Visit Komodo Island, West Manggarai, Flores, Indonesia

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Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons (komodo). The island is also the Komodo National Park which is managed by the Central Government of Indonesia.

Komodo National Park has been designated as a New Seven Wonders of Nature in mid-May 2012 version of the New7Wonders organization. Komodo are ancient animals that only exist in Indonesia, therefore we should be proud of having the island of Komodo. Besides Komodo island, the another six New Seven Wonders of Nature is Halong Bay (Vietnam), Amazon (Latin America), Jeju Island (South Korea), Table Mountain (South Africa), Iguazu Falls (Latin America), Puerto Princea Underground River (Philippines).

Just as one package, each of tourists visiting Komodo Island will definitely be taken also ventured to the island of Rinca. In Rinca Island, tourists will be invited to explore the tracks along the 2-8 km to visit the original habitat of the Komodo dragon. So even on the Komodo Island. The length and duration of the trip depends on the track choice of tourists.

For those who are easily tired or time is limited, can choose the shortest track. But for those who like adventure challenge and had a great time, the longest track could be an option. In the Komodo natural habitat, visitors should not be walking around alone, but must be accompanied by a ranger (tour guide
trained to handle dragons). Travelers also highly discouraged out of the group.

Diving at Komodo Island Video on Youtube:

 

For those of you who are not satisfied just walking arround in this place, you can also dive. Komodo Island is not inferior to other marine attractions in Indonesia. The sea here also have high biodiversity. This is because on Komodo Island meeting between the two waters, the waters north of the warm and the cold southern waters. Various species of coral reefs thrive in these waters. You will not regret diving in the sea of Komodo Island National Park.