Uluhati is a farm located in the hills of Ulu Langat, Selangor, about an hour’s drive from the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The word farm conjures different meanings to different people because there are many different types of farm. In the case of Uluhati the meaning can be quite unique because what we do here at Uluhati is different from most farms.
Beginning from a fruit orchard some twenty five years ago Uluhati has evolved into a site of multiple activities which has made it a place of interest to visitors of all ages, backgrounds and needs.
Today at Uluhati, whilst we still have the fruit trees, altogether about 100 trees of durians, mangosteen, rambutans,etc, Uluhati also has a collection of farm animals for our own consumption and sale to the public. These would include range or kampong chicken, guinea fowls, kampong goats and deer. There are also several fish ponds fed by spring water producing high quality tilapia and catfish.
In addition to the above animals Uluhati also has several horses and ponies. They began as leisure animals for the owners but have since developed into casual rides and lessons for interested visitors.
Uluhati also provide accommodation for staying guests. Built almost entirely out of jungle materials and in the style of the longhouses of East Malaysia, the Uluhati Lodge provides a unique farm stay experience.
All of the above activities take place within a 2.8 acre site. Many visitors are surprised at what can be done in such a small place. As in anything else the operative words are organization and management. We believe that a farm need not be unsightly and smelly. With good farm management practices it can be a pleasant place to stay and visit.
So what can visitors do at Uluhati. The list begins from the simple educational farm tour for both children and adults to family and corporate events of various sizes and complexities. Todate Uluhati has had the pleasure of hosting the following activities for families and corporates,
- fruit parties (during fruit season, of course)
- corporate family days
- birthday parties
- team building
- team building
- horse camps
- wedding receptions
- photo shoots
- jungle trekking
- bamboo rafting
- jungle trekking
- bamboo rafting
Apart from in-situ activities Uluhati also organizes off-site visits and activities. These would include visits to nearby farms of interesting activities (different from what we have) and for the adventurous, outdoor activities like jungle trekking, camping, mountain climbing, fishing trips and river rafting. Ulu Langat provide the perfect setting for many types of outdoor activities.
A bit on the operator. Uluhati is owner managed. The entire farm and its activities are managed by the owner and his family, hence the passion for excellence.
The owner, Shaipudin Shah Harun was a banker for 25 years having worked for Deutsche Bank (M) Bhd and Citibank Bhd. From banking he went into the transportation industry where he was the Chief Executive Officer of Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (SPNB). In 2008, tired of the concrete jungle, he resigned from SPNB, moved to the real jungle and became a farmer, also a part-time carpenter, wireman, plumber and veterinarian.
Our guests have asked us why “ULUHATI”. In Bahasa Malaysia “ulu” means the beginnings, the start or the source, whilst “hati” means the heart. Roughly translated we would say “wellspring of the heart”. This is the spirit we endeavor to capture in everything we do for our guests and ourselves.
