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I still remember in the 80s when we go for the 4wd jungle adventure, upon arrival at the village at the edge of the jungle or even when were passing through the Orang Asli village, we were greeted like lord.

Beside giving donation and the goodies to their children, the kampung folks enjoy and admire our highly modified hardcore 4wd vehicles. In their eyes we can see their excitement with our vehicles. They admire when we demonstrated our skill driving the 4wd passing through the obstacles.

Oh yes! Of course we need to tackle an obstacle one at a time. We drove cautiously and skillfully in passing through the obstacles, especially during climbing and going down the tough and slippery hills.

But now, the younger generation 4wd enthusiasts are completely different. Either be driving on the highway or muddy offroad, they just simply speeding without concern of their own safety.

Worst still when they are passing through the Orang Asli villages. Without concern of the children standing nearby they race among themselves. The roar of the engines and the squeaky of the tyres not only bring disturbance to the Orang Asli but it damage the village paths.

The routes to the Orang Asli villages are badly damage due to the hardcore offroad tyres. The peaceful and the tranquility of Orang Asli village come to chaos. Their anger lead them to serious actions.

The 4wd convoy are not welcome to their villages any more. Even to pass through will only be permitted after negotiation with the headman's as all the routes passing through their villages are block with the huge timber logs.

It has been quite some time I have not organize any camping event. However, towards end of May, there is going to be a very thrill and adventure camping coming up.

Further more I was informed that the campsite has been raining very heavily for the past few weeks. As such I am sure the route is going to be very tricky and tough. Indeed it's going to be another great camping adventure.

So I would like to advise the participants to be more prepared. Brings more foods and make sure the 4WD are all fully equips with the offroad equipments and use the adventure offroad tires.

As this trip is a non profit making, I just like to remind the participants to bear their own cost. I'm only organizing the event out of my interest and I'll provide a free technical advice. But most important, the participants willing to experience the tough adventure camping trip.


First stop before hitting offroad


Mild offroad to the campsite (luckily it's dry, if it rain this offroad tends to be very tricky and tough)


Faizal with his Isuzu D'Max


Tackling the fisrt off-road obstacle


Our fisrt stop at the Kayangan Village (350ft above sea level)


Sadai (The Headman) house at Kayangan Village


Stop by at the village sundry shop. Actually this shop sell more things than 7E. You can even buy petrol and motorcycle parts here.


Upon arrival at the Lata Serpik waterfall


Posing at the fisrt stop waterfall Lata Serpik


"I love durian"


Durian feast otw to campsite


View of the Orang Asli village


Tok Batin Yop Lui (The Headman - his face looks like the character in 'God Must Be Crazy)


Bamboo Rice (Rice stuff in the bamboo and burn it)

After the Tibang chaos camping trip, my camping buddy, Dean requested that we look for new camp site for another night camping.



Initially I thought of taking him and his group for camping at my orchard. I feel it's great to camp on the hill top and put up the tents underneath the 'petai' tree. But my partner is against my idea as there is no river nearby the orchard.



Alternatively we camp at 'Pecah Batu' river nearby the Orang Asli village. Eventually we were told the off road to the place is in a very terrible condition. In past a few 4WD's try to tackle the obstacles ended their vehicles in the workshop. So we scrap off the idea to go there.



As I came to understand that is one camp site at the top of the waterfall near Rasau village. So we try to locate it but ending in the merry-go-round.



Our local scout suggested we camp at one camp site. I agreed. As he was guiding us the route to go there, a couple of times we ended at somebody orchards. Dean with his impatient altitude got heated up. Huhuhu...!



Eventually our patient pay off. We finally arrived at the camp site just before the sun set. It's a cozy and beautiful camp site by the smooth flowing river. Hahaha...!



Initially it's quite scary as there is an abandoned chalet that was build resemblance to the Sarawak long house. But the beauty part of it, there's a 5-star toilet facilities complete with shower. Ahahah...!



Another good deal with that cam site, it has an electricity supply. Hohoho...



Then we can have a camping in style with our laptop. Hehehe....!



Before we set up our tents, a middle age couple came with a Land Rover. To my surprise, they are the owner of the place. As requested, the granted our request to camp there for free. Hooray hooray....!!



As I wrote this posting, I just have a lengthy discussion with the owner, Jamal and Yatie. They agreed to my proposition to promote the camp site. As for the scary abandoned long house chalet, they will get the workers to demolish it.

As proposed, they agreed the place to be call 'US RIVER CAMP'. And soon, I'll organize a camping-in-style at this new camp site.

Despite the hindrance that we faced in organizing the Tibang Nature Camp last weekend, overall the camping trip was very successfully. Most of the participants would like us to organize again after the Chinese New Year.



Earlier all plans goes as schedule. My wife will cook the local dishes and another chef will cook western foods. But last minute this western food chef throw the towel against us and we have to take care of everything.



Come the day, as requested all participants was waiting for me at the meeting point. To my surprise, this western food chef was there with his black Hilux. Adding more surprise, he invited his friends to tag along and joined the camping for free.



Anyway it doesn't matter to me. Either you pay or not, it won't make me rich or poorer. But being in the group, it's good to talk to each other rather than being stuck-up and snobbish.



Well, that the last for it. The next Gapis 4WD camping trip will solely be under the Gapis 4WD admin group only.



Last but not least, our great appreciation to Dean Rahim and his wife Halimah and her friend Ena for lending the helping hands despite paying for the camping trip.



Our thank you too to Ah Heng and his wife for understanding our difficulties.



Thumbs up to all the participants including their children who enjoy the trip.

Due to the overwhelming responds from the participants in the past camping trips, with the long holiday towards end of this month, I decided to organize another camping trip for the city folks.

Named, 'Tibang Nature Camp' will take the participants to the beautiful scenic river at Ulu Slim, which is only about two hours drive from Kuala Lumpur.

The 3 days 2 nights camping trip will be full of fun and excitement, beside experience the feeling of peace and tranquility in being close to mother nature.

Camping Package Include:
Complete organization of the camping program:-
- Assistance and advice on camping procedure and handling
of camp equipment’s.
- Guided journey between destinations.
- 2 Dinner / 2 breakfast / 2 luncheon
- Main tent.

Camping Handy Notes:
Cost - RM150.00 per head for catering.
- Your own transports.
- Meals and drinks other than those specified.
- Jungle trekking, fishing, games & visit to Kg. Orang Asli

Suggestion to bring along:
- Toiletries
- Personal items.
- Pair of sandals
- Swimming wear
- Your own snacks or titbits if you like
- Mineral water or juices
- Own sleeping bag
- Own tent
- Own air mattress
- Torchlight
- Sneakers
- Own plate (for your meals)
- Own drinking mug/cup
- camping knife