All reviews
Review Author: Frances Michelle
Review Date: 28 Dec 2021
Review Body: Ivan is clearly passionate about the flora and fauna in Sungei Buloh. He shared his knowledge freely and even offered to extend the tour so we could look for more wildlife! We spent a fun and informative Sunday morning learning about animals we usually hike right past! The highlights for me were the 3 snakes (bronze back, oriental whip snake and shore put viper), one crocodile and a young owl…Ivan pointed out many other animals of course…I was super happy with our recent trip!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Grace
Review Date: 01 Jan 2025
Review Body: Ivan the guide was very knowledgeable and informative. He was great at spotting wildlife at Sungei Buloh that we would have otherwise not noticed and it was an eye opening experience for all of us. He was also patient and adjusted the pace of the tour to suit the little kiddos. The adults and kids all had an enjoyable time and would highly recommend the tour to really get to discover and understand what Sungei Buloh has to offer!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Emma
Review Date: 08 Nov 2023
Review Body: What a special place! Wonderful that the wetland is protected and we have the opportunity to experience the habitat and the wildlife.
The experience was made even better with the help of Ivan. His knowledge is vast and his spotting skills far more advanced than mine. I saw so much thanks to him.
Ivan well prepared me for the tour and made the meet up a breeze. I recommend everyone to take this tour.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Chee Wei
Review Date: 14 Feb 2025
Review Body: Amazing guided nature walk with Ivan and Andrew. They are both very knowledgeable about wildlife and the wetlands ecosystem. We learnt many fascinating insights about the different animals we encountered, their behaviors, and their roles in the ecosystem, making the experience both educational and engaging.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Stuart Fleming
Review Date: 26 Mar 2026
Review Body: Ivan was very knowledgeable and engaging. We learnt so much and saw so many wonderful creatures. The crocodiles, the bats, the sea eagles, the mudskippers were all awesome to name but a few! Our tour extended well beyond the allotted time and even onto the bus back to the MRT! Would definitely do again!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Del
Review Date: 29 Mar 2026
Review Body: We thoroughly enjoyed our walked with Ivan. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife in Sungei Buloh and his passion rang through his sharing during our walk. He provided fantastic service, letting us extend our trip so that we can see complete the route of the tour. Thank you, Ivan!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Natalie Goodger
Review Date: 29 Jun 2026
Review Body: Our tour guide, 'Ivan', was amazing, his patience, knowledge and overall understanding of our groups objectives for the tour was second to none. Ivan made sure to adapt the tour to cover as much as possible, there was nothing else that could have been covered, AMAZING.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Vanessa Aguirre Tan
Review Date: 16 Jan 2022
Review Body: It was our first time at Sungei Buloh wetland reserve and Ivan shared many nuggets of info and trivia of the animal sightings, flora and fauna, and history of the place as well. He was warm and friendly, overall a great experience! Would recommend this!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: gina & adam
Review Date: 11 Nov 2024
Review Body: Ivan was super knowledgeable and explained so much about the flora and fauna of the wetlands. We learned a lot about singapores nature and saw a lot of animals (mudskipper, monitor lizards, and even a crocodile!) The tour was worth every penny!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Song Thye Globalfoundries
Review Date: 29 Apr 2023
Review Body: Ivan is one of the best nature guides in Singapore. Friendly, informative, super knowledgeable and engaging. His walks are also affordable, I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a getaway to a nature space and is looking for a guide.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Vickie
Review Date: 11 May 2026
Review Body: Ivan was an excellent guide and pointed out lots of wildlife that we would have missed. He knows a lot about nature, ecology and is great at sharing his insights into culture in Singapore as well. It was hot and humid as expected!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Chua Li Wen
Review Date: 06 Sep 2022
Review Body: Ivan was very flexible in catering the experience to our group- made up of my parents and 5 year old. We went at the right pace for everyone, and we enjoyed the stories and facts he'd tell us about the wonderful nature before us.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Koh Ee Ling
Review Date: 17 Dec 2020
Review Body: Ivan Kwan was friendly and humorous, was glad that he was our guide. If Ivan Kwan is the guide for other nature trails, we will like to sign up too.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Tee
Review Date: 24 Aug 2026
Review Body: Thumbs up to our guide Ivan. Very detailed and shared a lot of information on the ecosystem, inhabitants of Sungei Buloh wetlands reserve.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Joanna Lim
Review Date: 10 Aug 2023
Review Body: Ivan was very knowledgeable on the flora and fauna, and very accommodating to the needs of our group. Thanks so much!!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: C Lamb
Review Date: 03 Mar 2025
Review Body: Great tour!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Margherita Dalto
Review Date: 14 Apr 2022
Review Body:
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Philip
Review Date: 01 Dec 2024
Review Body: Seem like not getting much about the nature. Out of my expectations. Can give more knowledge of nature.
Review rating: 3
Itinerary
Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Mangrove Walk and Wildlife
Itinerary Description: Introduction and safety briefing
Guided walk along the trails and boardwalks. Participants will learn about the
mangroves and their importance, and get to know some of the creatures of the
wetlands.
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Private Guided Wetland Exploration at Sungei Buloh
Discover Singapore's mangroves and wildlife with an expert guide.
4.8
|13 Reviews
Group size
Up to 20 guests
DURATION
3 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 20 guests
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Private 3-hour guided wetland exploration at Sungei Buloh with Nature Adventures SG helps you appreciate Singapore's unique ecosystem.
This is a private 3-hour guided exploration of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Perfect for families looking to learn more about Singapore's unique mangrove ecosystem. Details Your friendly nature-junkie guide will show you around the large network of mangroves and mudflats. Cultivate a deeper appreciation for science and nature as your children learn about Singapore's wildlife, from migratory birds to the hardy mangroves.Located along Singapore’s northwestern coastline, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve serves as an excellent place for all sorts of migratory birds to rest and refuel as they head south to escape the bitter cold every winter. Learn more about this incredible and arduous journey, and how technology and international collaboration are finding ways to protect this great migration. Even outside of the migratory bird season, Sungei Buloh is home to an astounding array of resident species, from herons and eagles to kingfishers and sunbirds.Other than birds, here you can also easily encounter and safely admire reptiles like the Malayan water monitor, shore pit viper, and the top predator of the wetlands – the estuarine crocodile.Find out how mangroves manage to thrive between the tides, an environment inhospitable to other trees, and how humans benefit from healthy mangrove forests. Marvel at the many smaller creatures that call the wetlands home, from cicadas and crabs to molluscs and mudskippers. And don't forget to relax! Take in the rustling of leaves and earthy scents, a soothing escape from the bustle of city life.
What You’ll be Doing
Mangrove Walk and Wildlife
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What’s Included
Experienced facilitator
2-3 hour nature walk
Not included
Available Add-ons:
Who you’re supporting
Wildlife Protector
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Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 19 Oct 2026
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at Wetland Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve(Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Wetland Centre, Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore)
- 15 mins before selected timeslot
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
Daily
09:00AM - 12:00PM
03:00PM - 06:00PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 7+)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refundBad Weather Policy
If it is raining heavily an hour before your scheduled walk or if heavy rain is expected, we will reschedule to another day. If there's no indication of heavy rain in the Sungei Buloh area, the walk will proceed as planned. Should heavy rain occur during the walk, we will seek the nearest shelter and wait until the rain lightens. If it remains a light drizzle and the participants are comfortable, we may continue. However, if the heavy rain persists, we will end the walk early and leave the nature reserve. In the event of an early termination due to heavy rain, we offer to reschedule the walk at no extra cost or provide a refund if preferred.
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What to Pack
- Backpack
- Binoculars (optional)
- Camera
- Comfortable, loose clothing
- Covered shoes and socks
- Mosquito repellent
- Raincoat / poncho
- Water bottle
From
$310.5 SGD
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Meet your host
Nature Adventures SG provides nature education and outreach with the aim of instilling a greater awareness of wildlife and wild places. Led by a tireless and passionate advocate for Singapore’s natural heritage - Ivan Kwan, the walks are not just about looking at habitats and species; they also weave in many of the challenges of conservation in the 21st century and highlight some of the things that ordinary people can do for biodiversity.
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 86%
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