SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE GUIDE

Welcome to our Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Trail Guide for all visitors. The newly renovated wetland reserve has new exciting trails that include the Migratory Bird Trail, Coastal Trail, Mid-Canopy Trail, and Forest Trail. Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve covers about 202 hectares of natural wonders with home to unique plants and animals. Walking through the trails visitors can explore along with the mangroves, ponds, forest, and marshlands. Not only that visitors can also witness the wide variety of wildlife like birds, fish, insects, and reptiles like the free-roaming saltwater crocodiles. The trails are all easy to walk around, no hills, and mostly it’s on flat land. Come and join us with your water bottle, camera, binoculars, and sturdy shoes as we together explore the trails of Sungei Buloh NatureReserve.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Welcome Sign
  1. Where Is Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
  2. How To Go Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
  3. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Map
  4. Trail Guide To Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve
    A. Forest Trail
    B. Mid-Canopy Walk
    C. Coastal Trail
    D. Mangrove Boardwalk
    E. Migrating Bird Trail
    G. Junior Adventure Trail
  5. Conclusion

WHERE IS SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is located on the northwest side of Singapore. The wetland reserve is right in front of the southern part of Malaysia-Johor Bahru which is right across the Straits of Johor.

HOW TO GO SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE

Bus 925 At Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
How To Go To Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Singapore

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

The easiest way to get to Sungei Buloh Singapore is to ride Bus No. 925 from Kranji MRT Station. The bus stop is located just outside the train station, it will take 10 bus stops to reach Sungei Buloh. Once you reach the bus stop of Kranji Reservoir Carpark B cross the street and walk for about 5 minutes to reach the Information Center. During Sundays and Public Holidays, Bus No. 925M will be available for service.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

Shuttle Service At Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Shuttle Bus Schedule Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

FREE Shuttle service is available during Public Holidays, Saturday & Sunday (Kranji MRT Station to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve).

SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE MAP

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Map

TRAIL GUIDE TO SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE

Watch Out Of Crocodile Sign At Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

There are five (5) trails in the newly renovated Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve namely; Forest Trail, Mid-Canopy Walk, Coastal Trail, Mangrove Boardwalk, and Bird-Migrating Trail. It also has a designated trail for children under the Junior Adventure Trail. Our suggested trail route will be to start at the Visitor Centre to take a glimpse of the Sungei Buloh Map. Walk through the Forest Trail then head to the boardwalk which leads to the Eagle Point-a lookout pod. From here head straight to the mangroves along the Coastal trail passing the majestic Banyan tree then to the Kingfisher Pod and mudskipper Pod. After completing through the coastal trail, head to the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Center, cross the Main Bridge, and complete a loop around the Migrating Bird Trail.

Little Heron Deck At Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve

1. HIKE THROUGH THE FOREST TRAIL

Forest Trail Sign At Sungei Buloh

Explore the trail that passes through a dense forest that is surrounded by different types of trees. This 300m forest trail is located behind Sungei Buloh visitor center and right beside the Mid-canopy Walk.

Forest Trail In Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve
Hiking The Forest Trail Of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Walking into this trail feels like you are walking through the woods with high-standing trees along the way.

2. FEEL THE BOUNCE AT THE MID-CANOPY WALK

Walking On the Mid Canopy Walk At Sungei Buloh

This 150m long walkway is the shortest trail within the nature reserve park. The canopy consists of bridges that are linked up with platforms.

Canopy Walk At Sungei Buloh
Canopy Walk At Sungei Buloh Singapore

The canopy’s height from the ground is only around 1m so it will not as exhilarating experience compare to MacRitchie Tree Top. Visitors will enjoy the bouncing experience on this canopy walk located beside the Forest trail.

3. EXPLORE THE COASTAL TRAIL

Coastal Trail Sign At Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve

The Coastal Trail is one of the exciting trails to walk within the Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve. The coastal trails cover 1300m long of a mixture of boardwalk and cemented pathway.

Walking Along the Coastal Trail Of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Coastal Trail At Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guide

Visitors will find interesting wildlife species at the same time enjoy the view of the straits of Johor.

Coastal View Of Johor Straits At Sungei Buloh Singapore

There are five (5) different pods which serve as observatories that offer different views – Fontail Pod, Eagles Point, Kingfisher Pod, Mudskipper Pod, and Dragonfly Pod.

Kingfisher Pod At Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve
Kingfisher Pod
Mudskipper Pod At Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guide
Mudskipper Pod
View of Straits of Johor From Fontail Pod At Sungei Buloh Singpaore
Fontail Pod
Dragonfly Pod At Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Dragonfly Pod
Eagle Pod At Coastal Trail Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Eagles Point

Fontail Pod, Eagles Point and Kingfisher Pod offers scenic of the coast of Johor.

4. EXPERIENCE THE MANGROVE BOARDWALK

Boardwalk Along The Mangrove Trails At Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve

The mangrove boardwalk is part of the coastal trail where visitors will have a pleasant walking experience along with the mangrove trees. Here visitors can see birds sitting on top of the mangrove trees while a school of fish and mud-skippers is on the saltwater. The boardwalk is well maintained to complement more interesting wildlife viewing.

Shelter At Mangrove Boardwalk Sungei Buloh Singapore

Shelter areas along the Mangrove Boardwalk where visitors can sit and relax.

5. HIKE THROUGH MIGRATING BIRD TRAIL

Migratory Bird Trail At Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guide

The Migrating Bird Trail is the longest route in the Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve. It consists of a 1,900m loop around the side of the marshland landscape. It is located after the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Center near the Main Bridge. This trail is the common spot for migratory birds species coming from the northern hemisphere.

Avid Photographers At Migratory Bird Trail Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

It’s a haven for bird watchers and avid photographers during the bird migration period of September to March.

Aerie Tower At Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
View From Top of Aerie Tower At Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

The Aerie Tower is located on the Migrating Bird Trail, the tower serves as a good spot to see the panoramic view of the vast marshland.

Bird Observation Hide At Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve

Bird Observation Hides are stations along the way on the Migrating Bird Trail. There are five (5) observations hide in the area, where visitors can glance at the types of birds that can be seen on the marshland.

Observation Screen At Sungei Buloh Singapore

6. LET KIDS PLAY AT JUNIOR ADVENTURE TRAIL

Mangrove Shapde Junior Adventure Trail Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve
Steps Stone Challenge At Junior Adventure Trail In Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

The wetland reserve has a Junior Adventure Trail where children can enjoy and play in the designated area. Children can choose on the two (2) outdoor adventure obstacles which mimic challenging trails. The designs of the obstacles are shaped like mangrove roots and stone stepping. The adventure trail helps children to be active and develop self-confidence, with balance and eye-foot coordination.

cONCLUSION

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guide Trails

It was a pleasant experience exploring the trails of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. All trail routes are well organized and easy to follow based on the provided Sungei Buloh Map. The different trails provide the visitor to immerse into nature and wildlife. It will take around 4 hours to complete the trails of Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve. The wetland reserve is ideal for families and friends who love to enjoy a quiet trekking experience and adventure. We would recommend coming early to avoid the crowd and the heat of the sun. If you are up to see the crocodiles, the best time to visit is during low tide where crocodiles will basking around the river banks. Hopefully, you have enjoyed and gained some ideas in our Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve guide, and with your next visit, you will use this information.

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