This trip cruises along the Santubong River and piles the Salak River Delta systems, of which both flow into the South China Sea. In both, one experience a close-up view of the heavily silted mangrove swamp, a haven for its inhabitants from reptilians to crustaceans and fishes: crocodiles, water monitor lizards, otter, mud skippers, mangrove crab, prawns, edible jellyfish, shell fish and more.
The swamp sustains many different species of trees, the most important being the black and red mangroves, locally known as “bakau” or “Bako”. It is used as piling in construction and is also processed as charcoal.
Easily mistaken as wasteland, the area experiences tidal rises that leaves rich silts on which the mangrove thrives, giving rise to a symbiotic relationship affecting all flora and fauna, aquatic life and coastal organisms.
The Irrawaddy or snubfin dolphin inhabits the rivers, estuaries and shallow coastal areas. The Santubong area remains one of the best places in Sarawak to view this unusual looking marine mammal. When seen, they swim and dive around open waters less than 30 metres deep.
Visitors will need a keen eye to spot the dolphins and they are best seen when they frolic near local fishing boats that are hauling in the catch! At the end of the tour, return to the boat club for transfer to your hotel.

Languages
English speaking driver-cum-guide.

* PPlease note that we do not guarantee dolphin sightings

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Hotel pickup

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:15

Duration: 3 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please note that excursions may be subject to change or not available during adverse weather conditions.