It is the Komodo Dragons that first put this area on the map. This endangered species has been drawing tourists in from across the globe for decades, long before the diving had been explored.
The famous Komodo dragons are found predominantly on Komodo and Rinca island; both islands offer a beautiful trek with a trained ranger where you will not only encounter these incredible creatures but also other wild species of the area. It is estimated that there are about 5,500 Komodo dragons left in the wild and the Komodo National Park is the only place you can see them in their natural habitat.
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Reaching 2.6m in length and weighing up to 91kg these impressive beasts will eat almost any meat - from small rodents to the large water buffalo that roam the islands. It is a dwindling food supply due to development, natural disasters and illegal hunting that is threatening the numbers of this endangered species. By employing members of the local community as rangers the park officials encourage the communities to protect the dragons - all working together to ensure their numbers remain stable and hopefully one day increase.
Scuba Junkie Komodo Beach and Dive Resort is located around 15 Km South of the main port of Labuan Bajo in the stunning, quiet bay of Warloka. Warloka is a laid back village whose residents rely on fishing and local markets to sustain themselves. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the resort to the village if you would like to explore some of the local culture. There are a few very simple shops selling snacks, but there are no facilities such as restaurants in the area.
Between the resort and Warloka is Batu Meja. A short hike up some stairs, then through the trees brings you to the site of a bronze age (or so it is thought) stone table and a clearing that boasts stunning views of the Komodo National Park.
Padar is a beautiful island located down in the South of the Komodo National Park. From its peak you can see all the different sand beaches with varying hues of colour from pink, black to white depending on the conditions. It is located between Komodo and Rinca Island and is the third largest island in the Komodo National Park. The trek takes around 40 minutes and has concrete steps running the whole way.
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Sitting 35km South East of Labuan Bajo is the beautiful Cunca Rami Waterfall. It offers an incredible natural swimming experience and is a great day trip away from Labuan Bajo. The hour and a half scenic walk through un touched nature takes you away from the modern day hustle and bustle of the town. There are small villages to explore and a lesson in culture and agriculture can be arranged. The trail leads you across various villages before it stretches out into open farmlands with water buffaloes, pigs and goats gazing freely in the fields.
Wae Rebu is often described as the most beautiful traditional village in Indonesia. It is an old Manggaraian village that is situated in beautiful mountain scenery. This is a unique opportunity to see authentic Manggarai housing and to experience the every day life of the local community.
To reach the village is a three hours hike, but it is worth the time as it offers some of the most stunning biological diversity. The circular building contrast hugely to our modern rectangular buildings and this experience will make you feel as though you've been transported to another world. There is also the opportunity to spend a night in this fascinating village and experience what life must have been like in a simpler time.
Located east of Labuan Bajo in the Ende regency you can either fly there or take the more scenic, but windy, bus option. Please note that you will need about 4 days to do this comfortably.
This is a real must see when you visit Flores and the most popular time to climb the volcano is just in time for sunrise. There are three lakes that have different colors yet are at the crest of the same volcano. Tiwu Ata Bupu (Lake of Old People) is usually blue. The other two lakes, Tiwu Ko'o Fai Nuwa Muri (Lake of Young Men and Maidens) and Tiwu Ata Polo (Bewitched or Enchanted Lake) are separated by a shared crater wall and are typically green or red respectively.
There are many old Maggairian myths and tales of small people living in caves - often referred to as 'Hobbits'. This has lead to a lot of discussion about whether these were people suffering from dwarfism or if they were a new kind of human. Did modern human kind cross with these people or did a huge volcanic eruption wipe out their population?
A cave on Flores has recently been undergoing archaeological evacuation, with new evidence being found suggesting human occupation. These caves are just a 40m drive from Ruteng and it's a fascinating trip.
