Desaru is situated in the southeastern part of Johor, Malaysia. A beautiful little town is free from the hustle and bustle of an enigmatic city life. With only the great blue sea and flora-fauna brought to you by the forested areas and wide variety of plant species. Read on to find out what you can do in this quaint and picturesque gem in Malaysia.
Although Desaru may not be competing shoulder-to-shoulder when compared with other amazing beaches in Malaysia like Pulau Tioman or Perhentian, it is definitely a place to go to for a visit. A romantic getaway awaits you with never-ending bright blue skies, sea song of waves crashing against beach that is dipped in earthshine-gold.
First up, we have Sungai Cemaran Fruit Farm, which is famed for being the largest fruit farm in Malaysia. Comprising of more than one hundred variety of tropical fruits, visitors can be assured of having the chance to savor a huge variety of fresh, crisp and unprocessed fruits.
Visitors can also head over to the mini zoo located within the fruit farm compound. It is a mini zoo brimming with many cute little animals like monkeys, rabbits, chicks, goats and owls. A definite photo moment to spruce up your Facebook or Instagram accounts.
Don’t forget to head over to the honey-processing farm where you get to sample fresh honey that is being produced on-site.
Address: No. 1, Sungai Cemaran, Desaru, 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor
Opening hours: 8:00AM to 6:00PM daily
Entrance tickets: RM20 for Adults; RM15 for Child
Contact: +6078223886/2886
Housing the biggest bird species in the world, Teluk Ramunia Ostrich Farm is a clear-cut must visit. With deeply knowledgeable experts on site to explain everything about an ostrich, the place is unmistakably the place to be for an enriching tour for kids and adults alike.
Did you know that two ostrich eggs has the toughness to withstand the weight of a grown adult?
There is also a particular ostrich in the farm that is free to roam the park. Make no mistakes, it is not a fugitive ostrich on the run after escaping its compounds. The in-house experts here has painstakingly trained and tamed this particular ostrich to be passive and dormant. Most importantly, you do not have to worry about being attacked when you chummy up with this ostrich for a memorable photo.
Address: EMR 15, Teluk Ramunia, Kota Tinggi, Johor
Opening hours: 10:00AM to 6:00PM daily
Entrance tickets: RM12 for Adults; RM8 for Child
Contact: +6078265846
Amazing seafood and lobster galore awaits you at Sungai Rengit in Desaru. With an abundance of restaurants boasting “the Best Seafood in JB”, “the Best Lobster in Malaysia” and “the Best Seafood in Malaysia” vying for your attention, be sure to be spoilt for choices to decide on a restaurant while your mouths water in anticipation.
Don’t forget to head over to the rustic shop-houses selling locally produced snacks and souvenirs to being a piece of Malaysia back home with you.
The Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm in Desaru prides themselves on having over more than a thousand crocodile residents, consisting of more than eight types of species. A rarity in the world, the tail-less crocodile is a species that is an in-house fan favorite. With crocodiles ranging from newborn to almost ancient crocodiles that are more than a hundred years old, you can take photos with the crocodiles here for memory sake.
Address: 30 Jalan Siakap, Teluk Sengat, 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor
Opening hours: 9:00AM to 6:00PM daily
Entrance tickets: RM8 for Adults; RM4 for Child
Contact: +6078955220
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