SG2JB provides transportation from Singapore to Johor. Kukup is located at the south west of Johor from the fishing village of Kampung Air Masin. It is entirely covered by mangrove forest and surrounded by mudflats and have a diversity of marine aquatic life. This includes the shrimps, crabs, shellfish and fishes as the main source of income for local fisherman. The island also provides shelter for these marine. This island protects the cage culture industry from strong winds and waves.
Pulau Kukup – Johor National Park
The Pulau Kukup – Johor National Park is one of the largest uninhabited mangrove islands in the world, aiming at preserving the natural beauty of the island. Admission to the National Park costs MYR 5 and you also can take a boat ride to the park and have a great time in the protected nature reserve that costs MYR 5. It is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, including monkeys, wild boars and mudskippers all of which are visible from the boardwalk.
Address: Lot 139,Mukim,Air Masin,82300 Kukup,Pontian,Johor,Malaysia
Contact Number: +607 696 9355
Website: http://www.johorparks.com.my/
Tanjung Piai National Park
Tanjung Piai is a must place to visit due to its many unique features. Geographically, it is known as the Southernmost Tip of Mainland Asia. Tanjung Piai offers the rural charms of remote villages, rich in their ethnic and cultural diversity. It will give you a chance to experience rural life in proximity and also its natural wonders as well as to experience the scenic coastel mangroves.
Visitors can enjoy the long boardwalks that provide the best opportunity for bird watching, various animals living there and rich in flora and fauna. This place has the true mangrove species which the roots will bind soils in place and prevent erosion, filter salt water from intruding into the water table and provide food and shelter for fish, crabs, prawns and other animal species. With such high species diversity in a small area, the visit will be just as educational for everyone. Best time for birdwatchers to visit is between September and March, during the bird migratory season.
SG2JB provides private taxi from Singapore to Johor at affordable prices! You may enjoy your hassle-free journey.