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Ujung Kulon National Park

National park in Java, Indonesia

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Overview

Ujung Kulon National Park is in the far southwest of the island of Java, in Banten province in Indonesia.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep1 place

Lodging

Sunda Jaya Homestay200,000 Rp per double for one night at the Homestay
Basic clean and tidy rooms. If you don't wish to book you can just show up, there are large grounds and tents so the Homestay should be able to put you up even if the rooms are full. Cold shared showers but two cottages with private bathrooms for a little extra. Great breakfasts and dinners included in price. The manager is Romy. Romy can organise tours in the park with English speaking guide and all food and gear provided for as short or long time as you want making this place deservedly popular with English speaking visitors. A tour for two with 3 days walking and 4 nights -2 camping in the park and 2 at the Homestay will be in the region of 5,000,000Rp.
Best way of contacting is to WhatsApp the mobile number above.
Price
200,000 Rp per double for one night at the Homestay
Address
Taman Jaya
Phone
+62 81586646300
Website
sundajaya.blogspot.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

The easiest way to get in is by purchase a tour from a resort in Anyer.5 million-3 million depending on the length of stay. The price goes down if the number of the people joining the tour increases.

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Getting around

By car
There are no roads in Ujung Kulon. You can either walk or get on a boat.

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UnderstandThis national park in the extreme south-western tip of Java on the Sunda shelf includes the Ujung Kulon peninsula and several offshore islands and encompasses the natural reserve of Krakatoa and Panaitan Island.

Get inThe easiest way to get in is by purchase a tour from a resort in Anyer.5 million-3 million depending on the length of stay. The price goes down if the number of the people joining the tour increases.

Fees and permitsIt's about Rp 25,000 per person to enter the park. There are also extra fees if you are planning to roam the Lowland forest and areas which include insurance.

Get aroundGetting around in the park is mostly done with the help of a ranger or tour guide. The local ranger and tour guide know where to camp and where to find water.

SeeYou can see bantengs and peacocks at Cidaon Meadow. Monkeys, Timor deer and wild boar on Peucang Island. It is easier to see bantengs in the afternoon rather in the morning, because they stay longer in the meadow.

EatThere is not much choice here. There is one restaurant belonging to the park at Peucang Island. The group tours usually bring their own cook.

SleepMost people who travel to the Park independently stay at Taman Jaya which is on the mainland just outside the Park. There are a number of good lodgings there.

Stay healthyUjung Kulon is still considered as an endemic malarial area.

Stay safeIt has been reported that there have been some muggings in remote areas of the park. Make sure that you are accompanied by a jagawana (forest guard) before exploring deep into the jungle.

Go next

Panimbangabout 30 km north of Ujung Kulon, a district with several luxurious beach resorts.

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