If you’re searching for a hidden gem, there’s a picturesque waterfall and treehouse, hidden in the jungle just three hours drive from Singapore. Takah Pengkoi Treehouse & Waterfall is a nature reserve gaining popularity across social media for its serene natural beauty and exotic waterfall with exciting water slides. Located in Bekok in Johor in Malaysia, the area is a unique camping and relaxation spot not well known to travellers. Here’s what we know:
Secret waterfall and slide near Singapore
Takah Pengkoi features a secret waterfall with strong water gushes and two exciting, fast natural slides for a thrilling adventure. The site provides several outdoor activities for nature lovers like swimming, hiking, BBQ and picnic facilities, and a spot of culture with indigenous people. Definitely, it’s a fun place to take children and teenagers.
This beautiful site is part of private grounds at Orang Asli Village around 12km from Bekok town. In fact, Bekok sits at the western entrance to one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world: Endau Rompin National Park.
Additionally, those who want to truly immerse themselves in nature can stay in treehouses, chalets, or even camp at the location for a unique staycation experience in a lush surrounding. Otherwise, Takah Pengkoi costs RM15 (S$4.50) per person for a day pass.
How to get there from Singapore
Reaching Takah Pengkoi from Singapore is pretty straightforward. The journey from Singapore to Takah Pengkoi in Bekok in Johor takes around three hours by car via the Johor Bahru border crossing into Malaysia. The most common route by drivers is via the North-South Expressway (E2) from Johor Bahru.
Visitors online have expressed the road from the payment booth to the waterfall zone often has uneven roads so proceed with caution while driving. Otherwise, those without a car can take public transport to nearby towns such as Bekok and arrange to use other public transport to reach the area.
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