Rinca Island
Flores with the Komodo Islands, which are the original habitat of this ancient Komodo dragon, seems to have become a favorite destination visited by travelers both at home and abroad. Many people flock to these islands just to see firsthand the behavior of these extinct animals. Besides being recognized by the beauty of the world because it managed to bear the title of “New 7 Wonders of Nature” lined with other beautiful places throughout the world.
The island is also part of the UNESCO world heritage site, because it belongs to the Komodo National Park region along with Komodo Island, Padar Island and Gili Motang. Administratively, this island belongs to the Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, NTT.
But did you know that not only on Komodo Island can you see these ancient animals? Yes, on Rinca Island you can also see it. This island, which is one part of the Komodo archipelago, is also the original Komodo dragon habitat with the second largest population after Komodo Island.
Although the area is smaller than Komodo Island, the population of dragons around 1500 will be easier to find on Rinca Island than in Komodo. Actually on Padar Island there were also Komodo dragons, but the breakdown of the food chain caused the ecosystem on the island to become undeveloped so that in the end the Komodo dragon population became extinct.
The location of Rinca Island itself is closer than Labuan Bajo when compared to Komodo Island, with the highest point of the island being in Doro (Mount) Ora with an altitude of around 670 masl. Not only dragons, on this island also live various types of animals such as dragons, wild pigs, buffaloes and birds.
A choice of trekking paths is available, ranging from short, medium to long trekking. Visitors are free to choose their own choice of routes, adapted to physical conditions for safety and lower risk in the field later. Along the trekking track, visitors will be accompanied by beautiful scenery in the form of hills and stretches of blue sea. This hill will be dry and yellow in the dry season while when it enters the rainy season, this hill will turn green.
On the sidelines of trekking trips, visitors will find a hilltop that has a unique view of Rinca Island. The expanse of blue sea combined with exotic hills further adds to the beauty of Rinca Island. Really spoil the eyes of every visitor.
TOURISM TIPS
- To get to Rinca Island, one way is to start a trip from Labuan Bajo by using a rented boat.
- Visitors can also use travel agent services that provide Komodo sailing tour packages along the streets around the Port of Labuan Bajo.
- But it is better if visitors complete the food supply, especially the previous drinks as provisions for trekking so as not to dehydrate in the heat of the sun.
AMENITIES
- Homestay
- Restaurant
- Toilet
- The facility, located around the checkpoint
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