Crocodile & Bird Watching Safari
Old Goa jetty / Cortalim jetty → Cumbarjua Canal
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Timing
- 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm
- Location
- Old Goa jetty / Cortalim jetty → Cumbarjua Canal
- Pickup
- Meet at Old Goa jetty (south pickup at Cortalim 10 am)
In short
The Goa crocodile safari is a 2.5-hour boat trip through the Cumbarjua Canal, which links the Zuari and Mandovi rivers and is Goa's main mugger crocodile habitat. You also see mangroves and birds such as kingfishers, drongos, egrets and cormorants. Trips leave at 9 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm; ₹4,000 per person including water, soft drinks and snacks.
Discover a different side of Goa on a trip through the backwaters of the Cumbarjua Canal. You'll see crocodiles and a variety of birds you won't easily spot by the sea — a perfect family outing for nature lovers.
Route
The 2.5-hour trip starts at 9:00 am from the Old Goa jetty, with a boat transfer to Cortalim jetty in the south (south pickup at 10:00 am). The boat travels up the Zuari River — at 92 km, Goa's largest river — into the Cumbarjua Canal, which connects the Zuari with the Mandovi.
Mangroves
Lines of mangroves along the banks shelter fish, molluscs and crabs, prevent soil erosion and protect the land from tidal surges.
Crocodile safari
Cumbarjua is Goa's main crocodile station, home to the broad-snouted mugger crocodile, which can grow to 4–5 metres. Muggers are skilled predators but are not known to attack humans.
Bird watching
Look out for white-breasted, pied and black-capped kingfishers, drongos, pariah kites, sandpipers, egrets, cormorants and terns.
What's included
- Crocodile safari
- Bird watching
- Mangrove backwaters
- Mineral water
- Soft drinks & snacks
Not included
- Hotel transfer
Transparent pricing
- per person.
- Taxes as applicable unless stated as included. Your final quote is confirmed before any payment.
- Peak-season dates (Christmas, New Year, long weekends) may carry a surcharge — we'll always confirm first.
- No advance payment is needed to enquire. Our team confirms availability and shares payment options on WhatsApp or phone.
- Prices are charged in Indian Rupees (INR). Other currencies are approximate, for guidance only.
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see crocodiles in Goa?
In the Cumbarjua Canal between the Mandovi and Zuari rivers — Goa's main mugger crocodile habitat.
What are the crocodile trip timings?
Four trips daily at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Each lasts about 2.5 hours.
Is the crocodile safari safe for children?
Yes. Mugger crocodiles are observed from the boat and are not known to attack humans; it's a popular family outing.
