Baluran National Park

Some time ago I visited the National Park Baluran. Located between Situbondo-Banyuwangi, exactly in Sumberwaru village, Banyuwangi district(on the east border of Java Island). This park is a forest preservation covered area about 25,000 hectares on the north coast of East Java. In this location you can enjoy the panorama of savannah and mount Baluran (inactive volcano) in the center of the area. Baluran is habitat of many exotic animals Such as wild pigs, deer, peacocks, wild chicken, Some species of monkeys and Also bulls as the protected animals in the area.

From the entrance Baluran, Bekol is 12 km, with broken road. And Bama coast, from Bekol is about 3 km, with rockroad access. To enter the Baluran, everyone charges Rp2500 per people, it is not include costs outside the vehicle entrance fee. When down the street toward the Bekol, we meet a lot of butterflies were moving around everywhere. Sometimes i see partridge, who immediately flew when I approached. In addition, we can meet the monkeys in the streets, quiet the monkeys are tame. But unfortunately for the bull, deer, buffalo, very difficult to find.

After nearly 30 minutes past the potholed roads, I arrived at Bekol. First impression when I saw these savannas as if we were in Africa. Therefore some say that this Baluran is "Africa van Java" Africa from Java. In this Bekol , there are towers that can see 75% of the national park. It is very beautiful scenery we can looked from the tower Baluran. Once satisfied to enjoy Baluran of heights, I go down and get ready to go to Bama Beach.

On the Bama Beach we can see the sunrise, because the beach is facing east. But I did not get to see the sunrise in this beach, because I just stop by . In Bama, you can still see mangrove forests. Also on this beach, there are many monkeys around, be carefull from them, because when we are careless, they were quick to steal our things. Facilities in Bama, as in Bekol, are adequate; rooms, public toilets are available here. If you intend to stay, you can rent a lodging in Bekol.

Fascination
There are installments activities That you can do in this park, Such as: - Safari Forest – Forest Adventure - Diving and snorkeling - Mountain hiking and mount climbing - Hill walking – Beach adventure to watch the Fishermen's daily activities and seed seekers - canoeing, rowing or Boating Until you the Fresh Water Gulf, Gulf and chamber Sejile Beach.

Some conducting scientific researching (with prior permission).

Facillities
If you prefer to safari to Baluran National Park, there are cottages Some Madurese Designed in the style and operated by the Environmental Education Center. There is Also a main lodge That you will from serving European and Indonesian cuisine.

Villas and Lodges, you cans Rent Them with your group members (about 20 persons capacity) and the

Also Provide a Praying room and a canteen.

There are two guesthouses by the beach, but you Should have prior reservation.

Baluran Information Centre and a small museum installments That has preserved animals by the main entrance operated by the Forestry Conservation Region Office.

The visitor can do many activities, Such as: Diving, Swimming, Boating, snorkeling

Playground
A beautiful camping area is located in. That Sumberwaru village (outside of the forest preservation area) Watching Towers That Are Used usually by rangers to watch or to Observe the animals' behaviors and the Surrounding Region (cans you bring a pair of Binoculars or telescope to have a better look at the beautiful panorama)

Try to Consider the wide ranges of this area, you will from some better visit Baluran by your car or rent a car from Denpasar or Surabaya. Also You can rent a car at Pasir Putih tourist resort or Situbondo. There is public transportation Motorbike Also called "motorcycles" in the main entrance That earnest take you to Bama Beach (with Negotiated cost)

Cave of Japan (Japan Cave)

In Baluran National Park, you can see a historical place called "Cave of Japan" (Japan Cave). Japanese Cave is one of the historical witness That in this place (Baluran National Park) was Happened Between Indonesian army battle against Japanese army. Because unequal power, there are a lot of Indonesian army WHO That Died in battle, so this place Also Called Bar. Japanese Cave has wide That contains about 12 km in 2 chambers. The north chamber was Used to save the weapon, while the south chamber was Used as a fissure to see an enemy.

Bekol Savannah

Beside the Cave of Japan, in the Baluran National Park, Also you can see Bekol savannah habitat. It's about 12 km from the entrance Baluran National park. You will of see a flock of deer, bulls, etc, in the morning and in the afternoon (Pls the sun goes down) to do Their activity. Also you can see Their activity and behavior of those animals from the height.

Bama Beach

Bama Beach is located in the east of Baluran National Park. You can see the original beach and the fantastic panorama in here. Beside That you can see the mangrove forest, Bama source and Mantingan source. One of special moments here Is That you can see with the long tail monkey (Macaca fascicularis) That fishing crabs with Their long tail. If you like go on food, cans you pass the truck and you can see the beautiful panorama of Bama Beach on the height. Just with 15.000 Rupiahs per person you cans Spend the night in Bama Beach to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view at night here.

Access

o If you take a car, it takes 5 hours from Surabaya and 4 hours from Denpasar, Bali.

Ticket:

Rp2500 per people