Labuan Bajo : To Do

Labuan Bajo : To Do

Komodo National Park is definitely an ultimate destination as you head to Labuan Bajo. Imagine this is a life size Jurassic Park in your own lifetime travel. The dragon is far from either mythical or animated animal as depicted in the Hollywood movie. But, be very careful as you come across a Komodo, however lazy it looks. A ranger will guide you along the trip within the national park and show you the best places. Female travelers are advised to make sure that you are not within a menstrual period, or you will turn the long journey into a waste of time, energy, and money. The rangers in Komodo National Park will never allow female visitors to enter the park during menstrual period, as the scent of fresh blood agitates and attracts the Komodo dragon to approach with an unpredictable appetite. Aside from all these simple etiquettes, every corner of the park, especially on the hilltop is picturesque and worth the trouble and the lengthy journey.

Rinca and Komodo Island are two islands, habitat of the Komodo dragons, although on Rinca, you are more likely to sight the pack rather than those on Komodo Island. Buy a 3-day park pass for US$ 15.00 and you are set to enjoy the spectacular nature of the deer and water –buffalo - eating lizards.

Scuba Diving in the national park is amongst the best in the world, since the biodiversity is almost untapped. Since the straits around these small islands of Nusatenggara are corridors between the southern ocean and the northern part of the globe, various sea giants like whales, manta rays, sharks, and dolphins and huge turtles are often within your sight. Beware, though, that the ocean currents can sometimes be strong in certain spots, and extra caution and skills are an absolute requirement.

Kanawa Island is amongst the most idyllic islands in the world. Its vicinity to turquoise shallow seas and coral reefs is hard to find. With only around IDR 200,000 per night you can stay on the island that provides simple accommodation called bungalow (not a luxurious one). Turtles, reef sharks, and a thousand types of fish most valuable compared with the money you spend

Seraya Island is close to Labuan Bajo. During low tide, several coral reefs are exposed and the water is clear for you to snorkel and swim. It is one of the idyllic places in the vicinity of a fishing town of , Labuan Bajo. Rent a rowboat if you wish, and enjoy the experience of being a diving fisherman looking for prey.

At dusk, flying fox bats are soaring from their natural habitat in Kalong Island. Watch the sunset as these bats decorate the golden sky with lines of flying foxes.

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