Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve ( Mangrove Swamp ), Singapore

The largest mangrove swamp in Singapore is the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. This 87-hectare park was officially opened on the 6th of December 1993. It includes Pulau Buloh and is situated in North-west of Singapore, between Kranji Reservoir and Sarimbun Reservoir. 

I have not been there and so on one of my leave days I took a trip there with my wife to enjoy the wetland.  Sungei Buloh Nature Park is reached by Neo Tiew Crescent, off Neo Tiew Road and Kranji Road (take the Mass Rapid Transit System to Kranji MRT Station then take Trans-island Bus Services (TIBS) bus service no. 925 to Kranji Dam Carpark and walk (15 mins) to the park on weekdays; the bus will take you directly to the park on Sundays and Public Holidays). Check it out on the website. There are a lot of details to help you with the visit.

More information on the reserve and about history of mangroves in Singapore can be found on this website.

This uniquely preserved mangrove reserve is a very good place for bird-watching especially between Sep and Mar where you can see migratory shorebirds or waders. At the visitors information centre, you can watch a 13 mins video show at a small theatrette. It will show you what to look out for when you go on your own walk.

There are 4 routes to choose from.

Route 1 - a 3km long route. Enjoy the tranquility and peace f the mangrove habitat. You will see lots of huge monitor lizards along the way.

Route 2 - a 5km long route which will lead you to the tower hide and prawn pond. You will walk on the longest boardwalk of the reserve.

Route 3 - a 7km route which will lead you the inhibitants of the freshwater habitat.

Mangrove Boardwalk - a short 500m walk through the mangrove without getting your feet wet or muddy. 

I reached there about 10 am and the walk is rather shady. In spite of this, do bring along sun tan lotion,mosquito repellent and sun glasses. Just in case, have an umbrella ready.You never know.

Here are some pictures I took and I hope you enjoy it. The few images below show the Visitors' Info Centre.

Be sure to visit the washroom before you proceed your walk into the wetland. Photos of the wetland ....