Kenip Waterfalls, No 1 & 2; Part IV

A sandy beach with cool waterfall breeze, what more can one ask for?

We finally arrived at the inner Kenip waterfall after an hour plus of walking through the jungle. The trail opens up to a wide sandy area with the waterfall blowing a gentle cool breeze into my face. Not the most spectacular waterfall but definitely one of the best sites for a group BBQ picnic!

I have seen bigger waterfalls definitely. But this Kenip waterfall has something special to it. The setting is just right. The sand beach, the breeze, the big rock to rest and relax, it is a scene from the movies. And of course, not a soul in sight, not a piece of man made rubbish to be found…nice. For as long as this place stays as remote as this, I reckon it will be safe from being ‘invaded’ by outsiders.

A close up picture of the inner falls

According to Pak Dollah, the waterfall is popular among the local Semais. They come there for rests, picnics or just as a stop on the way to hunt. Turns out there is another waterfall, much deeper in the jungle, take about 2 days walk and Pak Dollah reckons it is much more spectacular than this one. That waterfall will have to wait for another day.

After a short break, we started walking back with a short stop for lunch another Kenip waterfall. This waterfall is the outer fall, much closer to the village where we started. Walking back is relatively easy as it is mostly gradual downhill.

One thing I discovered when walking in the jungle is that walking out or walking back always seems faster and shorter. Perhaps it’s the destination syndrome or perhaps it’s just that the mind boosts itself knowing that the comfort of the car and food stashed in is waiting. For what seems like just minutes, we arrived at the first waterfall. ‘First’ because it is actually located nearer to Kenip village. It’s probably a bigger waterfall but somehow I still prefer the ‘setting’ of the inner one.

The first waterfall, nearer to Kenip village

Pak Dollah at the upper cascade

This is where we enjoyed our RM1.20 take away nasi lemak. A whole fried egg, anchovies with sambal, fragrant rice and slices of cucumber packed in a polystyrene box…all for RM1.20!!

Rahim enjoying his nasi lemak

We took quite a long break here. The water was cold as usual, despite the fact that its noon time and the sun directly above us. After cleaning and rinsing some of our soiled gear, we packed up ready to head back to Kenip village.

Some of the gear I carry with me on this trip drying out

Continue reading…

Part I – A visit to Semai’s village at Pos Betau

Part II – The remote Kampung Kenip

Part III – The walk to Kenip Falls

Final part – Hill rice, blow pipe & traditional fire starter of the Semais