The mangroves along the Brunei River, right beside the capital Bandar Seri Begawan, hold wild proboscis monkeys that are easily seen on a short water-taxi or boat tour. Boatmen know the troops that gather in the riverside trees, an easy add-on to a visit to the water village of Kampong Ayer. They are seen year-round, best in the late afternoon when the monkeys move to the water's edge to roost.
The mangroves along the Brunei River, right beside the capital Bandar Seri Begawan, hold wild proboscis monkeys that are easily seen on a short water-taxi or boat tour. Boatmen know the troops that gather in the riverside trees, an easy add-on to a visit to the water village of Kampong Ayer. They are seen year-round, best in the late afternoon when the monkeys move to the water's edge to roost.
Up to 78% sighting chance in Brunei River Mangroves, Brunei. Best months: June, July, May.
Yes, wild troops live in the mangroves right across the river from the capital and are easily reached on a short boat tour.
Water-taxi boatmen at the Bandar Seri Begawan waterfront run proboscis monkey and mangrove tours, often combined with the Kampong Ayer water village.
Boat tours run roughly 25 to 40 BND per person depending on length (2026 prices).
