Madu River
Madu River
The Madu River Safari is a popular activity that must be on the “To Do” list of every Sri Lankan vacationer. This unforgettable activity lasts over two hours and gives the visitor the opportunity to travel the mysterious passages through the mangrove forests and see the ecology.
This wetland extends over 900 hectares and is mostly covered with water. There are a total of 64 islands in the Madu River. The Madu River Basin surrounding the river is a marshy swamp area covered by mangrove forests. The forest covers over 61 hectares, that is over 607028 m². 14 of the 24 mangrove species are found in this area. Most importantly, the mangroves play a huge role in preventing erosion.
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