Location
Komodo Island is located at the western most tip of the island of Flores. Administratively Komodo Island is part of West Manggarai Regency. These UNESCO heritage island is the center of Komodo National Park with an area of 1.817 square km. From Labuan Bajo port to reach the island its take three hours by boat and one and half hours by speed boat. Komodo Island is a biggest habitat of Komodo dragons and the total populations is reaches 3.022 in 2019, and the rest are scattered in other island like Rinca Island, Padar Island, Gili Motang Island. The island is mostly overgrown with savanna forest and shady trees, but the temperature was very hot here.
Landscape
Komodo Island is a home of Komodo dragon and the right place to see the dragons from closer in their natural habitat. Not only komodo dragons there are also many other wild animals such as monkey, deer, buffalo, and various types of wild birds. Savanna forest and shady trees add to the beauty of this island with the hill view which is surrounded by the sea and a cluster of small islands looks beautiful.
What's activity can be done here?
Here you have to do trekking through the tracks to explore Komodo dragons up to the hillside. You can see the daily life of the dragons from closer and other wild life in their real habitat. From the savannah hillside overlooking the sea enjoy the wonderful landscape in around. You will be accompanied by local ranger walk through the long and tiring track therefore you must in a strong physique well.
Preparation
If want to travel to Komodo Island, you must be prepare something for the convenience and smoothness of your vacation. Make your vacation plan like tour package and the boat that you will use. We suggest you to join with komodotourboat.com the boat charter agency in Labuan Bajo. Don’t forget to bring the trekking shoes, sun glass, sunblock, hat and the clothing that does not absorb heat because the weather is so hot there. Bring more mineral water to avoid dehydration because on the boat the stock of drinking water is limited. And also bring the camera and phone charging to capture every moment during your holiday.