Earth Lodge is strategically located at Kuala Labua, an area right in the heart of Ulu Muda and teeming with wildlife. As in any rainforest, they are hard to see but signs of their presence are difficult to miss. Along this stretch of Muda River are nearly 15 saltlicks! Three saltlicks, Sira Keladi, Sira Bongor and Sira Ayer Hangat are relatively close to Earth Lodge. The latter is the most known as it combines a mineral hot spring and saltlick.
Day 1
12:00 PM
Meet at Lake Muda Jetty
12:15 PM
Lunch at the Jetty
01:00 PM
Boat ride to Earth Lodge at Kuala Labua (approx. 1 1/2hrs)
02:30 PM
Briefing & Introduction
03:00 PM
Tea and settle in
Summary
Mineral springs with a high concentration of mineral nutrients including sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc. As plants alone offer poor nutrition, herbivores seek saltlicks to supplement their diet. Elephants, gaur, deers, wild boar and tapirs are frequent visitors, often attracting other predators. Saltlicks are excellent sites to watch wildlife. There are more than 15 saltlicks in Ulu Muda!
05:00 PM
Free and easy
07:00 PM
Dinner and lights out
Day 2
08:00 AM
Breakfast
09:00 AM
Trek to Bukit Labu (2 hours hike)
11:00 AM
Visit caves at Bukit Labu
12:00 PM
Lunch by the river
01:00 PM
Trek back to camp
03:00 PM
Tea
04:00 PM
Wildlife boat cruise plus visit to saltlick (Hot Springs)
05:00 PM
Free and easy
07:00 PM
Dinner
Day 3
08:00 AM
Breakfast
09:00 AM
Free and easy
10:00 AM
Pack
11:00 AM
Leave Earth Lodge by Boat
12:30 PM
Back at Lake Muda Jetty. End of trip
Casual t-shirts, sun cap, trekking shoes. Whatever you find comfortable.
Bring umbrella, raincoats, cap/hat, insect repellent, plenty of drinking water and energy bar.
