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Start
in the morning or afternoon, and pick you up from the hotel to
board a motorised launch from the Sarawak Boat Club. This trip
of about 3 hours will take you on a cruise of the many branches
of the Santubong and Salak River Delta systems they join the South
China Sea. Enjoy a close view of the heavily silted mangrove Swamp
which is a safe haven to the myriad creatures like the reptiles,
mud skippers, crabs, shell fish , monkeys, etc. The mangrove swamp
sustains many different species of trees. The main species are
of course the black and red mangrove, locally known as the 'Bako'.
They are used in the construction industry for piling and also
as charcoal for cooking and other usage. Often mistaken as a wasteland,
the tidal swamps in which mangrove thrive, enjoy a symbiotic relationship
with prawns, fish and other coastal organisms. Stopover at a Malay
fishing village for a short walk. Return to the Boat Club for
transfer to your hotel. Please note that for the mangrove swamp
cruise there might be a possibility of seeing some Irriwaddy dolphin
at the mouth of Santubong River. |
