Looking for things to do in KL?
At Native, we provide
Embark on a Native
experience led by
indigenous communities
Expect personal
encounters with local
traditions and culture
Travel hassle free as
transportation, equipment
and meals are all provided
What we offer
Native currently provides two immersive cultural experiences led by the Orang Asli, who are known as the indigenous communities in Malaysia.
TEMUAN
VILLAGE
TRAIL
Hiking Trail
Waterfalls
Local Cuisine
Situated 50-minutes away from the capital city of Malaysia, guests can expect to learn the tricks of the rainforest and build a deeper connection to the Orang Asli Temuan community through the act of story-telling and cultural exchange.
GOMBAK
INDIGENOUS
AFFAIRS
Foraging
Fire Starting
Build Shelter
Situated 50-minutes away from the capital city of Malaysia, guests can expect to learn the tricks of the rainforest and build a deeper connection to the Orang Asli Temuan community through the act of story-telling and cultural exchange.
Why We Do It
Native works with two Orang Asli communities in Peninsular Malaysia, the Temuan and Semai tribe, in order to:
Showcase the cultural heritage of the
Orang Asli through community programmes.
Boost sustainable livelihoods of marginalised communities through part-time work.
Empower ordinary citizens to become ambassadors of Malaysian hospitality and tourism.
Testimonials
Connecting through shared stories across time and place. Read our guests’ stories.
Jason, United States
That was a wonderful experience- being able to learn about village life from our Orang Asli guides, and our knowledgeable and kind organizers/translators, was an absolutely unique experience. There was clearly a lot of mutual respect and friendship between them all, and that brought a warmth to the tour. Please take this opportunity to see another part of malaysia. It’s well worth it.
Meewun, Australia
It was very special to trek through rough terrain. The guides took it slow so we always felt comfortable and looked after. We heard bird songs and saw some monkeys, all this within striking distance of KL. What makes this trip stand out is that it is low key. We highly recommend the trip and wish the villagers all success for this highly worthwhile enterprise that brings benefits to the locals.
Leslie, Malaysia
是一个我前所未有的徒步旅行和马来西亚土著乡村文化体验｡旅途中,当地土著给我们分享了许多,例如在森林里的禁忌､他们的信仰以及介绍各种植物种类和用途,在最后还为我们提供了他们亲自烹饪的美味佳肴,这不仅让我们品尝到当地土著特有的美食也使我们更加了解当地的饮食习惯和风俗｡这对于我这一位在大城市奋斗的青年来说确实是一个非常棒体验,让我对马来西亚的当地土著有更深一层的了解｡我个人强力推荐!
MEET OUR VETERAN NATIVE HOST
Raman Bah Tuin is an Orang Asli from the Semai tribe whose efforts in the past decades have helped push the Orang Asli agenda to where it is today in Peninsular Malaysia. Over the last 30 years, he has shared his knowledge and expertise on tradition and cultural practices with hundreds of curious travellers and apprentices that he calls his “students”. He passes on the rich heritage of the Orang Asli through outdoor activities in the jungle, and the preservation of cultural arts and crafts.
After taking a 2-year break since his wife’s passing, he has decided to co-create a Native experience with us in hopes to restore the village’s pioneering campsite gradually to it’s former livelihood.
Our Impact
Our Native Hosts have had the opportunity to host hundreds of guests from all over the world.
40% of our revenue from bookings are used to build the livelihoods of our Native Hosts and their communities, highlighting on indigenous wisdom in this changing world.
Increase in monthly household income
Establishing community fund for development
Preserving culture and heritage
Get In Touch
Interested to organise a private Native experience? Submit your enquiries in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.