Dong Nai Nature Reserve
Where is Dong Nai Nature Reserve? Dong Nai Nature Reserve located in southern Vietnam, Dong Nai Nature Reserve, along with Cat Tien National Park, is a continuous green patch that still retains primeval forest in the south of Vietnam. The general name of this area is Dong Nai…Read MoreRead Less
Where is Dong Nai Nature Reserve?
Dong Nai Nature Reserve located in southern Vietnam, Dong Nai Nature Reserve, along with Cat Tien National Park, is a continuous green patch that still retains primeval forest in the south of Vietnam. The general name of this area is Dong Nai biosphere reserve.
With only 2 hours driving from Ho Chi Minh City, you have arrived at the tourist center of Dong Nai Nature Reserve. From here, you can choose for yourself vehicles such as: biking into the forest, pick-up car and walking, or use a boat to walk around the Tri An hydropower lake.
Why we should be birds watching and bird photography in Dong Nai Nature Reserve?
- The distance to this NR is short, you can to visit and back within the day from Ho Chi Minh City.
- The bird species here are similar to Cat Tien National Park.
- There are 2 very good bird-hides, every day you will record and take beautiful photos of about 30 species of birds in these bird-hides.
The bird hides in nature reserve will make you have full day photography in very good pictures for the list specialities birds of Vietnam: Indochinese green magpie, Bar-bellied Pitta, Blue-rumped pitta, Banded kingfisher, Blue eared Kingfisher, Siamese fireback .... More with beautiful birds : Silver breasted broadbill, Black and red broadbill, Laced woodpecker, Common flameback, Racket-tailed treepie, Indochinese babbler, Puff-throated Babbler, Buff-breasted babbler, Ochraceous Bulbul, Black crested Bulbul, Grey-eyed Bulbul, Striped-throated Bulbul, Blue winged Leafbird, Van hasselt's Sunbirds, Crimson sunbird, Violet cuckoo, White-faced drongo, greater racket-tailed drongo, Green-billed Malkoha, ...
The best place to see snakes in Vietnam
Unlike Cat Tien National Park, snakes in Dong Nai NR are easier to find, have more species, and this is a convenient place to travel.
Vietnambirds has regularly organized herping tours, snake viewing and snake photography in this area for over 8 years.
One night, if successful, you will see more than 10 species of snakes, including some goals that cannot be missed such as: Malayan Pit Viper, Malayan Krait, Ruby-eyed Pit Viper, Green Cat Snake, Wolf Snakes, Keeled backed Snakes, Slug-eating snake, … This is the place where you can find the King Cobra and many other daytime snakes, including Indochinese Spitting Cobra.
There is a second Cu Chi tunnel, in Dong Nai Nature Reserve.
Dong Nai Nature Reserve was originally Vietcong's base during the Vietnam War. This place has many preserved relics and welcomes visitors. You will be able to visit the well-preserved tunnels, as well as understand more about that war.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Dong Nai Nature Reserve from Ho Chi Minh City?
The guide describes Dong Nai as an option for a visit from Ho Chi Minh City, including trips that return within the day. Confirm the departure time and the time available for birding or photography when planning your visit.
Can a Dong Nai tour focus on herping rather than birds?
Yes. Herping is one of the wildlife interests described for this reserve. Choose a relevant itinerary or contact the tour manager to discuss the focus, local arrangements and conditions for your dates.