About The Event
Flamingo Boat Safari Mumbai in the Airoli Creek is a wildlife trip in Mumbai. Flamingo Boat ride is a great way to witness migratory Flamingos on Mumbai Creek.
Flamingo boat safari Mumbai in Thane creek Flamingo Sanctuary near Bhandup Pumping Station runs from October to May depending upon tide timings (high tide). Join us to witness them. Thane Creek is an inlet in the shoreline of the Arabian Sea that isolates the city of Mumbai from the Indian mainland. It comprises the area between Mumbra Retibunder and the Mankhurd-Vashi Bridge.
The region of the Thane Creek has been recognized as an Important Bird Area by the Bombay Natural History Society. It is home to various avian species. In particular, it harbors populations of flamingos and several other migratory and wading birds.
The Maharashtra Government has declared the area along the western bank of the Thane Creek as the "Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary". The total area of the TCF sanctuary is 1,690 hectares (896 hectares of mangrove forests and 794 hectares of a water body). The Flamingo Boat safari in Mumbai runs based on the high tide timings and is variable for each day. The slots are booked well in advance so if you wish to book one plan it at-least 7 days in advance.
Thane Creek was formed due to a seismic fault lying below it which runs from Uran to Thane. To learn more about Flamingos and other winter migratory birds on the shores and creeks of Mumbai join our nature enthusiasts group for a walk with an expert. We have groups every weekend until April and our group size is limited to 10 people with 1 expert.
INCLUSIONS (* VALID ONLY FOR WEEKENDS)
Forest Entry fee
Boat Ride
Guide fee
Use of Binoculars for each*
Souvenirs and pocket field guide
Professional Naturalist
IMPORTANT NOTE
Kindly note the ride timing might change incase there is a change in tide timings for which you will be informed about the rescheduled time at least 3 hours prior to the ride time. Our On-Ground team monitors the situation and accordingly changes the timing for the safety of the customer. Request your cooperation as its not something we can control.
Schedule:
Meet the leader at the reporting point
Collect your boarding pass from the entry gate
Boarding Procedure
Boat Safari commences
Witness the winter migratory waders on the coastline & creeks.
Boat Safari Ends
Special notes & things to carry:
Please carry light snacks, Water, Cap/Hat, Sunscreen, repellent, Water (2ltrs), Face Mask.
