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Babies of all ages can swim with the resident mahseer at the Kelah Fish Sanctuary.
spectacular stalagmites and stalactites, and mountain trails where wildlife encounters are always possible. It is also possible to trek from Lake Kenyir
to Taman Negara, which involves several days of trekking and can only be done with an experienced guide. Other activities
include sport fishing (very popular, primarily for giant snakehead) and bird watching, with over 350 bird species in the area.
Local facilities, each on its own island, include
an Orchid Park, a Herb Garden with interpretive centre and reflexology path, a Butterfly Park and
the Kelah Fish Sanctuary, where visitors can swim with mahseer fish. Most of these attractions can be visited through island- hopping tours. Accommodation is available for every budget and ranges from campsites to live-aboard houseboats to luxurious island resorts.
Brightly painted houseboats are just one of Lake Many of the larger islands offer a selection of Kenyir’s many accommodation choices. comfortable chalets.