Komodo Island

Komodo National Park is located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara.This national park consists of three major islands Komodo, Rinca, and Padar, and numerous smaller islands. National park land area is 603 sq km and the total area is 1817 km².

In 1980 the national park was established to protect the Komodo dragon and its habitat. There are 277 species of animal which is a mix of animals from Asia and Australia, which consists of 32 species of mammals, 128 species of birds, and 37 species of reptiles. Along with dragons, at least 25 species of land animals and birds, including protected animals, because there are limited or limited their deployment.Moreover, in this region there are also coral reefs. There are at least 253 species of reef-building corals are found there, with about 1,000 species of fish. These reefs attract foreign tourists to swim or dive in these waters.These islands were originally volcanic island. The total population in this region is approximately 4,000 inhabitants. In 1991 the national park was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.On 11 November 2011, the New 7 Wonders has announced the provisional winners and the Komodo National Park entered into the ranks of the winners along with Woods Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Puerto Princesa Underground River and Table Mountain. KNP get the most votes
BiodiversityPotential FloraKomodo National Park ecosystem affected by the climate resulting from drought, high temperatures and low rainfall. Besides, Komodo National Park is located in the transition zone between the flora and fauna of Asia and Australia. Ecosystem waters affected by the impact of the El-Nino / La Nina, which resulted in warming of the surrounding sea water layers and often strong sea currents. Here are the types of vegetation found in the Park;Grassland and Forest Savana There Grassland and Forest Savana which covers approximately 70% of the area of ​​the Park. Grow various types of grass in between; Setaria adhaerens, Chloris barbata, Heteropogon contortus, Themeda gigantea and Themeda gradiosa punctuated by palm trees (Borassus flobellifer) which is the typical vegetation of this place.Season Tropical Forests (below 500 m asl) Approximately 25% of the total area of ​​tropical forest vegetation Komodo meruapakan season with the type of plants, among others: kesambi (Schleichera oleosa), tamarind (Tamarindus indica), billowing (Sterculia foetida), and some plant species other.Above the forest at an altitude of 500 m above sea level above 500 m asl. At the tops of hills, vegetation, among others; Collophyllum spectobile, Colona kostermansiana, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Ficus urupaceae, Mischarpus sundaicus, Podocarpus netrifolia, Teminalia zollingeri, Uvaria ruva, rattan (Callamus sp.), Bamboo (Bambusa sp.), And at a pretty shady places are usually found living moss clinging on the rocks.Potential FaunaThe types of fauna found in the Park, among others;Komodo dragon (Varanus) Komodo living on small islands in southeastern Indonesia. In the Komodo National Park, Komodo dragons are found only on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Gili Mota and Nusa Kode. Komodo not found anywhere else on this earth, in addition to the last place.Currently, there are 2,793 individuals dragons in Komodo National Park. 1.288 tails are on the island of Komodo, Rinca Island 1.336 tail, tail in Gili Motang 83 and 86 tails in Nusa Kode. While in Padar dragons are not found again. Komodo can be found almost everywhere in Komodo, Rinca, Gili Mota and Nusa Kode. They can be found in the rainforest, in Savanna and at the beach.Komodo is a meat-eating animals or carnivores. Young Komodo prey on insects, lizards and birds as food. This young Komodo until the age of two years spent most of their time in trees to protect themselves against larger dragons or other predators such as wild boar. Komodo dragons prey on deer, wild boar, horses and water buffalo. Komodo also feed on dead animals.Komodo uses his tongue to smell and can smell up to a distance of 5 km. Komodo dragon saliva contains many deadly bacteria. There are more than 60 types of bacteria found in the saliva of the Komodo dragon, and at least one of which can cause blood poisoning. Bitten prey can die within a day to a few weeks due to poisoning in their blood.Mating occurs in July-August. Females can produce eggs more than 30 items each nest and will hatch 6-9 months later.Among other mammals, deer (Cervus timorensis), coyotes (Cuon alpinus), wild boar (Sus scrofa), Long-tailed monkeys (Macaca fascicularis), wild horse (Equus caballus) and buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), weasels (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus ), rats Rinca (Hundred ritjanus), and fruit bats (Cynopterus brachyotis and Pteropsis sp.)Recorded bird there are 111 kinds of birds, among others; footed birds (Megapodius reinwardt), yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea), turtledove (Geopelia streptriata), turtledove (Streptopelia chinensis), green pergam (Ducula aenea), Philemon buceroides, bird king prawns (Halcyon chloris), and sea birds glasses ( Zosterops chloris).ReptileThere are 34 types of reptiles. Besides Komodo reptile, reptiles others, among others; cobra (Naja naja), snake russel (Vipera russeli), green tree snake (Trimeresurus albolabris), pythons (Python sp.), sea snakes (Laticauda Colubrina), lizards (Scinidae, Dibamidae, and Varanidae), geckos (Gekko sp.), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and green turtle (Chelonia mydas).Biodiversity Water and WetlandsPotential FloraThere are in the bay protected from the pounding waves. The type of vegetation, among others; Rhizophora sp., Rhizophora mucronata, and Lumnitzera racemosa is the dominant vegetation types. But in general there are also fires (Avicennia marina), Bruguiera sp., Capparis seplaria, Ceriops tagal, and Sonneratia alba. Mangrove communities in Komodo National Park is a barrier / physical natural fortress against soil erosion and roots become breeding grounds, spawning areas, and protection for fish, crabs, shrimp, and mollusks.Potential Fisheries ResourcesCoral reefs in the waters of Komodo National Park includes the most beautiful in the world. Various shapes and colors of hard corals and soft corals are very interesting to see. There are more than 1000 species of fish, 260 species of corals and 70 species of sponges (sponge) and many other invertebrates can be found in many tecorampat in the Komodo National Park. Acropora spp, Favites sp, sp Leptoria, Fungia sp, Sarcophyton Xenia sp and sp are common types of coral.Moreover, it can be found as well as various species of gorgonians, sea fans, sea pens, anemone with clown fish, Sea Stars, Christmas tree worms, clams (Tridacna sp), lobster, nudibranchs, etc. A variety of reef fish live here, among Chaetodon spp, Amychiprion spp, 8 types kereapu and Napoleon (Chelinus undulatus). Additionally waters of Komodo National Park is a migration path 5 types of whales, 10 species of dolphins and dugongs (Dugong dugon).Attractions Object NatureThe main attraction of the Park is the existence of an ancient giant reptile Komodo dragon (Varanus), but authenticity and its natural peculiarities, especially panorama Panorama Savana and underwater, is an attraction of potential supporters. Eg marine tourism, fishing, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, boating. While on land, natural tourism potential that can be done is a wildlife observation, hiking, and camping. Visit the Komodo National Park and enjoy the natural scenery is very charming an experience that will never be forgotten.Interesting attractions among them;Loh Liang on Komodo Island

Loh Liang is the entrance and the main tourist area on the island of Komodo. Activities that can be done in Loh Liang, among others, the observation of the Komodo dragon, deer, wild boar, bird watching, climbing (Loh Liang - Mount Ara), exploration (Loh Liang - Loh Sebita), Photo hunting, shooting video, diving and snorkeling in the beach Red (Pink beach).Red Beach is a beautiful beach with shallow coral reefs charming. Activities are usually done by tourists who visit is snorkeling, diving and sun bathing.Loh Sebita a mangrove areas and activities that are interesting enough to do bird watching and trekking. The Loh Liang are facilities available for visitors that travel cot, information center, cafeteria, docks, shelters and walkways.Loh Buaya Rinca IslandLoh Buaya is a center of tourist arrivals on the island of Rinca. Visitors can watch the mangrove forests, savannas and wildlife for example dragons, Timor deer, wild buffalo, long-tailed monkeys, wild horses and a variety of birds.Activities offered to visitors at Loh Buaya include wildlife observation, exploration (Loh Buaya - Wae Waso, Loh Buaya - Golo Code), photo hunting, shooting video, observations bats in Kalong Island (front Kampung Rinca) and stone observation beams Rinca village.Facilities available at Loh Buaya among other cottage, cafeteria, shelters and walkways.Kalong Island, an activity that can be done among other observations bat colony in large enough quantities. The most interesting observation was made during the afternoon when the bats started out in search of food.From the hilltop, known as Golo Code, visitors can see the panorama and a landscape that is quite fantastic because the representation of various types of ecosystems can be seen from this place.PadarPadar is a small island located between the islands of Komodo and Rinca. Padar has a very beautiful beach and an excellent place for diving and snorkeling.Transportation1. Air LineBy air from Jakarta, you must transit in Bali in advance. From Bali, the trip continued towards Labuan Bajo, a small town in the northwest of Flores which is the gate to get to Komodo Island. There are several airlines that serve these companies Denpasar-Labuan Bajo, with a journey time of about half an hour.You can use the plane from Jakarta-Bali-Kupang with the airline Merpati Airlines, GT Water and TransNusa heading to Komodo Flores Airport, then by using the minibus to Port Bajo. Or it could be straight out of Bali to Labuhan Bajo using TransNusa airline ticket rate Rp.990.000 / one-way, about 90 minutes away.2. Land LineUsing the bus from Denpasar, Bali headed to Labuhan Bajo and Bima.3.Jalur Sea (Ferry): Approximately 36 hours of travelBima town of Labuan Bajo and can be reached by ferry between the islands of Denpasar, Bali.Contact PT. National Shipping Indenesia (Pelni) Jalan Raya Kuta No. 229, Tuban - Bali (Tel: 0361- 763 963) to reserve tickets for the vessel KM. Tilong Kabila who will depart from the port of Benoa, Bali to Bima and Labuan Bajo.Benoa-Bima-Labuan BajoTwice a week on Saturday: 09:00 to 20:00 (the next day).One-way tickets starting from IDR. 143,000.00 - IDR. 435,000.00
Labuhan Bajo-Bima-BenoaTwice a week, on Thursdays: 08:00 to 11:00 (next day)

One-way ticket from the IDR. 143,000.00 - IDR.435,000,00Note: ferry prices are subject to change at any timeLabuan Bajo-Bima-BenoaTwice a week, on Thursdays: 08:00 to 11:00 (the next day).One-way ticket starts from IDR. 143,000.00 - IDR. 435,000.00Note: ferry prices are subject to change at any time

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