WEST MALAYSIA TOURS

Popular Locations To Visit

• Habitat: Lowland dipterocarp rainforest

• Key species:

  • Crested Fireback

  • Garnet Pitta

  • Great Argus

  • Green Broadbill

• Why go: Malaysia’s premier national park with over 350 bird species recorded. Good for both forest and riverine species.

• One of the top birding spots in Southeast Asia. Easily accessible with excellent trails and high bird density.

• Elevation: ~1,200m (cool montane forest)

• Key species:

  • Malayan Whistling-thrush (endemic)

  • Fire-tufted Barbet

  • Silver-eared Mesia

  • Long-tailed Broadbill

• Habitat: Mangroves, mudflats, secondary forest

• Key species:

  • Milky Stork

  • Black-capped Kingfisher

  • Mangrove Pitta

• Why go: Great for waterbirds and mangrove specialists. Easy access and close to Kuala Lumpur.

• Habitat: Remote rainforest, part of the Belum-Temengor Forest Complex

• Key species:

  • Plain-pouched Hornbill

  • Great Slaty Woodpecker

  • White-crowned Hornbill

• Why go: One of the only places in Malaysia where you can see all 10 species of Malaysian hornbills.

• Habitat: Coastal forest, rice fields, mangroves

• Key species:

  • Brown-winged Kingfisher

  • Great Hornbill

  • Oriental Pied Hornbill

• Why go: A mix of habitats and scenic birding. Also a good spot for beginner birders.

• Habitat: Lower montane forest (~800–1,000m)

• Key species:

  • Ferruginous Partridge

  • Red-headed Trogon

  • Blue Nuthatch

• Why go: A lesser-known alternative to Fraser’s Hill, with some overlapping species and fewer crowds.

BUKIT TINGGI (PAHANG)

LANGKAWI ISLAND (KEDAH)

ROYAL BELUM STATE PARK (PERAK)

FRASER'S HILL (PAHANG)

TAMAN NEGARA NATIONAL PARK (PAHANG)

KUALA SELANGOR NATURE PARK (SELANGOR)

GUNUNG TAHAN/ GUNUNG BENOM (TAMAN NEGARA HIGHLANDS)

• Habitat: High montane forest

• Key species:

  • Mountain Peacock-pheasant (endemic)

  • Malaysian Rail-babbler

• Why go: Harder to access, but rich in rare endemics for experienced birders.

KRAU WILDLIFE RESERVE (PAHANG)

PANTAI REMIS & BAGAN DATUK (PERAK)

• Habitat: Lowland rainforest

• Key species:

  • Blue-banded Kingfisher

  • Rufous-collared Kingfisher

• Why go: Less disturbed and offers chances to spot shy forest birds.

• Habitat: Coastal wetlands

• Key species:

  • Migratory shorebirds (e.g. sandpipers, plovers)

  • Herons, egrets

• Why go: Excellent for migratory waders and coastal bird photography.

P.S: These aren't the only places we take you!