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Jungle Notes - A general guide to jungle adventures |
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 Traveling through the Jungle is a phenomenal experience, but you need to go prepared. If you follow a few simple rules, you will be sure to have a memorable trip. Our Jungle guide provides some useful information and advice, so you can arrived ready for your adventure. Introduction: This guide is intended to assist
you with your preparations and enable you to enjoy the
experience of the jungle to its fullest. We intend the following
facts, pointers and suggestions to ease your journey.
The most important lesson you will learn as you enter this unbelievable adventure is that Mother Nature is the strongest force in the world. We must be careful of her and respect the forest. The weather can change quickly, and if the monsoon rains come you will discover inner strengths to cope with the challenges that face you!!. Water and food These are included in your package Dehydration can make you very ill. It is recommended that plenty of water is drunk, even walking around Kuala Lumpur. Re-hydration Salts If you do become de-hydrated it
is essential to get liquid and salts back into the body quickly
to prevent illness. We will carry Re-hydration Salts in sachets. Watch out for each other. A person who is becoming dehydrated often will not realise. Diarrhoea or loose motions is one of the first symptoms and it will dehydrate a person extremely quickly. Notice if a member of the group keeps dashing off into the bush with toilet paper. Other symptoms are possible feelings of nausea, dizziness or feeling light headed, lethargic and tired, headache, sweating or urinating less. Insect repellent It is recommended to wear a good
repellent that combats not only mosquitoes, but also sand flies,
even in town. The sand fly is much smaller and harder to see and
is common early evening and night. (they bite while you sleep
and can cause slight swelling if the face is bitten). Waterproof bags Keeping clothes and sleeping bags dry in the jungle is difficult. Previous experience has shown that CANOE BAGS are the most effective. These bags are obtainable in different sizes from most good water sports/surfing shops. Even when going through deep rivers etc. the bags prevent water from getting inside to the contents. Camp beds / Sleeping bags / Eating utensils We will provide you with a
stretcher bed and a sleeping bag adequate for the cooler
mountain evenings. Mosquito Nets Will be supplied for your use. Walking Boots & Jungle Boots A good stout pair of boots are required. Green canvas lace-up boots are available in Malaysian camping shops for about RM45-50. They are light to wear and quicker to dry than normal boots. The high leg also helps protect from leeches and insects. It is also recommended to wear a pair of sandals in the river when bathing, and around the camp at night, this will allow your feet to breath and dry. They are very cheap in Malaysia if you need to buy a pair. Anti fungal powder / cream for important personal hygiene and feet The heat and humidity, mud,
rivers and rain can cause "sweat rash" under arms, groin and
chest and if not prevented, is very uncomfortable. Insects and Animals The jungle is alive with all
sorts of wildlife. 99% will avoid human contact (they hear you
and disappear long before you see them). However Leeches are
quite common and latch on even through wet clothing - They don't
hurt and can be easily removed, expect slight bleeding for a
while after. Before sleep always check your legs, arms, neck and
feet for leeches. They get down inside socks and boots and hide
between toes - during the night they feed on your blood and the
first you know is a bloody sleeping bag in the morning. Personal Hygiene It is important to wash/shower/clean the body daily in whatever water source is available. Humid conditions and wet clothing can cause irritable rashes of the skin. Dry clothing and medicated powder helps to keep this at bay. Vaccinations Injections are a matter of personal choice. Your Medical Centre will be able to advise on which injections are commended for Malaysia. Malaria Tables, consult your GP. Drinking river water and rain water Not recommended unless in emergency and only after boiling. Rubbish Everyone is responsible for collecting and transporting their rubbish out of the jungle. We will provide rubbish sacks. Campsite It usually rains at night so the tent is always erected first before anything else. Toilet Etiquette ALL toilet business should be
conducted some distance from the campsite and away from the
water source. With a shovel bury your excrement do not leave it
on the ground with tissue or leaves covering it. Luggage You will only be allowed to bring
into the jungle one holdall or soft bag no bigger than 30" L x
18" W. (Suitcases and additional clothes can be left with the
concierge at your Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Passports can either be
left in the Hotel safe or brought with you in a waterproof bag) Clothing Note:- All clothes used in the jungle will get stained by the mud, especially if wet. It is recommended that you bring clothes you don't mind getting soiled.
Daytime you will live in t-shirts and trousers while working but shorts can be worn the rest of the time. In the mountains the temperature drops at night so you will want your sweatshirt and maybe fleece. Money Malaysian currency is the Ringgit (RM) and can be obtained in
most bureau d' change in UK, but you need to order them.
However, you can normally get a better exchange rate in Kuala
Lumpur (£1 = RM7) Transport Transport from KLIA to Kuala Lumpur is either by taxi (1
hour) or the KLIA Express Train (25 mins). Camera Equipment Humidity in the jungle is high. Rainfall, when it happens, is
very heavy. A hotel shower cap makes an excellent cover for
cameras! Cameras should be kept in a padded bag for protection.
Sun Block Essential, the temperatures rise to 34-36°C and even the toughest skin can burn. Insurance Holiday Insurance is the responsibility of the participant and must be purchased Camping On the jungle trips, we travel as light as possible. Camping equipment supplied includes a sleeping bag, mosquito net and camp beds. Camp is set up beneath large tarpaulins to keep any storms off, and a real 'campsite' atmosphere is created from the very first night.
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