Lojing Highlands

Lojing is located in the south-west of Kelantan state with an area size of 1,817 sq km. The sub-district of Lojing only forms 22.42% from the district of Gua Musang with and altitude from 610-1,500m above sea level. Temperature ranges from 18-25deg C. It has 3 main areas i.e. Betis Area, Hau Area and Sigar Area. Of the 5,613 people recorded as residents here, 4113 of them are the indigenous race, Temiars. Lojing was officially launched as a sub-district of Kelantan Darul Naim on 5 Aug-10. The name “Lojing” was long used before 1900, according to the Temiars. The logging trails were the first access roads into Lojing and Cameron Highlands. The early settlers were started by the Temiars beside Sungai (River) Belatop and Sungai Brooke. It was also believed that the head of an Asli family, called Ajing was the first pioneer at Sungai Belatop. The area was named after him, which then became LOJING.

Somewhere in the Sigar area, a family's initiative to create a self sufficient farm for personal use has became a center for permaculture, often creating workshops for guests from faraway to learn about sustainability and provide opportunities to practise the new found skills at the farm while staying in a comfortable lodging. Moonriver Lodge, only 12 km from Cameron Highlands, is a nature's hideout for individuals, families and a small organization to get away from the city, to engage with nature, to have a little adventure, to learn, to heal and to be at peace.

The Garden as an OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. Give the Child an opportunity for hands-on learning in the Environment to understand the ecology and biodiversity through first hand observation and interaction; a sanctuary for play and get close to Nature ; encourage their curiosity and interest in the Natural World.

Learn to Care for the EARTH, Care for the PEOPLE and be self-sustainable through understanding of PERMACULTURE ethics & solutions and work collaboratively.

Good for MIND, BODY & SPIRIT. Learn & do useful physical work; stimulate their creativity; take pride and satisfaction in their contributions in a place where they can be self-directed and enjoy freedom & peace.

Gardening is a LIFESKILL and the garden is a Living System. Nurture this and help them understand where their food comes from.

ENCOURAGE the Child’s curiosity & interest in the Natural World.

ENGAGE and ENTICE community with a FUN project which can be built collectively BY the community FOR the community.

- Moonriver Lodge

What is there to do here?

Enjoy the cool temperate climate and quiet nature surroundings. Immerse yourself with the day-to-day organic farming activities, learn about permaculture and the designs in place, visit the farm and forest seedling nurseries and cook your own meals with fresh vegetables and herbs hand-picked from the garden.

Moonriver regularly conducts permatculture classes which educates methods of sustainable land use. Imagine a tropical River Cottage without a restaurant/canteen, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and a filming crew. Who knows we might just have Hugh visiting Moonriver one day.

To enjoy the different forestscapes surrounding Moonriver Lodge, enjoy a few treks on the numerous trails. Trails range from the easy Red Earth Trail leading to the Orang Asli village, the magical Ferngully Trail to more challenging trails i.e Bamboo Canopy Trail, River Trail or Top Dam trail.

Trek into the forest to see the Rafflesia flower, visit the indigenous people, the Temiars and watch a Blowpipe demonstration, where they originally used the poisonous sap from the Ipoh tree.

Moonriver calls out to be a place of refuge, of healing, of renewal and deep growth. Today it has become a piece of art which evokes emotions, explorations and escape. It is a living space that records and resonates with all who enter.

Lodge Information

Accommodation
We can accommodate:
- 20 persons in the Lodge (4 standard rooms, 1 family bedroom, 2 bunk-bed rooms)
- 10 persons for Lovelock Huts.

All rooms are basic, clean, cosy with comfortable beddings.
Clean toilets and hot water shower facilities with common washbasins.

Facilities
- Facilities include basic kitchen comfortable lounge, library, shop, BBQ Pit, outdoor movie projector and DVD player
- Mobile network reception is available but limited

Suggested Packing List
- A pair of trekking shoes /boots
- Indoor slippers/sandals/bedroom slippers for Lodge
- Long thick socks /thick panty hose for leech insulation
- Long sleeves top
- Swimming gear and small towel for waterfall. (Please do not take the Lodge towels out)
- Sweater or jacket

Adventure Rating

A family owned farm lodge promoting sustainability and offers you a personal touch of service and a well managed lodging. Apart from the less trodden adventures around Moonriver, there are also the popular attractions of Cameron Highland's nature trails, indigenous community, Tea plantations, Flower and vegetable farms! We give it a 4 out of 5.