20/10/2022
Komodo National Parks in the World
Komodo National Park in Indonesia encompasses three major islands: namely Komodo, Rinca, and Padar, as well as a series of smaller islets. As you may have already guessed from the name, the park is known for its population of Komodo Dragons – the largest living lizard in the world. To give you an idea of its size, it can grow up to three meters in length and weigh over 70 kilograms!
But you’ll also spot wild horses, water buffalo, long-tailed macaques, Timor deer, palm civets, and wild boar here. Offshore, the park encompasses some of the richest marine habitats in the world, with over 260 species of coral and a kaleidoscope of sponges, crustaceans, and bony fishes.
Manta ray, sea turtle, and shark sightings are common for divers and snorkelers, but you may even spot dolphins and whales from the shore or from a kayak or SUP. If you’ve got your PADI, don’t miss the Pygmy seahorse dive site – it’s one of the best in Indonesia!