Basic ecotouristic information on Siberut National Park (Sumatra, Indonesia) which can be visited together with Albatros Travel and Expeditions - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
155 km off the coast of West Sumatra
Access
By boat from Padang - 10 hours
Characteristic
1905 km2; 47 % of the total Siberut Island area (mostly western part), located west of Sumatra. Hilly island - altitude 0-500 m. The east coast is slowly subsiding and as a result has a very irregular coastline of bays and islets. By contrast, the west coast is relatively straight and lined with broad sandy beaches and steep cliffs. Unique ecosystems developed by isolation for over 500,000 years from mainland of Sumatra. High level of endemism of plant and animal species. Typical ecosystems: rain forest (often primary one) - approx. 60% of the park area, freshwater ecosystems, wetlands, mangroves up to 2 km inland, coral reefs around the island.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
Swimming, snorkelling, diving, surfing, forest trekking, canoeing, visit to the indigenous inhabitants.
Note
Population of indigenous inhabitants seems to be a relic of the Neolithic socio-political structure.
There is no touristic facilities in the island.
Biosphere reserve of UNESCO.
Best time to visit II-VI
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