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Komodo National Park / Indonesia

3 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

Dry ridges and bays on Padar Island. — "Padar_Island,_Komodo.jpg" by James Mamoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Author James Mamoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Komodo National Park, Indonesia, for the best experience?April–June and September–November work for Komodo, subject to safety and quotas.

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Komodo National Park on a first visit?Choose a ranger-guided Komodo or Rinca wildlife walk, a permitted Padar viewpoint and a marine excursion to experience both sides of Komodo National Park’s…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Komodo National Park, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Plan restaurant meals in Labuan Bajo on Flores before and after the park excursion, choosing grilled local fish, vegetable dishes and Indonesian rice preparations; do…

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