Mawai Eco Camp

Mawai Eco Camp (Mawai, Johor)

Mawai Eco Camp is situated by the Sedeli River, at Mawai Lama, north of Kota Tinggi town. It is designed by Singaporean architect, Mr Tay Kheng Soon, a former Commissioner of the Singapore Scouts. The camp was built and completed in late 1998 by the Orang Asli (aborigines from Endau, Johor). It is built over a freshwater swamp and entirely of materials from the nearby forest. What is unique about the camp is that there are no walls to obstruct your view of the surrounding forest.

Mawai Eco Camp is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, children, youth and adults of all ages. The camp is a haven for instilling confidence and familiarity with the outdoors and an appreciation for nature. Guided by experienced wardens, visitors learn from first hand encounters with the wilderness to recognize birds, mammals, plants and trees. You also learn outdoor skills, camp craft, first-aid, orienteering, jungle survival and issues about conservation.

Discover the vibrant jungle atmosphere and how enriching the “ulu” experience can be. Mawai Eco Camp is excellent for a weekend retreat from the excesses of the city and for getting a different perspective on life.

Excursions outside the camp are an option like a visit to a fruit plantation to sample some organically grown tropical fruits.

A learning adventure with nature all around you…

Mawai Eco Camp situated by the Sedili River, at Mawai Lama, north of Kota Tinggi Town, was designed by Mr. Tay Kheng Soon, an architect and former commissioner of the Singapore Scouts. The camp was built and completed in 1998 by the Orang Asli (aboriginals from Endau, Johor). It is built over a freshwater swamp plain.

The materials used for the construction came from the nearby forest and recycled wood, while still ensuring that the natural habitat of the surrounding area remained intact. This can be seen from the abundance of wildlife that can be found, hornbills and long-tailed macaque monkeys and other beautiful creatures of nature.

Mawai Eco Camp boasts an array of fun-filled educational activities, focusing on nature, traditional culture or adventure. Conducted by our experienced facilitators and Singapore Nature Guides, visitors will get to experience an extraordinary adventure through the natural environment of the area, learn about nature and the traditional culture of the Orang Asli and local Malays, as well as be challenged individually and as a team through our various activities.

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Mawai Eco Camp boasts an array of fun-filled educational activities, focusing on nature, traditional culture or adventure. Conducted by our experienced facilitators and Singapore Nature Guides, visitors will get to experience an extraordinary adventure through the natural environment of the area, learn about nature and the traditional culture of the Orang Asli and local Malays, as well as be challenged individually and as a team through our various activities.