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Destination inspiration: Komodo, Indonesia

A real-life Jurassic Park Komodo Island is like no other place on earth. An island of rugged hills and tropical vegetation, surrounded by transparent water and awash with bright sun – there’s no place better to marvel at one of Earth’s rarest prehistoric legacies.

One of Indonesia’s 17,508 islands, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is listed as one of the 7 New Wonders of Nature and is home to over 3,000 of the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo dragon


Why go?

Komodo and the nearby islands of Rinca and Padar make up Komodo National Park, One of Indonesia's greatest natural treasures it is a beautiful panoramic of savannas, rain forests, white beaches, beautiful corals, and clean blue seas. Home to the legendary Komodo Dragon however surprisingly within this area you can also find horses, wild buffalo, deer, wild boar, snakes, monkeys, and various types of birds plus an amazing array of sea life.


A rich and amazing underwater world, divers claim that Komodo waters are one of the best diving sites in the world. It has fascinating underwater scenery. You can find 385 species of beautiful corals, mangrove forests, and seaweeds as a home for thousands of fish species, 70 types of sponges, 10 types of dolphins, 6 types of whales, green turtles and various types of sharks and stingrays.

More than 14 species of whales and dolphins have been spotted in the deeper waters, while glimmering shoals and dugongs ply the shallows. In many places, coral almost completely covers the sea floor in carpets of orange cup corals and frothy clouds of leather corals. A popular dive site, the channel of Manta Point off Komodo’s northeast coast connects the Indian and South West Pacific Oceans, creating a plankton-rich habitat that attracts reef manta rays.


Another amazing feature of Komodo Island is Pink Beach aptly named because of its amazing rosy hue, one of only seven pink beaches in the world this exceptional beach gets its striking colour from microscopic animals called Foraminifera. The best times to visit Kondo Island is during Komodo’s dry season spans April to November, with June and July being the most popular months to visit.



Where to stay?

Sunset Hill Hotel – Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

Sunset Hill Hotel lives up to its name, with one of Labuan Bajo’s best sundown vistas. Rooms here are designed to maximise the views, with large glass windows and balconies facing toward the harbour. The reception offers scooter hire, which guests recommend for getting around.


Seraya Hotel and Resort – Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

Seraya Hotel and Resort is set on a private island, just off the coast of Labuan Bajo. Here, plush bungalows are built on a pristine beach, looking straight out to sea. The hotel runs a free shuttle boat straight back to the Labuan Bajo harbour – great for trips out to Komodo.


Plataran Komodo Beach Resort – Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

If you’re looking to spoil yourself, this is the place. Plataran Komodo is complete paradise. Palatial villas sprawl across the sand on a private island, totally secluded from the outside world. Guests mention the hotel’s warm and attentive staff, who are happy to arrange trips off the island for you.


Located on Sebayur Island just on the border of Komodo National Park, this resort boasts a private beach area and on-site diving and snorkelling opportunities. Guests can choose from 16 rooms, all of which exude an atmosphere of total peace and harmony. The hotel offers many unique recreational opportunities such as private beach, fitness center, massage, garden, water sports (non-motorized). Superb facilities and an excellent location make the Komodo Resort & Diving Club the perfect base from which to enjoy your stay in Labuan Bajo.



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