Just the ticket after sitting on a plane for 13 hours. We caught the bus from the CBD to the stop adjacent to the Park at Venus Drive and the Trailhead for the walk, which is situated behind the car park. Plenty of information boards, including one about wild boars. We didn't encounter any, but there were plenty of monkeys, squirrels and wild cockerels, and we also spotted a giant centipede and a monitor lizard. The predominantly uphill hike to the suspension bridge should not be underestimated in the sultry heat, so take plenty of water. It is worth it for the experience of crossing the bouncy bridge and taking in the views out across the forest canopy. Note the route over the bridge and loop return is one way only and there are a series of steep steps to negotiate on the downward descent. Allow 2-3 hours for a round trip. There are a couple of rest huts en route, the main one being the Ranger Station, which has both toilet facilities and drinking water if needed. All in all, a quiet green oasis definitely worth exploring, but don't get caught photographing the water service station facility, otherwise you will be shot.

We were short on time so we did the boardwalk loop (Prunus Trail and Petai Trail Loop) within the main loop. And I wasn't wearing the right shoes (something enclosed and made for walking/hiking is recommended) so this was a good option. The boardwalk loop is mostly shaded and flat (with some stairs), and it loops along the water. We saw heaps of monkeys, which thrilled me but barely rated a glance from the locals. We saw a lot of birds too as well as lizards, a turtle and butterflies. I'm sure there'd be even more to see early in the morning or at the end of the day. Judging by the number of walkers and runners and the equipment at the start of the trail, this is a popular spot for locals to exercise. There are toilets, bubblers and vending machines at the visitor centre and if you check the map there you'll see where you can find other similar facilities along the trail. The MRT station is about 15 minutes walk away and plenty of buses regularly pass by the reservoir from both directions. I wish I'd had time to do the whole loop including the Treetop Trail but it was a stinking hot day and our last in Singapore so, next time.

Not in the guidebooks I read but so glad we found it. Literally a short car ride outside Singapore centre and a great easy trek to see some cheeky monkeys close up. Watch your belongings as others have mentioned! These monkeys are pickpocket experts 🤣. Take plenty of water as I didn't see anywhere selling any. We used a Grab transfer which was cheap enough and easy.

What a fantastic nature hike so close to downtown Singapore. Came here for a great hike, the boardwalks around the reservoir were easy to hike, through the jungle to protect us from the sun and close to the reservoir to enjoy some cooling breezes. We saw long-tailed macaques (monkeys), squirrels, monitor lizards, birds and even a flying fox resting on a tree. We only hiked a couple kilometres close to the reservoir but there are well over 12 km of trails. Made for a great way to see the natural floral and fauna, great signage to keep you on the right paths and lots of informative placards detailing the trees, flowers, birds and animals. Lots of butterflies and dragon flies but no biting or stinging insects to bother us!! Easy to get to as well, we took the 166 bus from the Little India MRT station (subway), 20 minute ride and let’s you off right at the entrance to the trails (we got off at the Mother Theresa Home stop but you can get off the one before too)