Way Kambas National Park (Indonesia)

Image by http://indonesiancities.blogspot.comThe Way Kambas National Park is located on Sumatra. It is 130,000 hectares, the smallest national park on the island and the eastern coastal plain has been identified. Founded in 1989, the park is dominated by mangroves, swamp forests, and steppe areas. Secondary forests have replaced the uninfluenced by human jungle regions. However, there is a rich bird life - more than 300 bird species - before. A special feature represents the rare glossy duck, which nests in the grassy plains. Elephants, tigers, sun bears and the small tree-dwelling separates the highly endangered Sumatran rhinos live here too. In the swamps meet the narrow-snouted crocodiles and, in smaller Sunda gavials.
In addition to the numerous possible routes through the area, enjoying especially the Indonesians in the Elephant Training Center (ETC) very popular. Agent from Thailand imported know how allowed to the elephants since 1986, a chance of survival and demonstrated the results of play.
Location: Indonesia
Area: 1300 sq km
Founded: 1989

komodo island tourism

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Komodo is an island in Indonesia with an area of 390 sq km and 2,000 inhabitants. It belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands and is part of the Komodo National Park. Particularly well known is the Komodo dragon at home here. In addition, the waters around the island a popular dive destination. Komodo is embedded in the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands between the substantially larger neighboring islands Sumbawa and Flores in the west to the east. There are four mountains on the island, from north to south are the Mount Satalibo (735 meters), Mount Ara (538 meters), Mount Komodo (655 meters) and Mount Lankai (520 meters). To the island there are several islands, the North East and Lawalaut Lawadarat, Punya the east and adjacent to the Strait Linta Padar and the south Tala.
The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former prisoners who were exposed on the island and is mixed with the Bugis from Sulawesi have. The population is predominantly of Islam. However, there are few Christians and Hindus.
Ship overnight in the middle of the island world Komodo is only 1.5 hours flight away from Bali. Many tourists come to Komodo to see the flora and fauna on land and under water. Walks, (some are very good observation on the river and Liang Poreng Valley) including the Komodo dragons can be accomplished only if accompanied by local leaders of the conservation authority PCA. It routes of different lengths are available on each predetermined routes. The Port Loh Liang is located near Komodo Village. Thrill-seekers travel by boat to the islands, starting from Flores (Labuan Bajo) are. As a linked Komodo Rinca Tour is more than a day's journey, usually stayed on the water.