About Langkawi
LANGKAWI GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION — THE ANCIENT HEART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
A journey through geological time. Explore the unique geography of…
LANGKAWI CLIMATE & SEASONS — PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Plan your trip with our Langkawi seasonal guide. From the…
LANGKAWI HISTORY & LIFESTYLE — FROM LEGENDS TO CONSERVATION
A journey from antiquity to modernity. Explore Langkawi’s layered history,…
PULAU PAYAR MARINE PARK — SNORKELING & CORAL CONSERVATION
Discover Pulau Payar Marine Park, Langkawi’s premier underwater sanctuary. Explore…
LANGKAWI NATURE — A SANCTUARY OF BIODIVERSITY AND ANCIENT GEOLOGY
A living museum of natural history. Discover Langkawi’s ancient geological…
THE STRANGLER FIG — THE ARCHITECT OF THE RAINFOREST
A fatal embrace that sustains life. Discover the incredible ecology…
Partner With Us
Collaborate with Malaysia’s leading nature specialist. From curated wildlife expeditions…
MACHINCHANG CAMBRIAN GEOFOREST PARK — THE ANCIENT FRONTIER
Discover the Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Southeast Asia’s oldest geological…
LANGKAWI TRAVEL GUIDE — ACCESS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Current travel information for Langkawi. Learn about entry requirements, the…
GENERAL OPERATIONAL POLICY & BOOKING INFORMATION
Review JungleWalla’s operational policies, booking terms, and safety protocols for…
NATURE CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ETHICS
Learn about JungleWalla’s commitment to conservation and sustainable tourism in…
PULAU PAYAR MARINE PARK — SNORKELING & CORAL CONSERVATION
Discover Pulau Payar Marine Park, Langkawi’s premier underwater sanctuary. Explore…
LONG-TAILED MACAQUE (Macaca fascicularis)
Discover the intelligent Long-tailed Macaque. Learn about their complex social…
LANGKAWI WILDLIFE GUIDE — SPECIES AND OBSERVATION ETIQUETTE
Learn about Langkawi's charismatic species, including the Dusky Leaf Monkey…
FIDDLER CRAB — THE ECOSYSTEM ENGINEERS OF THE MANGROVES
Discover the fascinating world of Fiddler Crabs. Learn about their…
CICADA EXOSKELETON — THE REMNANT OF METAMORPHOSIS
A strange bug that is sitting motionless in the picture…
BROWN-WINGED KINGFISHER (Pelargopsis amauroptera)
Discover the Brown-winged Kingfisher, a rare mangrove specialist of the…
CYCADS — THE RESILIENT LIVING FOSSILS OF THE MESOZOIC
Explore the world of Cycads, the ancient gymnosperms that predate…
MYSTERIOUS MANGROVE – PART II: THE SURVIVAL SPECIALISTS
Delve into the science behind the Kubang Badak mangroves. Learn…
THE MYSTERIOUS MANGROVE OF KUBANG BADAK
Explore the unique limestone karst and mangrove ecology of the…
LANGKAWI – THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL MIST NETS
The practice of trapping and killing birds might be slowly…
COLUGO — THE FINAL RETURN
The final chapter of the Colugo Chronicles. After nine days…
COLUGO — HANG IN THERE!
The rehabilitation of an eagle-attacked Colugo moves to intensive care.…
COLUGO — A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL
A devastating visit to the vet reveals the true extent…
MUM & BABY — COLUGO THE STRUGGLE
Part two of the Colugo rescue series. Sri Sari details…
THE RESCUE OF A MUM AND BABY COLUGO
The beginning of a multi-part series on the rescue and…
CAPTURING THE MAGNIFICENCE OF MALAYSIA’S BIRDS
With more than 700 species of beautiful birds to grace…
LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE OF MALAYSIAN BIRDS
Explore the spiritual and mythological significance of birds in Malaysian…
NATURAL HISTORY FIELD COURSE SERIES — INTRODUCTION TO BIRDWATCHING
A look back at JungleWalla’s collaborative field course at Taman…
TERMITE — THE WOOD DEVOURER OF THE RAINFOREST
Discover the crucial role of termites in the rainforest ecosystem.…
NORTH MALAYA BIRDWATCHING KEY SITES
Updated guide to the premier birdwatching locations in Northern Malaysia…
NORTH MALAYA — THE EASTERN BIRDING ROUTE
Detailed 11-day birding itinerary covering Kuala Gula, Maxwell Hill, Royal…
BINTANG RANGE — THE AVIAN HEART OF NORTHERN MALAYA
Explore the premier birding hotspots of the Bintang Range, including…
INTRODUCTION TO NORTHERN MALAYA — A NATURAL TREASURE HOUSE
An introduction to the biodiversity of Northern Malaya. Explore the…
THE KINGFISHERS OF LANGKAWI — EIGHT JEWELS OF THE ARCHIPELAGO
An authoritative guide to the eight kingfisher species of Langkawi.…
HORNBILLS OF LANGKAWI — THE FOREST GIANTS
Discover the Great Hornbill and Oriental-pied Hornbill of Langkawi. Learn…
BIRDS OF PREY IN LANGKAWI
Learn about the raptors of Langkawi, including the Brahminy Kite…
JUNGLE ODYSSEY — A FAMILY EXPEDITION IN THE ANCIENT RAINFOREST
A journey into Langkawi’s ancient wilderness. From the primary rainforests…
ENDAU-ROMPIN NATIONAL PARK — THE ANCIENT PLATEAU
Explore Endau-Rompin National Park, a 248-million-year-old rainforest. Discover the endemic…
RAPTOR WATCH — THE SPECTACLE OF MIGRATION
Discover the incredible journey of migratory raptors in Malaysia. Learn…
TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE — CONNECTING WITH THE EARTH
Explore JungleWalla’s reforestation efforts at Gunung Raya. Learn about our…
RAINFOREST AID — THE HORNBILL PROJECT
The activity conducted for the group by JungleWalla was called…
ISLAND DISCOVERY — UNVEILING ANCIENT LANDSCAPES
Explore the ancient landscapes of Mount Mat Cinchang with the…
MANGROVE RESTORATION: A HANDS-ON CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE
Experience hands-on mangrove planting in Langkawi. Learn about coastal ecology…
RESCUING THE DUSKY LANGUR — A PLEA FOR PROTECTION
A tragic rescue of baby Dusky Langurs highlights the urgent…
THE LEGACY OF THE ANDAMAN CORAL NURSERY
A tribute to the pioneering coral restoration work at The…
EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULES — NATURE’S COLOR STRATEGY
Why are some female birds as colorful as males? Discover…
PRESERVING THE ANCIENT GREEN: THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST DEFORESTATION
Discover why Malaysia’s 130-million-year-old rainforests are critical to global climate…
BIRDS OF A FEATHER — THE ROMANCE AND LOYALTY OF HORNBILLS
Among 220 species of birds that fly in Langkawi, the…
CITY AND FOREST — A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON WILDERNESS
Discover how a journey from urban parks to ancient rainforests…
THE FAST AND FURIOUS — THE INCREDIBLE MANTIS SHRIMP
Discover the incredible speed and hunting techniques of the Mantis…
SQUIDS AND DOLPHINS — A SEASONAL SPECTACLE IN THE ANDAMAN SEA
Experience the seasonal arrival of Irrawaddy Dolphins in Langkawi. Learn…
MIGRANTS CHECKED-IN — THE AVIAN ARRIVAL IN LANGKAWI
The avian migratory season has started in Langkawi! Check out…
AGAINST ALL RISING ODDS — KEEPING THE CORAL ALIVE
A tribute to the pioneering coral restoration and marine stewardship…
EMBRACE THE RAIN — LANGKAWI’S MOST MAJESTIC WATERFALLS
Discover the best waterfalls in Langkawi to visit during the…
THE ANDAMAN REEF — BEYOND THE WAVES
The Andaman Reef at Datai Bay has a long history,…
RED GIANT SQUIRREL — THE MAJESTIC GLIDER OF THE RAINFOREST
Meet the Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Langkawi’s most impressive nocturnal…
FROLICKING AT THE ANDAMAN — RESILIENCE OF DATAI BAY WILDLIFE
A story of resilience at Datai Bay. While the Andaman…
IN SEARCH OF SMALL-CLAWED OTTER — THE PLAYFUL SEMI-AQUATIC RESIDENTS
Meet the Asian Small-clawed Otter, the smallest and most social…
THE GLIDING WONDER — ENCOUNTERS WITH THE COLUGO
Discover the Sunda Flying Lemur, or Colugo, Langkawi’s most mysterious…
MOUNTAIN HAWK-EAGLES LANGKAWI — THE RARE RAPTORS OF GUNUNG RAYA
The Mountain Hawk-Eagle is one of Langkawi’s rarest birds of…
COGNIS CHALLENGE — WILDLANDS FOR THE FUTURE
A unique triple-approach to corporate development: combining staff training, CSR,…
SUPPORT MNS LANGKAWI PETITION — OUR LEGACY OF ADVOCACY
A look back at the 2007 petition to protect Langkawi’s…
LANGKAWI FROM EAGLE EYES VIEW — THE PEAK OF MOUNT RAYA
See Langkawi from its highest point. At 881 meters above…
FLYING WONDERS OF PARADISE — THE MAKING OF A LEGEND
A look back at the 2007-2009 documentary collaboration featuring Langkawi’s…
THE STUDENTS ARE HERE — LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE KUALA LUMPUR VISIT 2013
A meaningful journey of learning and giving back. In May…
NESTING SEASON AGAIN — BIRD BREEDING HIGHLIGHTS AT THE DATAI
Love is in the air at Langkawi. As the dry…
NEW ARRIVAL — CELEBRATING THE NEXT GENERATION
A joyous milestone for the JungleWalla family. We celebrate the…
RESIDENT OTTER FAMILY — THE CHARMING NEIGHBORS OF KILIM RIVER
Meet our resident Small-clawed Otter family. These highly social and…
GREEN MONTH CAMPAIGN — MNS TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE
Joining forces for a greener future. Discover JungleWalla’s participation in…
JULY JOURNAL 2009 — A MONTH OF CONSERVATION MILESTONES
Reflecting on a busy month of environmental action. From community-led…
JUNGLEWALLA SOLAR BOAT — SUSTAINABLE MANGROVE EXPLORATION
A look back at our 2009 innovation. Discover how JungleWalla’s…
WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL DAY CELEBRATION — COMMITTING TO A GREENER LANGKAWI
Joining the global movement for nature. Discover how JungleWalla celebrates…
BIRDWATCHING COURSE AT FRASER’S HILL — THE HIGHLAND BIRDING EXPERIENCE
A legacy of avian expertise. Looking back at our birdwatching…
MNS LANGKAWI BRANCH — OUR COMMITMENT TO NATURE
We are please to report Langkawi charted a big milestone…
HORNBILL CONFERENCE — ADVANCING RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION
Contributing to global avian science. JungleWalla participates in the International…
RAPTOR WATCH 2009 — A SPECTACLE OF MIGRATION
A historical look at Raptor Watch 2009. Join JungleWalla as…
CARBON FOOTPRINT — REDUCING OUR IMPACT IN LANGKAWI
Small steps, big impact. Discover JungleWalla’s initiatives to reduce carbon…
2008 IN MEMORY — REFLECTING ON A YEAR OF CONSERVATION
Looking back at the milestones of 2008. From the birth…
EAGLE FEEDING VS EAGLE WATCHING — CHOOSING ETHICAL ENCOUNTERS
Understand the impact of your choices. Discover why JungleWalla advocates…
BUTTERFLIES — THE VIBRANT POLLINATORS OF LANGKAWI
A world of color in flight. Explore the incredible diversity…
SONY NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION ’08 — CAPTURING THE WILD
A look back at the 2008 Sony Nature Photography Competition.…
COVIDIEN — GIVING BACK TO NATURE AND COMMUNITY (2008)
Impactful corporate citizenship. A look back at the 2008 collaboration…
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ASIA GEOPARK RACE — THE ULTIMATE NATURE CHALLENGE (2008)
When adventure meets world-class conservation. Revisit the 2008 National Geographic…
RAKAN MUDA ADVENTURE — EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH NATURE (2008)
A legacy of youth empowerment. Looking back at the 2008…
THE MAKING OF ECO WARRIORS — REFORESTING GUNUNG RAYA 2008
Reflecting on the 2008 "Eco Warriors" program. Sponsored by DiGi…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT RAINS — THE SPIRIT OF KAYAKING ADVENTURE
Rain or shine, the adventure never stops. Discover the heart…
BROWN-WINGED KINGFISHER — THE PRIDE OF THE MANGROVES
A specialist of the mangroves. Discover the Brown-winged Kingfisher, one…
WILD BOAR — THE ELUSIVE ARCHITECTS OF THE UNDERGROWTH
Meet the elusive Wild Boar of Langkawi. While often heard…
TROPICAL IMMERSION — A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY THROUGH LANGKAWI
Experience Langkawi through a lens of biodiversity. From the ancient…
MUSIM RAMBUTAN — THE CRIMSON SEASON OF LANGKAWI
Experience Langkawi’s seasonal transformation. During the peak of the rambutan…
HORSESHOE CRAB — AN ANCIENT WONDER OF THE TIDAL FLATS
A journey through time. Discover the fascinating biology of the…
BIRD LIST KEDAH MAINLAND — FROM KUALA KEDAH TO LATA BUKIT HIJAU
A classic birding checklist from the Kedah mainland. Explore the…
A LETTER FROM THE WILD — VOICES OF CONSERVATION
More than just a tour. Read our commitment to Langkawi’s…
DANGEROUS BEAUTY — RESPECTING LANGKAWI’S WILDLIFE
Nature’s boundaries. Understanding the balance between the beauty and the…
LANGKAWI IN BLOOM — THE SEASONAL RHYTHM OF THE ARCHIPELAGO
Witness the floral transformation of the archipelago. From the vibrant…
WEST MALAYSIA BIRDING — EXPLORING THE PENINSULAR FLYWAY
The ultimate birding frontier. Discover the diverse avian habitats of…
MORNING BIRDING IN LANGKAWI — THE EARLY RISER’S REWARD
The best way to start your day. Join our professional…
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION — INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
Discover JungleWalla’s commitment to youth environmental education. From the "Amazing…
THE GENESIS OF CONSERVATION — RECONNECTING LANGKAWI’S HABITATS
Discover the history of JungleWalla’s conservation mission. Learn about the…
A TRUE BLUE NATURALIST — THE LEGACY OF IRSHAD MOBARAK
Langkawi's wildlife is now in danger of extinction due to…
ENJOYING THE WILD — ECO-TOURISM IN LANGKAWI
Read the original 2007 Forbes feature on JungleWalla. Discover Rowena…
COMMUNITY-LED CONSERVATION — PRESERVING LANGKAWI’S NATURAL HERITAGE
A retrospective on JungleWalla’s mission to protect Langkawi’s environment. Discover…
GUEST REPORT — A BIRDING ADVENTURE IN LANGKAWI
A detailed guest report by Mat and John Wilson on…
AMAZING MALAYSIAN AWARDS — CELEBRATING HERITAGE CONSERVATION
A 2007 New Straits Times feature by Debra Chong and…