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3D2N Komodo Sailing Trip with Lamborajo 3 – Liveaboard Adventure in Komodo National Park

The 3D2N Komodo Sailing Trip with Lamborajo 3 is a 3-day, 2-night shared luxury sailing tour departing from Labuan Bajo that takes you through the spectacular islands and marine environments of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This package offers a mix of trekking, snorkeling, wildlife encounters, and scenic cruising aboard the brand-new Lamborajo 3 Liveaboard. Tour […]

Komodo Discovery from Cruise Ship – A Unique Shore Excursion to See Komodo Dragons

If your cruise ship docks near Komodo National Park, this half-day shore excursion offers you the perfect chance to experience one of Indonesia’s most iconic wildlife encounters: seeing the Komodo dragon in its natural habitat. Organized by Dragon Island Tours, this tour is designed especially for cruise passengers with limited time ashore, giving an unforgettable […]

Characteristics of Target and Indicator Coral Reef Fish Community Structure in the Waters of Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park, located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is not only globally renowned for its Komodo dragons but also for its diverse coral reef ecosystems. These reefs support a wide array of marine life, with reef fish playing crucial roles in reef health and ecosystem functioning. Recent research has examined the community structure of […]

Invasive Toads Are Close to but Absent from Komodo National Park — A Conservation Concern

Komodo National Park — famed for its Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and unique wildlife — lies in the Wallacea region of Indonesia, an area rich in endemic species but vulnerable to biological invasions. Recent research has investigated the potential threat posed by an invasive amphibian species, the Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus), and whether it […]

Impact of Destination Image, Place Attachment, Tourist Satisfaction on Tourist Loyalty at Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve in Indonesia — is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, rich marine biodiversity, and the legendary Komodo dragon. Beyond its natural wonders, the park is also a living laboratory for understanding how visitors form emotional connections with a place and how these connections influence […]

Folk Knowledge and Distribution of the Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) on Flores Island, Indonesia

Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) are the largest living lizards on Earth and one of Indonesia’s most iconic species. While these powerful reptiles are best known from Komodo National Park — including Komodo, Rinca, and nearby islands — ethnobiological research shows that they have also existed historically on the larger island of Flores. A study investigating […]

Exit the Dragon, The Collapse of Co-Management at Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Komodo National Park in eastern Indonesia is one of the most iconic protected areas in the world. Famous for its Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) — the planet’s largest lizard — and its rich marine biodiversity, the park has also been the site of important experiments in conservation governance. From 2005 to 2010, managers attempted a […]

Distribution, Seasonal Use, and Predation of Incubation Mounds of Orange-Footed Scrubfowl on Komodo Island, Indonesia

Komodo Island, part of the Komodo National Park in eastern Indonesia, is not only famous for its largest lizard species — the Komodo dragon — but also for the unique ecological interactions between wildlife species. A scientific study investigated the distribution, seasonal use, and predation risks of incubation mounds created by the orange-footed scrubfowl (Megapodius […]

Critical Discourse Analysis of News Coverage on the Arrangement of Komodo National Park

The proposed arrangement of Komodo National Park — intended to transform it into a premium tourist destination — generated public controversy and wide media attention in Indonesia. Critics argued that the plan could disrupt the natural habitat and ecosystem of the Komodo dragon and complicate conservation efforts, while supporters emphasized economic and tourism benefits. The […]

Stakeholder Acceptance of Adaptive Ecotourism Development, A Case Study of Komodo National Park

Adaptive ecotourism has emerged as an innovative strategy to address tourism challenges — especially those intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic — by emphasizing flexibility, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. In the context of Komodo National Park (KNP) — a globally recognized conservation and tourism destination — understanding stakeholder acceptance of adaptive ecotourism is key to crafting […]