Kenyir Elephant Village Conservation (KECV)

Helweiz — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 22:17:33 +0800

Terengganu – Kenyir Elephant Conservation Village

Kenyir Lake became one of the most magnificent tourist sports in Terengganu as well as in Malaysia. Kenyir luxurious forest is located in the district of Hulu Terengganu. It is believed that the rain forest is the world oldest tropical rainforest. The forest also serves as a part of Malaysia National Park

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Kenyir elephant conservation village (KECV) is the home of 12 elephant currently with the plan of expanding more in the near future. All of the elephants in this park are all wild elephant caught from all over peninsular Malaysia. They are then kept in this reserved forest which located in the middle of the Telemong river where they can roam free within the big area. The area are guarded with electrical fences to keep the elephant from going out and keep other animal from coming in.

Where to Stay

You could make Kuala Berang your base camp or choose any of the resorts near Lake Kenyir itself or on any of the nearby islands. If you want to splurge, try Lake Kenyir Resort & Spa for a luxurious treat. Other options that are available are houseboats if you are feeling adventurous enough.
How to Get There

From Kuala Lumpur, it would take you at least 7 to 8 hour if you are driving by road. From Kuala Lumpur, take the East Coast Expressway to Kuala Jeneris and onwards to Kenyir. Alternatively, take the Karak Highway to Kuantan and along the coastal road through Kemaman, Dungun, Kuala Terengganu and subsequently to Lake Kenyir.

You could also drive to the Kenyir Elephant Village or catch a bus to it from Kuala Berang or Kuala Terranganu. The closest airport, Sultan Mahmud Airport is located near Kuala Terranganu. If you are flying down to Kuala Terranganu, you could take a taxi from the airport to the main jetty Pangkalan Gawi at Lake Kenyir itself. The rest of your trip is by oat across the Lake. Do remember to check and request the hotel or resort you have made reservations to arrange for airport transportation.

The ticket price of one person with mykad (Malaysia) will be RM40, and without MyKad will be RM100.

It really a place worth a visit.

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Kenyir Elephant Village Conservation (KECV)