Sunday 3 March 2019

MALAYSIA - LAKE KENYIR ACTIVITIES

Whether you are an avid adventurer or an urban dweller on a spontaneous holiday, Lake Kenyir has a host of activities to suit your needs.

with nature in abundance Lake Kenyir is unexplored playground. With caves, mountains, waterfalls, rivers and lakes, there is something for everyone , especially where outdoor activities are concerned.

Outdoor activities reign at Lake Kenyir, be it strolls in the park , jungle trekking , mountain hiking , cave expeditions, wading beneath the waterfalls , rafting down the rapids and a multitude of other water sports at the lake.

Escape to Lake Kenyir , leave your hectic world behind, the only amenities you will need here are your favourite fishing rod and your trusted flashlight.

KENYIR ISLAND HOPING 
Lake Kenyir's many islands of varying sizes and terrain beckon the intrepid thrill seeker where countless adventures and mysteries await . Kenyir Island Hopping is a new Kenyir tourist attraction.

It is a combination of different kinds of island themes based on natural habitat, flora & fauna and the Kenyir ecosystem.

There are currently 4 island hopping destination that include the Butterfly Park, Bird Park , Tropical garden and Orchid garden. Whilst future developments are underway to several Eco Parks, Heliconia Garden , Cactus Garden , Grape Garden , Rambutan Garden and Botanical Garden.

FISHING 
Lake Kenyir is a favourite getaway for ardent anglers. Breeding grounds if numerous game fish like Kelisa ( Scleropages Formosos), Kelah ( Tor Tambroides) , Toman ( Channa Micropeltes) , Baung ( Mystus Nemurus) , Sebarau ( Hampala Macrolepidota) and Lampam ( Puntius Schwanenfeldis)  abound in the many rivers and tributaries of the great lake.

Anglers are encouraged to fish at dedicated spots such as Cacing, Leban, Petuang , Saok and Terengganu River. Private boat operators and most chalets or resorts can organise fishing trips to these remarkable spots with provision of the compulsory fishing permit from the Wildlife Department.

The lake has a water catchment area of 38000 hectares with over 300 species of freshwater fish. The dead tress recessed under water serve as a breeding ground for the fish as algae sprout on the trees, while the branches serve as the main form of sustenance. The fish thrive near estuaries where nutrients are found in abundance. Large scale fish breeding is also done in cages at some areas of the lake with estimates of 60 tonnes of fish harvested yearly.

CAMPING , JUNGLE TREKKING & BIRD WATCHING 
if outdoor  activities are your priority , Lake Kenyir provides an  ideal rendezvous with Mother Nature where peaceful camp sites are plentiful in and around the lake. With miles and miles of shoreline, hundreds of archipelagos dotting the lake, and numerous secluded jungle trails and mountainous paths located throughout Lake Kenyir, camping , jungle trekking and bird watching are favourite past times among visitors to the lake.

Popular campsites have been setup along Gawi Jetty and  Bewah Cape, and also along the rivers of Saok, Lasir, tembat and Lawit. With guide to assist , challenging trails up Mount Gagau and Lawit reward trekkers with a beautiful , tranquil and unforgettable sight of the endless horizons the great lake bestows.

WATER SPORTS 
The lake's boundless horizon and endless waterways aren't only ideal for fishing expeditions, but also provide ample opportunity for various water sports. Promoted as a water sport circuit , adrenaline junkies can take part in kayaking, canoeing, boating, jet skiing , rafting , shooting rapids and many other water related activities.

Lake Kenyir is also host to various international extreme sports events such as Regatta, Triathlon, angling competitions, 4x4 off road challenges, as well as mountain bike and motocross championships, where teams compete in a varied range of sports and outdoor activities, in the water on land , or through a combination of the two .

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