Panti Rainforest Awakening from Desaru Johor - Share Tour Option

The Panti Forest Reserve covers nearly 275 sq km of lowland dipterocarp rainforest. It is home to over 25 species of mammals, including the critically endangered Malayan Tiger, Asiatic Elephant and Malayan Tapir.

It is also home to the very loveable, White-handed Gibbon, Pig-tailed Macaques and Banded Langurs. An early start ensures that we arrive at the Bunker Trail in time to listen to the rainforest ‘dawn chorus’ made up of songbirds, cicadas, and sometimes the ‘whooping’ calls of the White-handed Gibbons.

At the entrance to the Bunker Trail, we transfer onto the rear of our bird mobile and slowly drive along this 14 km long stretch of dirt road on the lookout for birds, primates and other wildlife. Several km into the journey we will stop to trek and explore a quiet jungle trail. Here your nature guide will unravel some of the interesting plants, trees, insects, and small mammals we may chance upon.

<div>The Panti Forest Reserve, spanning nearly 275 sq km of lowland dipterocarp rainforest, is a haven for diverse wildlife, including over 25 mammal species such as the critically endangered Malayan Tiger, Asiatic Elephant, and Malayan Tapir, alongside the charming White-handed Gibbon, Pig-tailed Macaques, and Banded Langurs. An early start allows us to experience the rainforest's 'dawn chorus' of songbirds, cicadas, and gibbon calls. At the Bunker Trail entrance, we switch to a bird mobile for a slow, 14 km drive, watching for birds, primates, and other wildlife. Midway, we embark on a jungle trail trek, where our nature guide reveals fascinating plants, trees, insects, and small mammals, enriching our understanding of this vibrant ecosystem.</div>