Travel to Baluran, wilderness of little africa
Baluran National Park or often called as little Africa in java, is one of tourism destinations that you must visit in eastern java. Traveling in Baluran National Park, you will be brought into the atmosphere which look alike in the wilderness of Africa. The sprawling grasslands and various kinds of wild animals such as buffalo, bison, partridge, and others, then you can see directly when they interact in the wild nature habitat.
There are spread about 444 species of flora, 26 species of mammals and 155 species of rare birds such as the swallow tail needle, peacocks and others.As well as the forest vegetation is so complete, making this Baluran National Park as the target of the adventurous wild nature.
There are spread about 444 species of flora, 26 species of mammals and 155 species of rare birds such as the swallow tail needle, peacocks and others.As well as the forest vegetation is so complete, making this Baluran National Park as the target of the adventurous wild nature.
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| Baluran National Park Scenery |
This National park is located at Dukuh Batangan, Wonorejo Village, District Banyuputih, Situbondo, it is directly adjacent to Madura Strait and Bali Strait and it has an area not less than 25 thousand hectares.
Savanna vegetation dominates this region, about 40 percent total area of the entire national park. Baluran Natioal Park has a very wide meadow called Savannah Bekol, not only that, there is also Bama Beach for underwater tours, steep cliff area called Curah Tangis , mangrove forest, the tropical rain forest and Baluran mountain that dominates the landscape in this region.
Wild animals there are also very diverse, including commonly encountered animals such are wild bull, Timor deer, the forest cat, leopard, peacock, hornbill, and many other species.
Savanna vegetation dominates this region, about 40 percent total area of the entire national park. Baluran Natioal Park has a very wide meadow called Savannah Bekol, not only that, there is also Bama Beach for underwater tours, steep cliff area called Curah Tangis , mangrove forest, the tropical rain forest and Baluran mountain that dominates the landscape in this region.
Wild animals there are also very diverse, including commonly encountered animals such are wild bull, Timor deer, the forest cat, leopard, peacock, hornbill, and many other species.
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| Baluran wildlife |
In these months , availability waters in the forest are limited, and it will be dry quickly , then makes all grasses dry and becoming yellow.
This situation led the animals inside the forest will come out to the savanna and searching for water pools were provided by the national park management .
This is the perfect moment for you to watch and catching the wildlife of little African savannah, Baluran, East Java.
Baluran Travel Tips:
- Come in at 4 o'clock in the morning , so you can enjoy the exotic sunrise and herds of wild animals gathering and foraging in this region.
- Prepare enough for food and drinks if you want to stay overnight inside the park.
- Prepare flashlights and a battery charger with good condition because the availability of electricity in the inn has a limited time ..
- Do not forget to prepare a hat, sunblock and enough drinking water when traveling in this area, considering weather during the day at this place is quite hot.
- Keep your supplies goods against loss, especially against a herd of monkeys around Bama beach.
