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Komodo is home to the mighty Komodo dragon and one of the best diving sites in the world. What to learn more about this off the beaten path destination? Let’s shine a spotlight on this Indonesian island.
Where is Komodo Island?
Venture into the Lesser Sunda chain of islands in eastern Indonesia and you’ll find this small marvel: a remote island of 1,800 people and the natural home to the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo dragon.
Why should you go to Komodo Island?
This is the only place to see the Komodo dragon in the wild. In order to protect the natural habitat of the Komodo dragon, in 1980 the Indonesian government created Komodo National Park, which comprises Komodo, Padar, and Rinca, as well as 26 smaller islands. Today, this remote park is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. It’s also home to some of the best coral reefs in Southeast Asia.
Komodo is a haven for wildlife viewing. Watch 68 kg (150 lb) dragons stalk across the beaches, spot wild boars and deer cut through the lush interior, and dive beneath the waves to explore exotic reef environments where barracuda and parrotfish abound.
How do you get to Komodo Island?
Komodo Island is only accessible by boat from the port of Labuan Bajo. Fly from Bali to Labuan Bajo and join a wildlife tour. The dry season between April and December is the best time for wildlife viewing in Komodo.
Goway’s Destination Specialists are experts at arranging ethical wildlife viewing in Indonesia. Request a quote to start planning your globetrotting adventure.
You might say that Aren was destined to become a globetrotter after his family took him to Germany two times before he was four. If that wasn’t enough, a term spent in Sweden as a young teenager and a trek across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand confirmed that destiny. An independent writer, director, and film critic, Aren has travelled across Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. His favourite travel experience was visiting the major cities of Japan’s largest island, Honshu, but his love for food, drink, and film will take him anywhere that boasts great art and culture.