About Sungai Lebam Wetlands
Sungai Lebam Wetlands is a mangrove-dominated wetland ecosystem along the Lebam River in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. Located southeast of Kota Tinggi town near the Johor River estuary system, it forms part of the district's coastal wetlands. The area is notable for its extensive mangrove forests, tidal river channels, and biodiversity, including migratory birds and fireflies. It is visited for nature-based river cruises and ecological observation within a relatively undisturbed estuarine environment.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tidal estuarine landscape dominated by mangrove forests along the Sungai Lebam river channels. The setting is natural and low-developed, centered on the river and jetty area used for boat cruises. Visitors can explore the waterways by boat, observe mangrove vegetation, birdlife and firefly habitats, and view the surrounding wetland and fishing village surroundings. Facilities are basic and focused on river access and nature observation.
Key highlights
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Extensive mangrove forest along Sungai Lebam estuary
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Tidal river channels and wetland ecosystem
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Firefly habitat and evening river cruise viewing
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Birdwatching for resident and migratory species
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Relatively undisturbed coastal wetland environment near Kota Tinggi
Route
| By air | Via Senai International Airport serving Johor Bahru and Kota Tinggi region, then continue by road |
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| By road | Accessible by road from Kota Tinggi town via Jalan Kota Tinggi - Pengerang (Route 92) towards Sungai Lebam and Sungai Rengit, then local roads to the river jetty area |
| Nearest airport |