popular Kapas Island, but often overlooked. There a hort 45 minute trek from the jetty that will allow you to discover the variety of flora and fauna found in the island. The island is also the hatching ground for four species of marine turtle. One could discover the marine lives surround the island by either snorkelling or scuba diving. The island is privately owned and there is only one resort. A perfect gateway.
ROYAL BELUM FOREST, GRIK PERAK
Royal Belum is located in Grik, Perak covering an area about 290,000 hectres where half of the area is covered by virgin forests. At least 60 salt licks are scattered around the Belum area ususally covered with tracks from the Sambar Deer, the Kijangs, Tapir, Elephants, wild Boars, and the Sumatran Rhino. It is also the home of 10 different hornbills and a wide range of flora including the Rafflesia. The area is also the home of Temiar tribe who often live in groups along Sungai Sara
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