# Long trousers and thick shirts are suitable clothing in the forest. Leeches are common and although not dangerous, they are unpleasant. Your best protection is to wear jungle boots or leech socks (on sale). Insect repellent helps, but tends to wear off.

# Do not enter the forest alone and remember to take a compass, map and water bottle, even if walking only a short distance. The only serious danger in the forest is getting lost. Sign up on the destination board before setting out.

# For your first walk in the forest try the two self-guided Nature Trails or the East Ridge Trail close to camp. If you cross the Segama bridge into the Conservation Area, stick to Main Trail West which is marked at 100m intervals.

Rhinoceros hornbill
# Do not take a parang with you : you are not permitted to slash plants. Of prime importance is the protection of various botanical plots which are surrounded by paint-marked trees as shown on the map. Please do not enter these areas.

# Bring binoculars, notebook and camera, but wrap your camera in a polythene bag if hiking in the forest. Slippers and a torch light are also useful.

# Although malaria cases are rare and always brought in from elsewhere, visitors are advised to take a preventive drug, such as Maloprim or Paludrine.