Mangrove Eco Camp (Tanjong Piai, Johor) Tanjung Piai is situated in the district of Serkat (scenic, rustic coconut groves and traditional malay villages) near Kukup, Johor. This newly opened National Park consists of about 4,500 hactares of mature and regenerating mangrove. This is an important step by the Johor Government to preseve this unique ecosystem in Johor. The Johor National Park Corporation has been appointed to set up and run the Park, HQ and other facilities. The Park features a one kilometre boardwalk with bird hides amidst the mangroves.The mangrove consist of mixed mature and young trees mostly Avicennia.Canals and coconut groves acting as buffers lessen further erosion from the strong sea current. Tg Piai is the southern most tip of the Asian continent geographically. Tg Piai Eco Camp is located within the national park. Camping is done on raised platforms in the mangroves. Fireflies watching is an interesting programme around the campsite at night. There are also private chalets build over the water of the Straits of Johor owned by EOA business associates. A local restaurant and seminar room is available at the chalet site ideal for corporate retreat and function. The birds commonly seen and heard are Lesser Adjutant, Mangrove Pitta, countryside birds, waders, raptors etc on the mudflat at the park. Brahminy Kite,White-bellied Fish-eagle as well as Changeable Hawk-eagle were seen nesting at the park. If time permits, a visit to the Bugis early settlers musuem will be arranged.