Discover the animal and plant life along the Sungai Lebam river on a cruise with a live guide. Learn about the forests you pass by and hear how the mangrove trees adapted to live in this ever-changing environment.
Begin your tour with a pickup from your Desaru Coast hotel. Head to the Sungai Lebam river and board your family-friendly cruise. Sail along this wide, calm river, surrounded by a lush mangrove forest.
As the boat gently meanders along the river, learn about the area's fascinating ecosystem from your guide. Hear about the old mangrove trees and how they adapt to live in this dynamic environment dictated by the ebb and flow of ocean tides.
Pass by new-growth forests and areas cleared for palm oil production and agriculture. Keep an eye overhead for soaring birds, including black-shoulder kites, herons, and Pacific swallows. Cruise past a jetty with a view of a small fishing settlement and a floating restaurant.