Komodo & Rinca Islands
Established in 1980, this national park is one of Indonesia's – if not the world's – greatest natural treasures. Within its 1817 sq km area are Komodo,…
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Komodo & Rinca Islands
Parked neatly between Sumbawa and Flores, the islands of Komodo and Rinca are the major draw cards of Unesco-recognised Komodo National Park. The islands' jagged hills, carpeted with savannah and fringed with mangroves, are home to prehistoric Komodo dragons or ora, the world’s largest lizards.
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Komodo
The fishing village of Kampung Komodo is a 30-minute boat ride south of the Loh Liang entrance. It’s a friendly, stilted Bugis village filled with goats,…
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Wildlife & NatureEnter the dragon: exploring Komodo National Park’s wild attractionsJun 12, 2018 • 6 min read
Wildlife & NatureCalls for protection of Indonesia's Komodo dragons as tourists flock to the islandsNov 13, 2017 • 2 min read
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