Baluran National Park

Known as the africa van java, Baluran National Park is located in Situbondo Regency, East Java, Indonesia. It has a relatively dry climate and mainly consists of savanna (40%), as well as lowland forests, mangrove forests and hills, with Mount Baluran (1,247m) as its highest peak.
Baluran National Park is situated at the north-eastern extremity of Java, close to the islands of Bali and Madura. The park is bordered by the Madura Strait to the north, the Bali Strait to the east, the river Bajulmati (Wonorejo village) to the west and the river Klokoran (Sumberanyar village) to the south. The park is a rough circle, with the extinct volcano, Baluran, at its centre. Its total area is 25,000 ha. It consists of five zones: the Main Zone (12,000 ha), the Wilderness Zone (5,537 ha, comprising 1,063 ha water and 4,574 ha land), the Intensive Utilization Zone (800 ha), the Specific Utilization Zone (5,780 ha) and the Rehabilitation Zone (783 ha).
Flora and fauna.

A lot of species Flora & Fauna can be found here.There have been 444 plant species recorded in the park, including some endangered plant species such as: Ziziphus rotundifolia, Tamarindus indica, Dioscorea hispida, Aleurites moluccanus and Corypha utan.
Baluran National Park hosts 26 mammal species, including the endangered banteng, Sumatran dhole, Indian muntjac, Java mouse-deer, fishing cat, Javan leopard and Javan lutung, The banteng population decreased from 338 in 1996 to just 26 in 2012.
Avifauna in the park include the green peafowl, red junglefowl, Malabar pied hornbill, rhinoceros hornbill and lesser adjutant.Until 2010 there had been 155 species of bird recorded in the park, but following a bird photography competition in 2012, the number of species was revised to 196. In Baluran National Park you can enjoy The Green Belt or Ever Green Spot, Dry Savanna, and  Mangrove forest at Bama Beach.

Here are the tips that you have to prepare before going to The Baluran National Park  :

1. The best time to visit Baluran is in the Morning 07.00 -10.00 AM or in the afternoon at 03.00-04.00 PM. Because it is the time for the animals grassing.
2. Bring food before going to The Baluran National Park because there are no shops.
3. It is forbidden to litter, so bring a plastic bag.
4. Don’t forget to bring your camera.
5. It is forbidden to abuse animals.
6. Don’t forget to bring drinking water.

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