40km from the heart of Petaling Jaya, Hulu Tamu Eco Resort is a scenic and sprawling camping ground in Selangor perfect for newbies.
The facilities are top-notch, with ample toilets and shower rooms to boot. Plus, there’s a relatively shallow river with no current so tubing down the lazy stream will keep the kids safely occupied for hours.
Will your next camping adventure lead you here? Check out what we think of Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsite!
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Location Of Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsite
Located at Batang Kali, Selangor, this campsite is a short 45-minute drive from where? via the Jalan Hulu Yam Baru road where you will pass Batu Caves.
As for the roads leading into the campsite, these are narrow but picturesque. Both sides have secondary forests over undulating terrains of short accents and descents.
Hence, this stretch is also a popular route for avid cyclists.
Hulu Tamu Eco Resort is in a young durian orchard with juvenile trees dotting the landscape. Thus, its economic value will boom in time to come. And future campers will be able to savor the thorny fruit on site!
- Address: Jalan Ulu Tamu, Batang Kali, Malaysia
- Contact: 018 311 0608 (Ihsan, Campsite Manager)
- Link: Facebook; Website
Getting To Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsite
Waze is a reliable navigator to get to Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsite in Selangor. Just key in “Hulu Tamu Eco Resort” to find your bearings.
After weaving through the traffic at Batu Caves area, the journey to the campsite is fuss-free with a relatively straight road leading in. When you get closer to the campsite, the terrain changes to a somewhat bumpy, unpaved drive but this is luckily, just a short stint of 10 minutes.
This private campsite in Selangor is gated. So disembark from your car and open the gate to drive into the compound. Don’t forget to keep the gates close as they have farm animals on the ground.
Parking At Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsite
A designated parking area is allocated for campers, which means you won’t have the luxury of driving right up to your campsite.
Nevertheless, the management provides large trolleys and wheelbarrows to ease the hauling of gear.
Campsites At Hulu Tamu Eco Resort
There are 24 tapak (bases) in various sizes and the sites are perched on the higher ground beside the river. Since the bases are well-distanced from each other, you’ll get sufficient privacy and enough space to set up your belongings.
For larger groups of campers, there are clearings where you can set up camp. As such, some spots are out of the shade of trees and bear the brunt of the sun. The afternoon heat can be quite intense on a hot day.
Thankfully, the river is fully shaded under a lush canopy of looming trees, and taking a cool dip is the perfect remedy to quell the heat.
Aside from this, do bring along a mid-size fan to manage the heat during the day. Come nightfall, the temperature cools down comfortably. You may even need a jacket to stay warm, especially in the colder part of dawn.
In the evening, take a stroll up the hills and soak in the verdant greenery, with bopping white ducks dotting the charming pond, and turkeys roaming on the opposite side.
As for cleanliness, the campsite wardens empty the thrash twice a day. Campers are strictly advised to adhere to the ground rules at all times too.
River water is piped through the taps and shower rooms. Because of this, campers are informed not to consume the water directly but instead, bring along an adequate supply of home-boiled water for drinking purposes.
Facilities At Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsite
The facilities at Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsite are of glamping standards, making it a perfect playground for novice campers to get a taste of the rugged outdoors.
There are ample sit-down toilets, open-roof, and closed-roof showers, sinks, prayer rooms (surau), and even individual plug points for each campsite.
Other than this, there are oversized tire tubes for rent too for only RM10 per day. Given the slow current in the river and the absence of gushing rapids, tubing is a must-do activity after huffing over your camp setup.
Phone Coverage At Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsite
Phone coverage is generally great – steady, and effortless. Whichever network you’re on, you can stay connected with the rest of the world without the need for a portable Wi-Fi.
Pricing At Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsite
Pricing here is slightly higher than government-run campsites or more rustic camping grounds. But it’s a small price to pay given the unrivaled facilities, excellent hospitality from the camp manager, and spotless cleanliness.
Prices of campsites defer according to size and location.
- Main camp (5m X 5m lot) – RM70 per night per lot
- Forest side (6m X 6m lot) – RM100 per night per lot
- Forest corner (10m X 6m lot) – RM300 per night per lot
Because Hulu Tamu Eco Resort Campsiteis usually fully booked at least one and a half months in advance, do plan your endeavors ahead of time.
Conclusion
To sum it up, Hulu Tamu Eco Resort is one of those campsites in Selangor that you’ll want to revisit more than once!
It’s an idyllic campsite amidst nature with tip-top amenities and modern comforts much desired by novice campers before taking the plunge into more “deprived” conditions.
And as for experienced campers, it’s a walk in the park with less setup required given the ample toilets and shower rooms, plus reliable electricity supply and plug points.
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