Basic ecotouristic information on Komodo National Park (Flores, Indonesia) which can be visited - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
Between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores
Access
Easy. By boat from Labuan Bajo (Flores).
Characteristic
1817 km2; Marine area is 66% of the total park area.The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rinca, and 26 smaller ones. The islands of the national park are of volcanic origin. The terrain is generally rugged, characterized by rounded hills, with altitudes up to 735 m. The climate is one of the driest of Indonesia with annual rainfall between 800mm and 1000mm. The coastline of all three islands is generally rugged and rocky although sandy beaches are found in same sheltered bays. Typical ecosystems: dry deciduous forest, grasslands, sea and sea coast, mangroves, coral reefs.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
Walking, animals observing.
Excellens snorkelling and scuba diving.
Note
The park is declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a part of World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Best time to visit: III-VI and X-XII