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KOMODO NATIONAL PARK Komodo National Park KOMODO NATIONAL PARK Komodo National Park Komodo & Rinca Island The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the world’s largest and also one of the oldest living lizards. Komodos can only be found in the wild on the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Nusa Kode, Gili Motang and to a minor extent on Flores’ west and north coasts. Adult dragons can reach a length of up to three meters, with an average weight of around 90kg. Komodo Island is the most visited place in Flores. Rinca, a smaller island where the Komodo dragons can also be found, is a good alternative to crowded Komodo Island. 5 most famous dive sites: - Castle Rock no.21 - Crystal Rock no.22 - Batu Bolong no.17 - Manta Point/Karang Makassar no.15 - Wainilu no.5 Padar Island Padar Island features a natural phenomenon that you should not miss: a pink beach. This peculiar beach gets its color from red coral fragments. It is definitely a great place to spend some time by just laying back or enjoying the underwater world with your snorkeling equipment. Gili Lawa Darat Gili Lawa Darat is an island in the north east of Komodo. The island is almost seen as a desert barren savanah which wholly covered by grass. Gili Lawa Darat bay is a perfect place for boat to stay during the night as it is always calm and protected from current and waves. Dive boats are normally anchoring here for night dives. Kanawa Island Kanawa is a small beautiful tropical island, fully surrounded by white sandy beaches and coral reefs. It is located at the border of Komodo National Park, Kanawa is the perfect destination for relaxing, snorkeling, diving and exploring the park. For more information visit Flores official website at www.florestourism.com Important Numbers Immigration Office Class III Labuan Bajo Jalan Gabriel Gampur, Labuan Bajo, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 385 421 34 Inquiry/complaint Phone: +62 8123 8554 899 Inquiry/complaint Email: [email protected] District Health Care Center Labuan Bajo Jalan Bidadari, Labuan Bajo, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 385 41114 St. Joseph Clinic Kelurahan Wae Kelambu, Labuan Bajo, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 385 41407 Police Manggarai Barat Jalan Frans Sales Lega Cowangdereng, Labuan Bajo Manggarai Barat 86544, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 385 41110 Tourist Information Center Tourist Information Center Labuan Bajo Jalan Mutiara, Kampung Ujung, Labuan Bajo 86554, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 385 41181 [email protected] [email protected] Tourist Information Center Bajawa Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani No.75, Bajawa Ngada, Flores, NTT, Indonesia [email protected] Tourist Information Center Moni Desa Koanara, Moni, Kab. Ende, Flores, NTT, Indonesia [email protected] Tourist Information Center Ende Jalan Bhakti No.1 Ende 86312, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 381 231 41 [email protected] Tourist Information Center Flores Timur Taman Kota Larantuka, Flores, NTT, Indonesia +62 821 450 467 12 [email protected] Tourist Information Center Bali Jalan Batur Sari No. 20SB, Sanur 80227, Bali, Indonesia +62 361 271 145 [email protected] WEST MANGGARAI Batu Cermin Cave Batu Cermin cave is set within an impressive prominent rock formation near Labuan Bajo. Through a hole in the cave, rays of light find their way into the cave’s inside walls where they perform a spectacular show of reflected sunlight -depending on the time of year- the sunrays only hit the hole between 9 and 10am. This fascinating effect is caused by some slick, mirror-like rock surfaces that reflect the light. Hence the cave’s name, Batu Cermin, which means ‘mirror rock’ in Indonesian. Cunca Rami Waterfall The impressive Cunca Rami waterfall, with its many pretty pools that offer a refreshing, natural swimming experience, makes a fantastic day trip from Labuan Bajo. Starting from Werang, which is located 35km southeast of Labuan Bajo, it takes you about a 1½ hour scenic walk through an area which seems to be relatively untouched by modern civilization. Sano Nggoang Lake Sano Nggoang Crater Lake is located approximately 35km east of Labuan Bajo. With depths of up to 500m, it is said to be among the world’s deepest crater lakes. The lake and an overall surrounding area of 5,500 hectares are proposed to become a protected area due to the remaining forests and endemic bird species such as the native Flores crow and the Flores monarch. Mount Mbeliling Hiking Mount Mbeliling, located in West Manggarai, is the highest mountain in this region. The Mbeliling Forest Reserve, which spans over an area of 15,000 hectares, is the habitat of numerous endemic plant species and birds. Roe Village, situated at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level at the foothills of Mount Mbeliling (1239m), is the ideal starting point for a trek to the mountain. The village is located only 27km away from Labuan Bajo. If you are interested in combining Cunca Rami with a trip to the Sano Nggoang crater lake or a trek to Mount Mbeliling, you may want to plan a two-day journey. In this case, overnight stays are offered in the form of comfortable homestays by the St Klaus School in Teongtoda or in Nunang Village near the crater Lake. Around 14 homestays are already available. Contact: Mrs. Maria to coordinate and prepare the accommodation: +62 8133 857 5056. Melo Village Located only 17km from Labuan Bajo, Melo is an excellent choice for travelers in search of a distinct Manggaraian cultural experience. A half-day visit to Melo offers a range of village-based tourism activities, exciting cultural art performances such as Caci Whip Fight Dance. Detail Map Islands around Labuan Bajo Detail Map Sano Nggoang and Mt. Mbeliling Trekking Detail Map Cunca Wulang Canyon For more information visit Flores official website at Legend www.florestourism.com Information Center Trans-Flores Highway National Park Tickets Village Road Footpath Komodo Dragon Watching Trekking Trail Airport Access Road Harbor Village Public Transport Rice Field Car Rental Agriculture (Crop Land) Motorbike Transport Agriculture (Cash Crop) Boat Charter Savanna Bush Land Food & Beverage Forest Hotel / Home-Stay Mangroves Camping Area Swamp Trekking Swimming Diving Snorkeling Horseback Riding Cave Waterfall Spider-Web Rice Field Place of Interest.
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