Starting from Jakarta in the morning, before noon we landed in Denpasar. Then switch planes to Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai. This is the nearest air access to the dragon. From Labuan Bajo, tourists can go on boat speed or Komodo Rinca Island, the two largest islands, inhabited by dragons.
Komodo Enchantment begins immediately when we were flying through the air. From the plane window, the visible group of islands is sandwiched between Flores and Sumbawa island is dominated by the yellow grass of the savannah and red earth. Uniquely, this barren islands surrounded by beautiful beaches and sea. In some of these islands about 2,500 animals living in foreign countries known as the sangha, the Komodo dragon.
Trekking in the bush. How not to be in Indonesia
Trekking in the bush. How not to be in Indonesia
Located on the western tip of Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara, Komodo National Park (KNP) was established in 1980 to preserve rare animals Komodo (Varanus komodoensis) and marine and terrestrial biodiversity of this region. In recognition of the natural heritage of this world, an area of 1817 km2 was confirmed as a man and Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage (World Heritage) UNESCO in 1986.
Our first destination was the entrance to the Komodo National Park, Loh Buaya on Rinca. Nature at Loh Buaya is very different than most parts of Indonesia. Everywhere the eye looks hills that dominated the yellowed grass and bushes in the dry season. Usually savanna, not many trees that grow here. In some parts of tall palm trees are clustered.
After paying the tickets and donations of conservation, an officer will accompany visitors through the KNP tracks that were provided to enjoy the natural bush and of course the dragons in the wild to see them. Any officer that a stick of wood 2 meters by the end of two arms as a weapon if there is an annoying dragons. With proper technique, stick to poke the tip of the shoulder dragons will removing animals.
In this area of Komodo is the king of the food chain because they have no predators. Are prey to anything, ranging from wild buffalo, deer, including children and even adults and Komodo dragons. Super-sensitive language can capture the smell of blood from a distance of one mile. His style is to capture prey such as lazy I do not care, but once the prey is approached, their lightning attack. When the prey was paralyzed in the first attack, saliva contains deadly bacteria that do prey were hurt after a long time to be weak.
Komodo dragon
Komodo dragon
In addition, we also visited the Loh Liang on Komodo Island. Besides animal dragons, in this island we can see the various types of wild birds such as yellow-crested brother until charred birds. Here the tourist facilities ranging from small rooms, a gift shop to accommodate the space is very nice and clean, minimalist style dominated the element wood. Not less than foreign tourist facilities. This plant has been built on the cooperation of conservation NGOs, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) with the KNP and the government through PT Putri Naga Komodo. This collaboration is expected to preserve the rich natural Komodo, but also can build an independent eco-tourism.
Besides the charm of land and natural underwater Komodo very fascinating. According to the research that has long helped TNC conservation of these areas, biodiversity and coral reefs of this island is very rich. Most are not more than 1000 species of fish, 385 species of coral reefs, 70 species of sponges and 16 species of whales and dolphins lumba.Tidak surprised if the Komodo is one of the best diving locations in the world.
Armed with scuba equipment, snorkeling, we at Red Beach. Suddenly we are in another world. Fish in a variety of appearance, size and color randomly milling around us. Meanwhile, the reef with all its unique shape makes us feel at home took a long look at this underwater paradise.
In National Parks is home to about 4000 people spread over four areas of settlements (Komodo Rinca, Keroro and Papagaran). All these villages have existed long before the year 1980, a time when the area was declared a National Park. Most are fishermen Bima (Sumbawa), Manggarai, South Flores, and South Sulawesi.
Komodo region has natural colors that contrast the blue sky, turquoise sea, yellowing grass, red soil.
Komodo region has natural colors that contrast the blue sky, turquoise sea, yellowing grass, red soil.
Along with this population, government, and National Parks Conservancy works to preserve the natural wealth of Komodo. The challenges range from population growth and uncontrolled development of tourism of destructive fishing techniques, ranging from fish bombing, the use of trawl nets and overfishing. Once the ecosystem is damaged, it will take tens or even hundreds of years to recover the dragon this beautiful kingdom.
An important place to visit in Komodo: Loh Liang on Komodo and Loh Buaya on Rinca. For those who enjoy diving or snorkeling, there are many beautiful places to enjoy. In Labuan Bajo tourist guides can show you the right place.
Accommodation: Many lodgings are available in Labuhan Bajo. Also this year established a 4-star hotel in the city ini.http: / / www.balihotelsdiscount.com/hotel_Bintang_Flores_Hotel_373_Flores_Island_33.html
Alternatively, there is also a bungalow on the island of Rinca, or they all want different experiences, you can rent a boat that was equipped with rooms to stay.
Transports: It 's best to book a flight from Denpasar to Labuhan Bajo few days earlier, because of flights and passengers rather limited. Ticket is about 600 thousand. That in order to Labuhan Bajo Komodo Island, the best way is to rent a speedboat. In addition to general boat ride also used the surrounding community.
When you travel from mid January 2008. Suggested time 2-3 days.
Temperatures: almost all year round, the sun shines here, where the temperature is quite hot and dry atmosphere. Prepare a hat, long sleeve shirt, sun screen, if you mind the skin slightly blackened.
By-by: Weaving belt, a wooden statue of dragons, and accessories Mutiara
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