Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Geli-Geli Ulu Temburong National Park


Salam hormat


On 24th Mar 2019 7.00 am, we gathered at Jetty Bandar for a boat ride to Bangar, Temburong. Hey the  #KoyokAdventureTeam are back in actions after Mt. Kinabalu’s climbing. this  time we went to Ulu Temburong National Park. We called our trip as “Geli-geli Ulu Temburong” and the word “geli-geli” mean quick getaway.
#KoyokAdventureTeam at Campsite
Ulu Temburong National Park is located at Temburong district of Brunei Darulsalam. For most of us, this is first or second time to Ulu Temburong which also known as Green Pearl of Borneo. We took a boat ride from Bandar Seri Begawan to Bangar Temburong and the cost is BND7.00.  The boat ride take about 45 minutes.
Boat ride to Ulu Temburong

We booked our trip through Brother Adi for a day trip and cost us BND90/ pax including transportation from Bangar to Ulu Temburong by van, another boat ride to campsite and Ulu Temburong National Park; lunch and a guide; not to forget activities e.g. jungle trekking, canopy walks and tubing along the river.
Diamond tree 150 years old
From Bangar we took a van to Ulu Temburong around 20 minutes and then a boat ride to campsite for 25 minutes. We were introduced to our guide of the day by name Hafiz. Young and passionate person. At campsite, we had “kuih Melayu” – Malay traditional cookies for breakfast. After nice hot coffee, we continued a boat ride for another 20 minutes to National Park.
Entry to Suspension bridge

Suspension bridge
The short steep stairways up to a suspension bridge. We crossed the suspension bridge and another hiking to canopy areas. If I am not mistaken the total stair is 750 plus. The highlight is the Canopy Walk 47-meter height and reveals impressive view of the Green Pearl of Borneo
Jungle trekking to Canopy Walk
My tip here is do not look down! I am not comfortable with the height or “Acrophobia” but not climbing up may face “jadi bahan setahun” or became a funny joke for a year. Anyway, I made it and wish to return up here again for sunrise view. Insyallah.
View from the Top of Canopy

Definition of Acrophobia from Wikipedia:
Acrophobia is an extreme or irrational fear or phobia of heights, especially when one is not particularly high up. It belongs to a category of specific phobias, called space and motion discomfort, that share both similar causes and options for treatment.
Top of Canopy - 47 meter height

Nazim and Dr. Fahmi

After reached the Canopy “summit”, we walked back to the river for another memorable activities – mini waterfall in hidden area and free fish spa. We trek for 10 minutes to a small pool of free fish spa. I am not felt comfortable with fish pecking at my feet but the rest seem like enjoying so much. 
The hidden waterfall
With a bit of climbing, we were at the hidden mini waterfall. Just imaging, only us swimming here and feel like our private waterfall.Wish too! The fresh water very cool and some spots may reach up to  2-meter depth. We spend nearly an hour swimming here and still feel not enough.
Fresh cool waterfall

We put our life-jacket on and started tubing along the river with some rapids back to campsite. The river current is quite strong. Somehow Dr Fahmi and I were hit an obstacle in the river and fall-out from our tube. We were swept away in the strong current of the river but tried to maintain our "macho-ness"! Ha ha ha it was fun experience for us! It is so true that don’t ever fight with the nature, just swim through and stay calm.
Tubing along the river 

After tubing activity, we felt so hungry – we changed our clothes and the lunch are ready for us. “Nyaman” the Brunei word of delicious. Fascinating experiences.

After rest, we took boat ride back to check-point and van ride to Bangar. By 5 p.m. we were in Bandar Seri Begawan. It worth experience for quick getaway over the weekend. 
Us! 
More coming from #KoyokAdventureTeam... insyallah we plan for Annapurna BaseCamp - ABC - Nepal in September 2019. With this Getaway Adventure in mind, we "force" ourselves to maintain our fitness. 

We make our dream become reality.

SirNoordin
Ulu Temburong 


Link: 
https://sirnoordin.blogspot.com/2019/03/koyok-adventure-team.html
https://sirnoordin.blogspot.com/2019/02/mount-kinabalu-climbing-for-alaf-fund.html



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