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Madu River Safari Tours

A tropical waterworld: boat safaris on the Madu River wind through mangrove tunnels and past tiny islands, with stops at a cinnamon island and a river temple. Kingfishers, monitor lizards and lush scenery make it Bentota’s signature nature trip.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio
Quepos
Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio
4.9(2,729)·4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Jet Boat Safari on the Sigatoka River
Nadi
Jet Boat Safari on the Sigatoka River
4.9(1,173)·5 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
2h Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Mangrove & more
Bentota
2h Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Mangrove & more
4.9(157)·3 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)
Galle
Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)
4.9(111)·2 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
Bentota
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
4.8(67)·10 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota/ Kalutara/ Ahungalla/ Hikkaduwa
Bentota
Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota/ Kalutara/ Ahungalla/ Hikkaduwa
4.8(66)·12 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle from Colombo/Negombo
Negombo
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle from Colombo/Negombo
5.0(48)·10 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya
Bentota
Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya
4.7(41)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari From Negombo
Negombo
Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari From Negombo
4.6(33)·3 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Birds, Mangrove Forest
Bentota
Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Birds, Mangrove Forest
4.8(26)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Private Tour Beruwala/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla
Bentota
Galle Day Private Tour Beruwala/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla
4.9(21)·7 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
River Safari Bentota with Mangroves ,crocodiles ,Birds, Monkeys.
Bentota
River Safari Bentota with Mangroves ,crocodiles ,Birds, Monkeys.
5.0(15)·2 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Galle and Bentota Day Tour From Colombo and Negombo
Colombo
Galle and Bentota Day Tour From Colombo and Negombo
4.6(14)·13 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Bentota with River Safari, Waterfall, Temple and Teaplantation
Bentota
Bentota with River Safari, Waterfall, Temple and Teaplantation
5.0(12)·8 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Madu River Safari at Balapitiya
Bentota
Madu River Safari at Balapitiya
4.9(7)·2 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Bentota River Wildlife Boat Safari
Bentota
Bentota River Wildlife Boat Safari
5.0(5)·2 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Snorkeling Hikkaduwa
Bentota
Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Snorkeling Hikkaduwa
4.2(5)·2 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rainforest & Madu River Boat Safari [ALL INCLUSIVE]
Galle
Sinharaja Rainforest & Madu River Boat Safari [ALL INCLUSIVE]
5.0(5)·15 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
2h Madu River Safari: Mangrove, Cinnamon Island & Buddhist Temple
Bentota
2h Madu River Safari: Mangrove, Cinnamon Island & Buddhist Temple
4.7(3)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
From Bentota/ Kalutara: Madu River Safari and Turtle Hatchery
Kalutara
From Bentota/ Kalutara: Madu River Safari and Turtle Hatchery
4.5(2)·5 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Galle & Bentota River Safari Private Tour from Beruwala Hotels
Bentota
Galle & Bentota River Safari Private Tour from Beruwala Hotels
5.0(2)·7 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Madu River Catamaran boat Safari with Breakfast
Bentota
Madu River Catamaran boat Safari with Breakfast
3 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Paramotoring and mangrove River boat Safari Adventure in Bentota
Bentota
Paramotoring and mangrove River boat Safari Adventure in Bentota
4 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Private 2 Hour River Safari on the Bentota River
Bentota
Private 2 Hour River Safari on the Bentota River
2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator

Madu River Safari in Bentota — FAQ

What is a Madu River safari?
It is a boat trip through the Madu Ganga mangrove wetland near Bentota, passing islands, a temple and wildlife.
What do you see on the Madu River?
You pass mangrove tunnels, a cinnamon island, a river temple, birds and monitor lizards.
How long is a Madu River boat trip?
Most safaris last about two hours, often combined with a turtle hatchery.

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