Earth Lodge Ulu Muda
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#20 of 377 Specialty Lodging in Kedah
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Ulu Muda Forest Reserve Malaysia
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We are a small ecolodge cum fields research center located smack in the middle of the jungle. Only accessible by boat after a 1 hour to 2 hour trip depending on water level. The lodge caters to the intrepid nature traveler who does not mind some discomforts while savouring the unexpected comforts offered this far from civilazation as one immerses in the Malayan rainforest.Small numbers of guests makes stays at Earth Lodge private and personalized. We always strive to comply with ecotourism principles in our operations.Run as a conservation enterprise, we are active in advocacy work with local conservation NGO's aiming for better management and protection of this important conservation area.
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This is a great place to go for a very real rainforest experience delivered by a very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable host and we were really well looked after. Highlights for us were relaxing at the lodge, listening to the sounds of the rainforest, especially the dawn and dusk sounds of insects, frogs and gibbons; morning and evening boat trips on the river; cruising down the river on inner tubes (so cool and relaxing!), discovering insects of all different shapes, sizes and colours; getting a really privileged chance to observe honey being harvested at the tualang tree; having wonderful food prepared for us throughout our stay; and learning so much from Hymeir. He is a wonderful host! We didn't want to leave! Thanks so much to Hymeir and Ami (skilled boatman and…
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Date of stay: April 2014
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Earth Lodge is not for those who cannot live without the creature comforts of air-conditioned rooms, fancy toilets and luxurious foods. It is also not for the squirmish who cannot stand leeches swarming all around them while trekking in the jungle. It is suited for nature lovers who want to immerse themselves in the Malaysian rainforest. Hymeir has intimate knowledge about the caves, birds, animals and insects of Ulu Muda. Under his guidance, you will get to visit a cave (after trekking for two hours in leech-infested jungle) and salt licks, and get to observe him check camera traps. White-handed gibbons, eagles, wild boars, hornbills and, if lucky, elephants, are some of the animals you might get to see. Apart from cameras, binoculars are useful to have. Of course, leech socks…
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Date of stay: November 2013
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MalaysiaKedah
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