- Address: Sumberwaru, Banyuputih, Situbondo Regency, East. Java, Indonesia
- Area: 250 square meters. km
- Year of foundation: 1980
- Opening hours: Mon-Thu from 07:30 to 16:00, Fri 07:30 - 16:30, Sat, Sun - closed
In the eastern part of the Indonesian island of Java is the national park Baluran (Baluran National Park). It is located at the foot of the extinct volcano of the same name and is remarkable for its unique flora.
general information
The nature protection zone belongs to the district of Sutibondo, which is dominated by dry weather. The total area of the park is 250 square meters. km. Approximately 40% of the territory of Baluran is occupied by acacia savannas. The relief is also represented by tropical flat steppes, mangrove groves and lowland forests. In the national park there are 2 rivers:
- Bajulmati - flows on the western border;
- Clokoran is in the southern part.
In the center of the reserve is stratovulcan Baluran. It has a height of 1,247 m above sea level and is considered the most eastern on the island . There is also a lake in the park, which contains a high amount of sulfur.
The territory of Baluran is divided into 5 ecological zones. The main part occupies 120 square meters. km, a site with wild nature - 55.37 square meters. km, of which 10.63 square meters. km belongs to water bodies. The remaining 3 sections (8 km2, 57.80 km2 and 7.83 km2) are allocated to other relief features of the national park.
The nature of the reserve resembles Africa in its characteristics. Scenic landscapes and a diverse fauna attract tens of thousands of tourists every year. The symbol of Baluran is the bullhead of the banteng.
Flora National Park
Here you can see 444 species of plants. Among them there are quite rare specimens, for example:
- tamarind is Indian;
- umbrella palm (corypha);
- lumbang;
- Unabi tree;
- plants related to the genus zizifus.
The reserve flora is also represented by cereal (alang-alang), various kinds of prickly blackberry, lianas, blond acacia. The attention of tourists is attracted by a variety of palm trees and a coral tree.
Fauna of Baluran
There are 155 species of birds and 26 different mammals in the National Park. Visitors can meet here predatory animals, for example, red wolf, marten, leopard, palm civet, cat-fisher, mongoose and wild dog. Of the herbivores in Baluran live:
- flocks of all kinds of monkeys, with which you need to be very careful;
- wild bulls;
- Javanese small kanchili;
- Indian Muntazhi.
From the birds here you can see a striped turtledove, wild hens, a rhinoceros, a Javanese and green peacock, a marabou, a lot of parrots, etc. Among the reptiles in Baluran, there are cobras, brown bombers, Russell's vipers, dark and reticulate skeins.
Things to do?
During the tour, visitors can go on a long tourist route, where you can:
- Climb to the observation deck, from where you can see stunning views.
- Put your tent in the camping and live in the bosom of wildlife.
- Rent a boat and inspect the coastline.
- Snorkeling or diving .
- Visit the cafe, where you can have a snack, drink refreshing drinks and relax.
Features of visit
The cost of admission is about $ 12. You can get to Baluran National Park only on weekdays. The reserve starts working at 07:30 in the morning and closes from Monday to Thursday at 16:00, and on Friday at 16:30.
How to get there?
From the center of the island of Java to the reserve can be reached by bike or car on the roads Jl. Pantura, Jl. Bojonegoro - Ngawi or Jl. Raya Madiun. On the route there are toll routes. The distance is about 500 km.