Loh Buaya Development Report

Introduction Loh Buaya Valley is one of the main areas on Rinca Island, part of Komodo National Park (KNP)—a wildlife sanctuary and an important nature tourism destination in West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara. This location is well known as the natural habitat of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), a protected species, and serves as a […]
Two Cruise Ships Dock Simultaneously at Komodo Island, Bringing Thousands of Foreign Tourists

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, two international cruise ships arrived and docked together in the waters of Komodo Island, part of Komodo National Park in Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The cruise vessels — Paul Gauguin and MS Seven Seas Voyager — brought a significant number of foreign tourists and crew members, even though […]
Cruise Ships Bring Foreign Tourists to Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, continues to be one of Indonesia’s top tourism destinations, attracting visitors from around the world. According to data from the Class II Immigration Office at Labuan Bajo, 24 international cruise ships arrived in the region between January and September 2024, carrying thousands of foreign tourists to […]
Komodo National Park Cruise Tour

Welcome to Komodo National Park Komodo National Park is one of Indonesia’s most renowned national parks and a must-visit destination for cruise ship travelers from around the world. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its prehistoric inhabitants, the Komodo dragons, which live on Komodo, Rinca, Padar, and a few smaller islands such as […]
Komodo Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers

Exclusive Shore Excursion to Komodo National Park If your cruise ship docks in Komodo island or Rinca Island, East Nusa Tenggara, you can make the most of your short stop by joining the Komodo Island tour for cruise passengers offered by Komodopadartour.com This tour is specially designed for visitors arriving by cruise ship so you […]
Komodo Island Tour from Cruise Ship

A Special Stopover Experience During Your Cruise If your cruise ship docks at komodo Island or Rinca Island (Komodo Island Port), you can enjoy an incredible experience through the Komodo Island Tour from Cruise Ship designed especially for cruise passengers. This tour is perfect for travelers who have only a few hours during the ship’s […]
Natural History Guide to Komodo National Park

Exploring the Rich Marine Ecosystems of Komodo The Natural History Guide to Komodo National Park – Book 2 focuses on the marine ecology of Komodo National Park, one of Indonesia’s most biodiverse and globally significant conservation areas. This guide complements the first volume, which explored terrestrial ecosystems, by giving a detailed look at the underwater […]
RPTN Komodo 2000–2025: Long‑Term Management Plan for Komodo National Park

The RPTN Komodo 2000–2025 is a long‑term management planning document that outlines the strategic direction, policies, and actions for managing Komodo National Park over a 25‑year period from 2000 to 2025. This plan serves as a core framework for all conservation and sustainable use programs within this iconic protected area. Background and Purpose of the […]
Komodo National Park Management Performance Report – 2019

Performance Evaluation and Conservation Achievements The Komodo National Park Management Performance Report 2019 is an official document outlining the organizational performance and implementation of conservation programs at Komodo National Park (TNK) during 2019. This report was prepared as part of the Performance Agreement (Perjanjian Kinerja) between the Head of Komodo National Park Management and the […]
Bat Observation Report on Rinca Island – April 22, 2020

Wildlife Monitoring in Komodo National Park On April 22, 2020, a bat observation activity was conducted on Rinca Island, part of Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This observational survey focused on understanding the presence and behavior of fruit bats (commonly known as flying foxes), particularly the large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus), which […]