Introduction to Langkawi

Geography

Langkawi situated just off the Northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia comprises a group of 104 tropical islands during low tides and 99 Island during high tide. The main island Langkawi is 47,848 hectare in size while Pulau Dayang Bunting and Pulau Tuba are somewhat smaller while the others appear to be mere dots in the emerald green ocean when viewed from the air.

On 1st June 2007 Langkawi was declared as the world's 52nd Geopark and the first in Southeast Asia, by UNESCO Global Network of Geoparks. Langkawi geological history dates back over 500 million years. The islands contains unique rock formations, numerous caves with their stunning stalactites and stalagmites taunt the adventurous while unraveling their ancient secrets.

For those who love a tropical island holiday and a place far from the maddening crowd will find their haven in Langkawi. The outstanding natural landscapes of Langkawi Islands proclaim them as a true tropical paradise. Langkawi rainforest is rich with  varieties of flora that lends itself to medicinal cures, fragrances, lotions and pigments while flowers, fruits, sap, bark, leaves and roots are utilized by locals for their traditional medicinal properties.

Climate

Situated at latitudes 6°10°N to 6°30°N and longitudes 99°35°E to 100°E, Langkawi has a tropical monsoon climate with a high annual temperature of between 24°C to 33°C.

There are 2 distinct seasons. The dry season, November to March, when the winds blow predominately from the NE. The weather is generally fine with nice cool sailing breeze but tends to be much dryer than other parts of Malaysia. Temperature on the whole averages around 32°.

The wet season in Langkawi is around April to October when one can expect rain, although showers tend to be over very quickly. The winds at this time are predominately from the W/SW. Its annual rainfall is heavy averaging 2500mm (100 inches) and on rainy days, thunder and lightning often accompany the heavy downpour. Humidity level is high, at 80% throughout the year. See weather today

About Us

Junglewalla was founded in 1994 by Irshad Mobarak to make the diversity of this region available to visitors.

Our commitment to excellence has built our reputation as the region's premiere nature tour operators. We work closely with many of the leading hotels in the region to provide tours for their guests.

Our day trips and longer excursions are led by a team of dedicated & passionate nature guides with great knowledge and a deep love for nature. We offer standard and custom tours to places of extraordinary natural beauty for small groups.

Join us to explore the wide range of habitats: lowland, montane and mangrove forests, mudflats, beaches, scrubland, rocky-island outcrops and the best marine life in the region.

Browse our selection of exclusive tours for adults and educational activities for children and we will be happy to develop special excursions of a few hours or weeks according to your requirements.

Social Responsible Company

In addition to tourism Junglewalla offers consultancy services to government, NGO's and the tourism industry and is active in lobbying for the ecological cause.

Seats are limited, Please book early to avoid disappointment.

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