Mangrove Swamp Cruise

This tour explores the many branches of the Santubong and Salak River Delta system as they emerge into the South China Sea. It focuses on the complex ecosystem of the mangrove swamp, which is an important breeding ground for many marine animal species, and a permanent home for small reptiles, mud-skippers, crabs, shellfish, and occasional mammals such as monkeys and lorises.

The mangroves are also an important feeding grounds for a rich array of bird life. Visitors will see many different types of mangrove, and learn how these uniquely adapted trees colonise the shoreline and develop a complex, symbiotic ecosystem. There will also be a stopover at a Malay fishing village and charcoal factory set deep in the mangrove forest.

Duration of Tour: 3.5 hours

Product Type: Nature

City: Sarawak

Country: Malaysia

More Information: Exploring the mangroves of the Santubong and Salak River Delta system and see the delicate ecosystem which is an important breeding ground for marine life, small reptiles and some mammals such as monkeys and lorises. Also make a stop at a typical Malay fishing village and a charcoal factory located in the mangrove forest.