Background
South Bukit Barisan National Park is representative of the Bukit Barisan mountain range consisting of vegetation types of mangrove forest, beach forest, tropical forest pamah up to the mountains in Sumatra.

South Bukit Barisan National Park

South Bukit Barisan National Park stretches from north of Bengkulu province, following the back of the Bukit Barisan mountain range extends to the south, to the Cape of China-Carambola on the southern tip of Lampung province.

Change and development of a National Park Wildlife Sanctuary is nothing but the manifestation of conservation efforts to protect and conserve natural resources contained therein. South Bukit Barisan National Park presents a challenge to the visitors to enjoy the wealth and natural beauty.

Because of the influence of the Bukit Barisan Mountains, this park is divided into two distinct areas, where half of the eastern semi-arid region. However, the relatively high rainfall throughout the year across the region.

South Bukit Barisan National Park - Lampung

Regions South Bukit Barisan National Park backed the southern tip of the Bukit Barisan Mountains, which has a fairly rugged topography. Quite steep eastern slopes, while the western slopes, towards the Indonesian Ocean, slightly sloping. The highest peak of this national park is Mount Pulung (1964 m asl) located on the west side of Lake Ranau. In addition, there are still many other mountains, namely: G. Sekincau, G. Balirang, and Bukit Pandan Bukit Gedang.



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Enggano Island offers a beautiful natural atmosphere in the middle of the ocean. Enggano Island is one of the outer islands in Indonesia which is located in District Enggano, North Bengkulu, Bengkulu Province.

a charming Enggano island - Bengkulu

When I first set foot on the island of Enggano, you immediately can see the white sand that surrounds this island. The roads on the island of Enggano can be reached by foot or by renting a boat owned by local residents to circle the island of Enggano.

In addition to enjoying extensive views and blue Samudera Indonesia, you can also see tourist attraction in the island of Enggano. Enggano Island there are two attractions, the Garden Birds and Beach Mount Nanu'ua Humo. At the Bird Park Mount Nanu'ua, located on the southern island of Enggano that there are two species of rare birds. Both types of birds that you can only find on this island is Enggano Glasses Bird and Bird plop Enggano. In addition to the Bird Park Mount Nanu'ua, restricted-range species were also occasionally be found on agricultural land, mainly coconut plantations, and open land around the township.

Besides having two beautiful tourist sites, the island of Enggano also has other features, namely the very dense mangrove forests that naturally serves as a drag chute coastal abrasion. In this mangrove forest, live many different species of birds, like woodpeckers, Enggano pergam birds, parrots, parrot, parrots, and various other bird species.

Enggano Island also has a historic building in the form of relics of the colonial fort that is still standing strong today. The fort was located at the Village Malakoni and Apoho. Some buildings are still intact and require care to maintain d beauty as well as to avoid destruction by irresponsible. The building's outer defenses on the island was still uncertain where the relics of the nation because it has not been studied by archaeologists.
Ekas Bay - Lombok

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Ekas Bay is the largest bay located on the island of Lombok. In this bay there are so many beaches. Gulf Ekas save the enchanting beauty of the underwater so it is within their as diving and snorkeling destination area. But during the rainy season will be very turbid waters because many rivers that empty into the bay. In this bay live fish of various kinds and sizes so it is fitting to be used by those who have a hobby of fishing. For those who love to surf, high waves at the beach Awang is perfect for this. Every day, we will see dozens of fishermen on the beach Awang riding the waves with a surfboard, a large foam, or a banana tree trunk.




When passed over the coastline, Seger Beach is located very near the Kuta Beach. But if the past paved roads, it will feel pretty much having to take a detour. On the Beach Seger many hills to climb a small hill and from the top we can enjoy the beautiful sights.

Seger Beach - Lombok

Seger Beach is part of a legend of local folklore. Usually in February, the community held a party the people of Lombok Bau Nyale along the southern coast of Lombok Island. This popular party in focus at the Beach Seger because this is where the legend originated Nyale.
Once, there lived a princess of a king on the island of Lombok. He was named Princess Mandalika. The princess has a visual elegance that interests many kings and princes of the royal neighbors to ask for her hand. Not easy for the princess to make a choice, because each peminangnya insist to get it even if necessary resort to war to defeat his rivals. Seeing this condition, the princess who does not want bloodshed in his country, chose to sacrifice himself. The choice of a hilltop on the edge of the southern ocean and from the top of the hill he flung himself. Reef and sea waves welcome sacrifice.

Princess Mandalikapun body disappear into the ocean. After the incident, soon appeared around the coast of sea worms and the longer multiply. The worms are then spread almost along the southern coast of Lombok Island. Local people call these worms as "Nyale" and they believe that "Nyale" is the reincarnation of Princess Mandalika who chose to sacrifice himself for the security of the country and society. These marine worms can be consumed and it was delicious.


Pangumbahan beach is a beach that is very appealing because it has a stretch of fine white sand and gentle. This makes a number of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) came to this place to lay eggs. As it turns out green turtle nesting takes place with special character as a place spawn. The presence of green turtles on the Pangumbahan beach this is a pride for the people of South Sukabumi, Sukabumi District Government even made ​​the green turtle as a symbol of Sukabumi Regency area.

To watch the green turtles lay their eggs on the Pangumbahan beach we have to wait at the guard post. Scouts will tell us when the green turtle has landed and is ready to spawn. Afterwards, we headed turtle nesting sites on foot along the Pangumbahan beach sand softness. Our arrival at the site guard officer has finished making the holes provided to us in order to see the green turtles lay their eggs.

Turtle Pangumbahan

August to March, marked as the Sea Turtle nesting season a female, this beach every night arrival cheered by teens to tens of mother turtle. The rollicking, they want to hold the procession lay eggs en ​​masse. The presence of the giant turtles inevitably become the main attraction at the Beach Pangumbahan. Especially for tourists who like ecotourism and adventure of exotic wildlife.

Turtle nesting observation of this process may take up to 2-3 hours, especially if we are willing to be patient to see the mother return to the high seas. Average once lay eggs as many as 80-200 eggs, starting from the age of 20-100 years. When the turtles are ready to bury its eggs, front fins pawing sand and lead into the back, making a small mound over the hole, while the fin leg movements seem to tamp the soil. Occasionally visible tears in her eyes, not crying but the protective eye of being washed sands are ejected by the movement of fin-fins.

After the morning, if you still can spend yourself on the Beach Pangumbahan, you can also witness the release of Hatchlings (young turtles) to the high seas. If interested in this activity, you should already contacted the officer to reserve the right time.



Ujung Genteng, Hidden Paradise in the South Java

Ujung genteng, so the name is called, is a coastal area south west Java province, precisely in the Subdistrict Ciracap, Sukabumi District.

Viewed from the expanse of nature, the beach at Ujung genteng have the same characteristics with the coast south coast of Java island other. Sea is still relatively clear and big waves because of facing directly into the Indian Ocean.

However there are some differences Ujung genteng owned beach. On this beach there are clusters of coral in the sea shore. Therefore, the large waves that come from the sea split earlier by the corals and make waves on the beach is more friendly. Thus the tourists can enjoy the beauty of the beach safely and comfortably without feeling worried about drift.

That lie on the beach sand Ujung genteng have a white grains and refined grains. Group of reefs in the vicinity of the shoreline even host a variety of marine life, various kinds of colorful fish, snails, shrimp and others, very easily found in the gully gap.

Observe activity around the general population livelihood as fishermen, coastal Ujung Genteng also become an interesting activity. We can take a closer look and even interact with them. The way they make preparations to seek their cooperation in fish, into a turbulent which are difficult to find in large cities.

Late in the afternoon do not miss this one event. The beauty of the sunset at the beach Ujung Genteng presenting a panorama of its own. Reflection on its own panoramic permuakaan sunlight on sea water and coral reefs in the ocean to create a variety of beautiful colors. Boat boat that was leaning on the beach seemed to miss, and help provide a silhouette element for photo images that inspires the heart. Activities of the fishermen who started out looking for fish in the afternoon more and add to the exotic beach. Its amazing.

Ujung genteng

Not only has a charming landscape Ujung Genteng still has another uniqueness. At night you can watch green turtles lay their eggs in one corner of the beach.

Pangumbahan coast not far from the crowd in Ujung Genteng is one beach that has long been a turtle nesting area.




The uniqueness of Bali Botanical Gardens could not be separated from the presence of Usada Park. In Sanskrit Ausadhi, Usada means containing medicinal plants. Area of ​​the park area of ​​1600 square meters it is devoted to collecting more than 300 plants (derived from various districts in Bali) which efficacious in the treatment of Balinese traditional.

Usada park

Knowledge of traditional medicine that originated in India which spread to Bali along with the development of Hindu religion in the 5th century AD. Knowledge is then passed on from generation to generation through the ejection usada (manuscripts treatment systems, medicines and traditional treatments that were written on papyrus or palm leaves).

In the park Usada you can get a brief description of the various plants that function in a traditional Balinese treatments, such as gotu kola is used for the treatment of refreshing mouth, add memory, increase appetite, first aid on cuts or bruises. Or purnajiwa (clump of plants which are found in mountainous areas) is efficacious as blood cough medicine, tonic, aprodisiak, diuretics, and migraine medications. There is also a small shop in the middle of the park that sell some parts of the plant is dried, so that can be directly processed into a nutritious drink by the community.
Kiluan Bay in the Gulf region and is largely Semaka Tanggamus District area, has a coastal area up to the hills. For certain circles, this bay has been known for a long time because in this region can be found distribution of dolphins in large numbers and a fishing area with huge potential to be developed into tourist fishing. Also, in this area can be found breeding Hawksbill because in this region is a place of spawning (Spawning ground) various species of sea turtles, such as the hawksbill.

the Gulf Kiluan

In addition to the diversity of natural beauty, Kiluan Bay has a diversity of people from several tribes, such as the Sundanese, Javanese, Balinese, Bugis to Lampung, so it is not surprising if people have customs, religions, and different languages​​. All the general population is immigrants, although there is a small part of the original inhabitants who in this population from birth to adulthood in the vicinity of the Gulf region Kiluan. However, all can live and coexist in harmony.

Having marine life, especially Dolphins. Not many people know about the Gulf Kiluan, hidden paradise, even the local people in Lampung. Location Bay Kiluan difficult to find. The streets are winding, steep, derived from a very steep road. The right side of the cliff, the left side of the ravine, wavy with a challenge that must be passed. But it will be paid after you arrive and see the beauty of the Gulf Kiluan.

Dolphins in the Gulf Kiluan

Kiluan Bay has a beautiful crystal clear water, white sand, beautiful underwater scenery and foremost favorite activities are sailing with the boats early in the morning to see the attraction of dolphins. If you're lucky, you can also see sunfish or mola (are the heaviest known bony fish in the world).