Bentota River Safari: A Unique Mangrove Exploration and Wildlife Spotting Experience
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Bentota
Embark on a unique Bentota River Safari to explore mangroves and spot rare wildlife. Enjoy a 2-hour lagoon safari with free pick-up and drop-off included.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Bentota River - River Bentota, the legendary river in southern part of the country, flows into the Indian Ocean forming a lagoon at the last section of the river. The River Bentota and the lagoon set up the widest array of water sports among all the beach resorts of Sri Lanka. Jet-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing or enjoying a romantic river safari along the clam waters are some of the activities that are well known in the area. It has an amazing bio-diversity with all to be experienced within walking distance. Bentota River Boat Safari is more popular and well known for the tourists for witnessing crocodiles in their wild habitat as well as witnessing the amazing aquatic species, fauna & flora of the Bentota River.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert local guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • All-inclusive taxes and fees
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
  • Local taxes covered
  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax) included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Bentota Travel Mart ( BTM ) offers the Bentota River Boat Safari for visitors staying in Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda , Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Maggona, Kalutara, Waskaduwa and Wadduwa. Complimentary pick up and drop off services are provided for these areas.

For an exclusive and novel experience of a lagoon safari, observing mangroves along with some unique animals like crocodiles, the Bentota River Safari is an excellent choice in Bentota.

Key Information:

• The River Safari can commence at any time between 7.00am & 4.00pm.
• Approximate duration: 2 hours
• A great opportunity to spend time in nature while exploring the island’s third largest river.
• Encounter a variety of wildlife in their natural surroundings such as Water Monitors, River Birds like kingfisher, bee-eater, egrets, eagles, fruit bats, cormorants, Monkeys and possibly even a rare crocodile.
•Unwind on the boat whilst enjoying the stunning scenery of the mangrove

This is a comprehensive package inclusive of all costs - no hidden charges.

  • Boat Trip can be started anytime before 4pm at your convenient time.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
Location
Bentota
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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249ashk
Apr 7, 2024
Best River Safari in Bentota - We came to Bentota just to do the River Safari. It was amazing and nice to see a different side to Sri Lanka after seeing lots of different parts of the country. Our guide was brilliant. He was a real expert in regard to the river and its surroundings. It certainly felt like he was spotting things others on the river weren’t and was highly knowledgable about what he was showing us. It was a nice touch to enjoy a pineapple and a coconut drink in the mangroves before heading back. I’d highly recommend this trip to all.
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Trineb597
Apr 4, 2024
Good experience - Everything worked. We were picked up at the hotel by boat. Our guide was sweet and very informative. We sailed quietly and he found birds, bird nests, crocodiles, monkeys and other animals in the mangrove. He served us fresh pineapple and coconut water. Thank you for a good trip
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409ameliae
Apr 2, 2024
A highlight of our Sri Lankan holiday! - Amazing!! Thank you so much to our guide for a great time. We saw heaps of wildlife and learnt lots about the river - feeding the friendly monkeys was a real highlight!! 10/10 recommend to all :)
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710jcg
Mar 28, 2024
A wonderful experience - It was an early start but so worth it. Harinder, our guide, made it a beautiful experience, the joy of the river and the wildlife shone through his smile. Looking at other guides on the river, we definitely had the best one. He described everything so well, from the human properties on the main river to the animals that we saw. We loved the giant bats, crocodiles, monkeys, lizards and fish. We even had our first coconut mice and some pineapple to keep us going, thoughtfully prepared by Harinder on the boat. I would go early because the number of boats increases as time goes by, you will be surrounded by other boats later on.
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Rolandss685oh
Mar 27, 2024
Bentota river safari - The whole river safari was amazing. The boat guide was very informative. We saw crocodile and lots of other wildlife. We had fresh pineapple and drank put of a coconut. I would certainly recommend this river safari.
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Explore447888
Mar 25, 2024
great boat tour - Booking and arrival by taxi went smoothly. We then started with a circular tour upstream, later drove through several mangrove forests and concluded the tour with a drive to the estuary and a view of the sunset over the ocean. The boat driver showed us many birds and we also saw crocodiles. In between we were surprised with a fresh pineapple and coconut. Great atmosphere - simply recommended.
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Srilanka-urlauberin3
Mar 25, 2024
a beautiful trip! - Thank you for this nice trip! 🥰 Your Skipper was fantastic!! 🤓 He show us animals, we hat never seen in this dschungle without him und he make great fotos, that was very beautiful 😁😍😎. Also the fruit Picknick was very well 😋!
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Gb22293556
Mar 21, 2024
a very good moment - It was a very beautiful experience, thanks to the kindness of Harindra who was able to show us many animals with great respect for the nature. we had the privilege of being just the two of us with the guide. thank you for the delicate attention of the little fresh pineapple and coconut break!
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Natashakh9326ff
Mar 21, 2024
wonderful guide - I really liked it! wonderful guide. We got everything we wanted! this trip will be remembered for a long time! Thank you!!!!!!
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Katewr3767sb
Mar 20, 2024
An amazing experience with a wonderful guide - We booked the mangrove boat safari and it was beautiful, so peaceful and we saw so many amazing things! Got to feed monkeys and hold baby crocodiles it was an experience to remember! Our Guide Harindar was so lovely! So knowledgeable he drove slowly so we could see everything and even made our coconuts in to mice! We definitely got the best guide and had an amazing morning! Would highly recommend I would give mor stars if I could ⭐️
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