Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park, nestled between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores, is a natural wonderland renowned for its unique inhabitants, particularly the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard species.

Established in 1980 with a primary focus on conserving the Komodo dragon and its habitat, the park's mission has evolved over the years to encompass the broader goal of preserving the entire region's biodiversity. Recognized by UNESCO as both a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve, Komodo National Park showcases the biological significance of its ecosystem on a global scale.

Encompassing a vast area of 1,817 square kilometers, which is projected to increase to 2,321 square kilometers, the park spans across three main islands: Komodo, Rinca, and Padar, as well as several smaller islands. While the park is renowned for its Komodo dragons, it also provides a sanctuary for various terrestrial species such as the orange-footed scrub fowl, endemic rats, and Timor deer. Moreover, the marine environment within the park teems with life, boasting vibrant coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves.

Marine biodiversity flourishes in Komodo National Park, with over 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of reef-building corals, and 70 types of sponges. Visitors can marvel at the playful antics of dugongs, sharks, manta rays, whales, sea turtles, and dolphins in the park's semi-enclosed bays.

Komodo National Park provides an ideal habitat for its inhabitants, thanks to its favorable climate and protected status. To access the park, visitors typically fly into Komodo Airport (IATA: LBJ, ICAO: WATO), located approximately 20 kilometers away. From there, a short boat ride from Labuan Bajo transports visitors to the islands within the national park, where they can embark on unforgettable adventures and encounter the legendary Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.