Komodo island is located in the Nusa Tenggara Islands, situated in the middle between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province.
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| Komodo Island Map |
Komodo National Park has an area of 173,300 ha with five major islands, namely Pulau Komodo, Padar, Rinca, Gili Motang, Nusa code, as well as other small islands. The Islands as a National Park to protect komodo Dragons from extinction.
Route to Komodo Island
The easiest way to this location by using air transportation. You can fly from Ngurah Rai airport, Bali go directly to Labuhan Bajo airport, which is the island of Komodo.
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| komodo-island |
Whereas when from the ground, can be reached from Bali lombok – Mataram – towards the port of Kayangan – the port of Pototano (NTB) – Sumbawa – Terminal Dara Bima – port of Sape – Komodo National Park.
Komodo Island Tourist Attraction
Komodo Dragon Habitat
This is the main attraction, you can see the komodo dragon directly, when visiting the islands of Komodo, Rinca Island, Nusa code, and Gili Motang. You will be accompanied by a handler called "Park Rangers" which will maintain and direct you.
You only comply with instruction from an experienced handler. While visiting his tips include: the komodo dragon may not feed, you should wear boots (to avoid the snake that lived in the Meadow), bring the rod budded, should not smoke, as well as prepare physically strong.
The Beauty of the Stunning Beaches
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| beach of komo island |
The second point, you can also enjoy the beautiful nature, the beautiful white sands of coral as well as decorated edge of the waves on the beach. The water is so clear and blue and the Sun which warms the coast.
The Richness of Biota Under its Bottom
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| scubadiving in komodo island |
The third point, the Komodo National Park turned out to save the other, that is the beauty of the underwater beauty. You can dive and enjoy the beauty of hundreds of species of coral reefs, sea grass, dozens of kinds of sponges, green turtles, thousands of species of fish including sharks, stingrays, whale, until the dolphins.
Wallacea Line Transition Zone
The fourth point, which is in the transition zone of the Wallacea line, make this area very beautiful. This area is formed from the confluence of two continents, namely Asia and Australia, which then form a row of unique island with a volcano.
Therefore, the island is filled with birds and animals from the two continents. A great many kinds of flora and fauna that live in Komodo National Park. Here there are 254 types of flora that originated in Asia and 128 species of birds, and 58 other types of fauna of australia.
Grasslands and Savannas Wide Forest
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| Grassland and savannas |
The fifth point, you want to feel the sensation of being in the middle of the forest and the savanna grassland? Here its broad grassland savanna reaches 70% of the entire national park. Different types of grasses grow lush in there.
Activities on The Island of Komodo
In addition you can see directly the Komodo dragon – it's not too close – here you can also rent a fishing boat to the beach. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful sand-colored pink, that there are only 7 spots in the world.
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| pink beach |
When you are boating, the dolphins could just suddenly appear tempting. You can play with them. In addition a variety of beautiful fish, hiding behind a beautiful coral reefs, green turtles and whales that swim freely are also ready to welcome you.
Well, before returning home would like to find a souvenir and gift shop? You can come to Loh Buaya and Loh Liang, sales center souvenirs typical of Komodo National Park. You can buy the shirt depicts the komodo dragon, komodo, wooden sculpture to nuanced accessories Komodo island. Moreover do not forget the smooth belt woven fabric with motifs of Flores and lovely and typical hawker Flores, Cakes hair.