A few months back, I decided to join a group of adventurers to Tibang Waterfall in Ulu Slim, Perak. I didn’t really had time to write about it and was really occupied with other stuff. Tibang waterfall was listed as ‘difficult’ in terms of accessibility on the wtaerfallsofmalaysia website. The trip leader mentioned that off road (4WD) vehicles are necessary. I checked with them if my little Vitara is okay, they said Yes and we are all set.
Carpooling isn’t my best attribute. The thought of having a complete stranger in the car with me on a couple of hours drive is dreadful. I used to offer rides on public trips like these but after a few incidents of strangers wetting, littering and complaining about how my Vitara’s air-cond is not working and how bumpy it is…I now say to the world…get your own ride! Exceptions to my friends of course or at the very least people that I have met or correspond before.
Some of the typical gear I pack for my jungle trips
So, it was like 530am and I am already up and ready to go. My gear I packed consists of the usual stuff…my minimal kit, a spare change of clothes, my jungle boots and some feed. A throw bag just in case and of course my camera. First destination: Slim River town, Perak.
After almost a hour of driving, destination in sight
At around 6am in the morning, I was already on the Guthrie Expressway. I think I only saw two other cars that morning on that particular highway. It was dark and kind of spooky. The good thing about Guthrie Expressway is that it cuts through the main, car jammed city but the downside is that you have to pay like endless number of tolls to get onto the PLUS highway.
Get off the Slim River exit on the PLUS highway and take the left turn at the junction below…I am already in Slim River town.
Finally...Slim River