Explore The Wild Nature of U Minh Ha National Park

U Minh Ha National Park is one of the main tourist sights of Cau Mau, a province in South Vietnam famous for its swamps and rivers. The park is part of the famous Mekong Delta and is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the entire world. It is home to numerous wildlife, most of which are endangered and unique flora. However, the most prominent feature of U Minh Ha has to be the rivers that pass through the park. If you are a nature lover, then this UNESCO recognized biosphere reserve is perfect for you. 

How to get to U Minh Ha National Park

U Minh Ha National Park is located in Cau Mau province around 300 km away from Ho Chi Minh city while the closest city Rach Gia is around 60 km away, less than a 2-hour drive away. The best way to get to U Minh Ha National Park is either by motorbike or bus.

By motorbike

One of the most popular ways to get to U Minh Ha National Park is by renting a motorbike and traveling to the park by yourself. Renting a motorbike is easy enough with every city in Vietnam having tons of rental agencies. You will have to travel through Highway 1A to Vo Van Kiet and then proceed onward to U Minh Ha National Park.

By bus

The bus is the more convenient method of traveling between the two. There are daily bus trips from Ho Chi Minh City to the Ca Mau bus station. After reaching Ca Mau Bus Station, you can take a moto-taxi or taxi to U Minh Ha National Park. A bus ticket will cost around 180,000 to 200,000 VND.

Best time to visit U Minh Ha National Park

Cau Mau province experiences two very distinct seasons- the dry and wet season. The dry season is from May to October while the wet season is from November to April. U Minh Ha National Park can be visited any time of the year including the rainy season. However, if you want to avoid the rains, the best time to visit U Minh Ha National Park is during the dry season from May to October where there is little to no chance of rain.

Check out this blog about the 4 reasons why you should visit Mekong Delta.

Things to do at U Minh Ha National Park

U Minh Ha National Park is made up of thick dense forests and three rivers- the Trem, Cai Tau, and Doc which add to the beauty of the park. The park welcomes visitors year-round to enjoy the pristine nature it offers. Let’s take a look at the top activities you can do in U Minh Ha National Park.

Climb the observatory

One of the best things to do in U Minh Ha National Park is to climb up the observatory or lookout tower in the middle of the park. The 24-meter high tower is a great place to get a bird’s eye view of the whole park and the rivers that flow through it as well as a chance to see just how thick and dense the forest is.

Go on a boat ride 

Since U Minh Ha National Park is famous for its picturesque rivers, a boat ride along the river is an activity you should not miss out on. The boat ride is relaxing and you will get to see the winding river, the mangrove forests, and a variety of flora and fauna. If you are lucky, you might even spot a deer, an otter, or even a pangolin along the river bank.

Go fishing

Another activity that a lot of people do when they visit U Minh Ha National Park is fishing. You can hire a boat and go out into the river and spend your day fishing. It costs around 150,000 VND to go fishing in the park. Besides fishing, you can also go hunting for fresh honey along the crevices of the river.

U Minh Ha National Park is one of two national parks located in Cau Mau province. The park is worth visiting especially if you want to take a glimpse at the wild nature that lives around the mangrove-covered rivers and swamplands of South Vietnam.

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