Komodo National Park trip planner

Originally established to protect the giant lizards that share its name, today Komodo National Park preserves all species of vegetation and wildlife found on its 29 islands, where the biodiversity has earned it World Heritage Site status. On the rugged slopes and open savannahs of the three largest islands, Komodo dragons live alongside buffalo, deer, monkeys, snakes, and many colorful species of birds. Make sure to include diving or snorkeling in your Komodo National Park itinerary, because in the waters surrounding the islands, the diversity of wildlife only gets richer. Coral reefs, seaweed forests, and mangrove swamps support a mind-boggling range of species, from sea sponges to passing blue whales. Many of the local islanders still live in traditional stilted dwellings, around which goats and chickens scratch. Use our Indonesia travel planner to plan your trip to Komodo National Park and other destinations in Indonesia.