About
Abritant les célèbres dragons de Komodo, ce site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO offre des expériences de faune unique et des paysages époustouflants. Faisant partie du parc national de Komodo avec d'excellentes opportunités de plongée et de randonnée.
Komodo Island lies in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, in Asia, and is known above all as the home of the Komodo dragon. It is part of Komodo National Park and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors come for the chance to see these large lizards in their natural surroundings, as well as for the island's dramatic scenery.
What a visit offers
- Wildlife: The island's Komodo dragons are the main draw, and a visit gives an unusual opportunity to observe them in the wild.
- Landscapes: The island's terrain is striking, and the wider national park adds to the sense of a protected natural area.
- Hiking: Walking routes across the island let visitors see its scenery at close range.
- Diving: The waters around the park are known for diving, suiting those who want to explore beneath the surface.
Planning your trip
Komodo Island is best approached as a nature-focused trip. Because the dragons and the landscape are the reasons to go, time spent on guided walks and in the park's waters will shape most of the experience. Visitors who enjoy wildlife, hiking or diving will find the island rewarding, while those looking for an urban itinerary may prefer to spend their time elsewhere in the region.
