Zoning Decree of Komodo National Park

Pink Beach On Komodo National Park

Zoning is the division of land and sea areas within Komodo National Park (KNP) to manage the park’s natural resources, ecosystems, and visitor activities more effectively. The zoning system was established under the Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE) Decree No. 212/KSDAE/SET.3/KSA.0/11/2020, regulating the zoning of Komodo National Park in Manggarai Barat […]

Drone Flight Permits in Komodo National Park

long-tailed macaque on Rinca Island of Komodo National Park

Flying a drone—an unmanned aerial vehicle used for aerial photography and videography—is permitted in Komodo National Park only with a proper permit and under specific regulations. This ensures the protection of wildlife, visitor safety, and the conservation of the park’s natural environment. What Is a Drone Flight Permit? A drone flight permit is an official […]

Visitor Protocols at Komodo National Park

Entrance to Komodo National Park on Komodo Island

Komodo National Park is a conservation area that must be preserved to maintain the balance of its flora, fauna, and ecosystems. Therefore, all visitors entering the park are required to follow specific protocols and rules established by the Komodo National Park Authority. Prohibited Actions Anyone entering Komodo National Park—including domestic and international tourists, guides, travel […]

Fauna of Komodo National Park

Coral garden on Komodo national Park

Komodo National Park is world-famous as the habitat of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)—the largest lizard on Earth and a top predator in the park’s ecosystems. But this remarkable conservation area is also home to a rich variety of other terrestrial and marine wildlife that make it one of Indonesia’s most important biodiversity hotspots. Komodo […]