Komodo National Park is always on holiday bucket-list. Yes, this National Park which is a destination that you must visit at least once in your life! Why? Because this National Park has millions of charms that can make tourists fall in love and want to come back again and again.
You can get a closer look at Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. If so far you usually only see Komodo dragons through pictures on magazine pages or on cell phone screens, then now is the time for you to witness this natural wonder firsthand!
Komodo National Park is ‘home’ to around 2,500 Komodo dragons. Apart from Komodo, there are also many other fauna. Apart from being the natural habitat of Komodo dragons, it turns out that Komodo National Park is also home to various other types of fauna, you know! Just mention several types of mammals that live on land, such as horses, buffalo and Timor deer, then reptile species, such as 12 species of snakes and 9 species of lizards. Apart from fauna that lives on land, the biodiversity in this area also includes fauna that lives in the waters. Komodo National Park holds around 1000 species of fish, 10 types of dolphins, 7 species of whales and also green turtles. Not to forget, 40 birds also inhabit Komodo National Park.
Komodo National Park is also a World Class Diving Paradise. It wouldn’t be complete if you went to Komodo National Park without diving into its enchanting underwater charm. Komodo National Park is located right in the heart of the Asia Pacific coral reef triangle, making it one of the richest underwater paradises in the world. In this area, there are at least 100 world-class diving sites which are always the target of divers, scientists and professional photographers from all over the world. With colorful expanses of coral reefs, various species of fish that inhabit this area, including the main attraction, namely interacting directly with manta rays, sharks and dugongs, diving in Komodo National Park will definitely be a holiday experience for you that you will never forget.
For those who like climbing, Padar Island in Komodo National Park is the right spot to conquer! It only takes around 2 to 3 hours on uphill climbing rocky terrain; you can reach the top of the hill on Padar Island. The feeling of tiredness will disappear instantly, when you arrive at the top of the hill. The beautiful views that Padar Island offers from a height are second to none. The expanse of the open sea looks like a diamond sparkling due to the sun’s rays. The calm ripples of the waves are also able to provide peace of mind and soul. It would be even more perfect if you come here while hunting for a sunset panorama. Don’t forget to catch and record this special moment with a camera shot!
Explore Charming Pink Beach. When you come to this area, don’t forget to visit the beach which is currently popular on social media! It’s called Pink Beach! Yes, as the name suggests, this beach does have pink sand. This pink color comes from a combination of white sand with degraded red coral. Taking photos on this beach is mandatory, especially if you take photos using a drone. The view of the blue sea combined with the green nature around it looks very Instagrammable, in fact!
The sunset panorama is the main attraction on Kalong Island. How could it not be, when the day approaches dusk, you will be treated to an enchanting view by watching thousands of bats flying through the sky towards the mangrove forest with a charming twilight violet back ground. Anyway, only you who catch the beauty of this atmosphere!
If you like snorkeling, Kanawa Island, which is located in Komodo National Park, has the perfect snorkeling spot. When you stop by Kanawa Island, get ready to be enchanted again by the truly captivating beauty of its underwater world. The clear water allows you to clearly see the colorful coral reefs, various marine life and various types of fish. You can find quite complete attractions on Rinca Island. This island is a target for tourists, because you can do various activities at once, such as exploring unspoiled mangrove forests, seeing wild animals such as Komodo dragons, Timor deer, wild buffalo, long-tailed monkeys, and many more in the expanse of savanna.
