Dam Doi Bird Sanctuary – Where to See in Ca Mau
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Ca Mau Dam Doi Bird Sanctuary is one of the natural attractions that attracts many tourists and photographers to explore. There are many rare species of birds and storks here.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Ca Mau Visitor Guide
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Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
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Parking lot: Yes
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Address: Located in Tan Dan commune, Dam Doi district, Ca Mau province.
Added values: With a fresh environment, poetic space with many interesting places to visit. Dam Doi Bird Garden is always the right place for tourists to come on vacation days to escape the stuffiness after many working days.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Dam Doi Bird Sanctuary? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We've got some ideas! Check out our list: Ca Mau Cape (100 km), Thi Tuong Lagoon (41 km), Hon Khoai Island (27 km), Ca Mau City Bird Garden (25 km), Thien Lam Pagoda (30 km)…
From the late 20th century, Ca Mau Bird Sanctuary was built with a total area of about 18 hectares and has been preserved up to now.
This place attracts a lot of birds to reside. Especially the habitat of storks. There are many rare species of birds living here. They gather in groups. Sometimes singing together makes the sound in the garden become more resonant and smooth.
Bird garden is located on the Dam Doi site. The bat swamp is understood in the old folk way as "the swamp land with many bats perched". This land used to be a wild swamp, with dense trees, suitable for bats to live, a remote and attractive country, few people frequented because the road was very difficult, and had to go through many winding roads. rivers and canals, in addition to birds, storks with many natural bird yards.
“Lagoon” is a type of terrain that refers to places that are flooded all year round, usually relatively large areas, receiving water from many rivers and canals, the water is flooded in the rainy season, and the water is shallower in the dry season.
The vegetation of this place is also quite unique, mainly mangrove trees, they stretch themselves up or cover the lake surface creating strange shapes under the clear blue water. The scenery of a peaceful village with fields stretching to the top creates a highlight for the picture of the homeland more vividly. Coming to Dam Doi Bird Sanctuary in Ca Mau, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a fresh atmosphere, listen to birdsong, and storks flying in the sky. Rare birds, storks, cranes ... will make visitors excited and curious about their daily life.
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
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If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Ca Mau. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Ca Mau daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…
Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Ca Mau village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Ca Mau.
Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.
If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.
To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. The Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
You can stay in a homestay which is near the riverside, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself. There are many local homestays in the mangrove forest near Ca Mau cape and near U Minh Ha forest. Both of these places are super green for staying and forget the world.
If you plan to extend your travel to Ca Mau homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Ca Mau or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Ca Mau responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Ca Mau food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Ca Mau cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Banh tam ga cay (Silkworm rice cake with curried chicken), grilled Vop clams with salt and pepper, grilled snakehead fish, grilled mudskipper fish, stone crab roast with salt, young bee salad, Ba Khia – A traditional food in Ca Mau, Ca Mau crab is a must-eat…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Ca Mau in the rainy season, as Ca Mau always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Ca Mau tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Ca Mau City Bird Garden, Ca Mau Cape – The South Pole of Vietnam, U Minh Ha National Park, Mui Ca Mau National Park, Monivongsa Bopharam Pagoda, Thien Lam Pagoda, Ca Mau Floating Market (totally no more), Cao Dai Temple In Ca Mau, Nam Can Mangrove Forest, Quan Am Ancient Temple, Memorial of President Ho Chi Minh, Watch the Sunrise and Sunset at Ca Mau Cape, U Minh Forest, Thi Tuong Lagoon, Khai Long Tourist Area, Hon Khoai Island, Hon Da Bac Island,
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Ca Mau province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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