Santubong Wildlife Cruise from Kuching
Description
This river cruise explores the tranquil waterways where the Santubong and Salak rivers meet, offering an immersive experience in Sarawak’s mangrove landscapes. Departing from the Sarawak Boat Club, the journey heads toward the Santubong River mouth, where Irrawaddy dolphins may occasionally be seen. Along the way, the boat weaves through mangrove-lined channels, providing chances to spot birds and other wildlife. As evening nears at the Salak estuary, guests look out for the distinctive proboscis monkey, sometimes visible in small groups resting in riverside trees. After sunset, the river comes alive with the gentle glow of fireflies lighting up the mangroves. With the aid of a torch, keen eyes may also catch the reflective gaze of crocodiles along the banks before the cruise returns under the night sky.
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Itinerary
Departing from the Sarawak Boat Club, the cruise glides toward the open waters near Santubong, where the river widens and wildlife sightings are always a possibility. With a bit of luck, Irrawaddy dolphins may surface nearby. The route winds through quiet mangrove channels, creating opportunities to spot birds and other river-dwelling creatures along the banks. As evening approaches near the Salak estuary, attention turns to one of Borneo’s most iconic primates — the proboscis monkey. These elusive animals are sometimes seen perched high in the riverside trees as they gather in small family groups before nightfall. When night settles in, the river reveals a different kind of magic. Fireflies illuminate the mangroves with soft, rhythmic flashes, while the boat ventures upstream to observe this natural light show. A careful watch along the water’s edge may also reveal crocodiles, their presence betrayed by glowing eyes reflecting torchlight.The cruise returns under the cover of darknes.
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Select Outskirt Options for hotels/resort : Permai Rainforest Resort . The Cove , Damai Beach Resort , Santubong Suites , The Culvert Hotel Resort ,
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The weather / sea condition and water visibility is outside / beyond the operator's control.
- All rates are exclusive of Travel Insurance and Repatriation.
Reviews(2)
A tour like this obviously depends for its success on the wildlife being sighted. If you haven't seen dolphins, crocodiles, monkeys etc in the wild before then you will probably find the tour good. But there is really little more to it than that, a boat trip to hopefully see some animals. Speeding home in a small boat at sunset, expertly driven, was the most exciting part of the trip for us
From Canada. I have to say that Malaysia is ghe best country in the world, for us westerners we always praise Americas and we always ignored south east Asia, I m really chocked by the development and the success of Malaysia! They have everything weather, beauty of beaches, people, cuisine Security and healthcare. No more americas very expensive 1 week in orlando = 2.5 weeks in Malaysia
Such a pleasant feedback knowing that you had a great experience and a wonderful time in Malaysia. Please contact us on your next visit, we wish to share Perhentian Islands , jewel of the east coast. Best time to travel between March to September.
