As the city-state’s first ASEAN Heritage Park, SBWR is indeed an ecological wonderland for nature lovers and adventurers. As we hiked through the sprawling 130-hectare site tucked away in the Northwestern part of Singapore, we can’t help to be amazed what the site has to offer!
Fun fact: There are only two ASEAN Heritage Parks in Singapore – One being Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and the other being Bukit Timah Wetland Reserve. According to the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, ASEAN Heritage Parks are selected protected areas in the ASEAN region which are known for their unique biodiversity and ecosystems, wilderness and outstanding values.
Here’s a few reasons why SBWR is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city:
If you are visiting Singapore and prefer not to go on the usual touristy trails, then head there to discover the beauty and wonders of nature at the wetlands.
Abundant and thriving native inhabitants! Catch a glimpse of saltwater crocodiles, giant mudskippers, oriental whip snakes, plantain squirrels, grey herons, long-tailed macaque monkeys, lesser short-nosed fruit bats and Malayan water monitor lizards!
Its recognition as a site of international importance for migratory birds! One of the best places to bird-watch in Singapore especially from August/September to March/April. The diverse flock of migratory birds fly from as far away as Siberia, Russia to the wetlands to avoid the cold or rest before journeying to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
Mangroves! According to NParks, which is a statutory board of the Government of Singapore that is responsible for providing and enhancing the greenery of Singapore, SBWR has the largest patch of mangrove area in the main island of Singapore. Furthermore, SBWR has about 30 true mangrove plant species, which is almost half of species you can find from across the globe. So yeah, hop on the Mangrove Boardwalk to get up close with the mangrove trees and wildlife! And the best part is that you don’t have to get your feet wet and muddy!
Given the rapid change from low to high tides, we didn’t manage to see the wild saltwater crocodiles in the area. Despite so, we met a friendly and kind professional photographer who shared his photos of the crocodiles, otters, monkeys and migratory birds he captured last month. How nice!!
All in all, what particularly captivating about the site is the symbiotic connections between the flora and fauna. So, if you are ever in Singapore, do check this place out and experience it first-hand!
Quick tips:
Bring along some coins and/or $2 notes to buy snacks and drinks from the vending machines located at the SBWR Visitor Centre and other at the Gallery.
Visit in the early morning before the tides rise to increase your odds of catching a glimpse of the saltwater crocodiles. SBWR opens from 7am to 7pm.
If you do not appreciate “love” bites, then don’t forget to bring along insect repellent!
If you’re taking public transport, take bus 925 from Kranji MRT Station. Alight at Kranji Reservoir Park B (Bus Stop ID: 49199) (i.e. 12 stops later). Walk across the road to Visitor Centre. If you’re driving, you may want to park at Kranji Carpark C and walk over to Visitor Centre.
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A BIG THANK YOU for joining the Photo Walk at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve last Saturday @JulienH , @Pedi , @DoriyaKiz , @CheikoSairin , @lcplcy , Jamie, Kit Wong, Peck Hoon, Dawn, Jamie (yes, 2 Jamie in our group) and Li Lian!! So happy to meet everyone! Hope y’all enjoyed your time with one another and the mother nature and wish to see y’all at future Singapore Local Guides meet-ups!
Hope you could join us for our next meet-up, @mdmkoo !
@Minggg Thank you for organizing! It was well done and we are all surprised by the good turnout! See, it’s not that hard =)
@ everyone else, hope you guys had a good time. It’s a humble nature walk by us non-wildlife experts but it was cool that we had a chat with one of the regular photographers who showed us his amazing photos of crocodiles and otters. My legs are so achey from all the walking but the photos are beautiful.
Hi, guys…I just upload our SBWR photo walk video in my YouTube Channel…if you like the video, please left your comment, like and hit the subscribe button. Don’t forget to activate the notification bell too.https://youtu.be/R3-vLefjpHQ
Mother nature is the best!
