State	Johore
Location	Taman Negara Endau Rompin, 20 km NE of Bekok
Coordinates and map	East 103 14' North 02 27'
Water Source	Sungai Selai
Waterfall Profile	Near Vertical Fall
Accessibility	National Park, trekking

Unknown Endau Rompin

The Endau Rompin National Park is the second largest national park in Peninsular Malaysia. Besides the main entrance, at Kg Peta, there is another entry point at Kg Selai for the southern regions of the park. In this relatively unknown part of Endau Rompin, there is a powerful waterfall, the Taka Tinggi. To reach Kg Selai, take the Yong Peng exit of the North-South Expressway, direction Labis and follow the signs for Bekok.

Continue to the recreational park of Sungai Bantang, where you can organise transport to the park and guides. You can drive yourself to the base camp at Lubuk Tapah, but inside the park the tracks are bad and a 4WD is needed. After registration at the Ranger Station you will pass a few Orang Asli villages.

The tracks can become very bad in the rainy season. When you reach the Selai river, you will be suprised by the nice and well maintained Base camp. There is also a campsite. There is a number of basic chalets, kitchen facilities, but you must bring your own food.

The powerful awe-inspiring Takah Tinggi

From the Base Camp it is a 1-2 hour trek along the Selai river to reach the roaring fall. The track is well maintained and clean, difficult spots are provided with rope bridges. The fall can be heard before you see it, as it is around a corner.

It is a big powerful fall, and the pool is not really inviting for a swim. To get a better view point, you have to cross the river. It is good that ropes have been provided for, otherwise it would be a risky adventure.

At the top of the fall there are more rapids. If you have time to explore, there are more waterfalls in the region. One of them, Takah Beringin, you can reach easily on your way back to the camp. This dreamlike fall invites you for a rewarding swim.

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