Basic ecotouristic information on Manupeu Tanah Daru National Park (Sumba, Indonesia) which can be visited - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
South Sumba. About 25 km west of Lewa village.
Access
Easy. Kupang-Waingapu about one hour by plane. Then, Waingapu-Lewa-Waikabubak about two hours by car.
Characteristic
880 km2; Lowlands from the sea level and steepy hill slopes that rise up to ca. 600m. Typical ecosystems: lowland monsoon forest, sea and sea coast.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
Jungle trekking, camping, bird watching.
Note
Best time to visit: III-VI a X-XI.
Very limited facilities for visitors
Matayangu waterfall - 40 m high
Ecosystems degraded by forest fire and cattle grazing