Wildlife in Komodo

In Komodo, you can find Timor deer, horses, water buffalo, birds, flying foxes and much more...

Komodo National Park Wildlife
  • More to see than the incredible Komodo Dragons

    There is no doubt that Komodo dragons and world class diving sites are the main attractions to visit in Komodo National Park. However, this is not the only life you will find in this amazing area, there is another type of fauna that is also worth exploring.

    Talking about the ocean, life is beyond abundant: there are more than 1,000 species of tropical fish, 260 species of coral, and rare marine mammals. Although the terrestrial fauna is much smaller than the marine one, the life you can find on the islands is very important from a conservation perspective, as some species are endemic. Most of the mammals have Asian origins, such as the Timor deer, water buffalo, wild boar, crab-eating macaque, palm civet, Rinca rat and fruit bats. Domestic mammals within the park include goats, horses, cats and dogs.

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    Diving Cruise KOMODO

    | 7 Days / 6 Nights | 0 € Full Board

    Cruise in Komodo National Park,
    Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo

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    Up to 3 dives/day

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    Deer, wild boars & amazing birds' diversity...

    While you are looking to have an encounter with Komodo dragons, you may find on your way some Timor deer (Cervus timorensis), an endemic animal in Indonesia. Here they find a tropical climate which is capable for Timor deer to survive. Although Komodo Dragons eat considerable amounts of carrion, these mammals are the Komodo Dragon’s main prey. Unfortunately, Timor deer are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN List of Threatened Species. Another common prey of Komodo Dragons are the wild boars, and despite being a big animal, the Komodo Dragons are fierce predators. Water buffalos are also a big prey of these giant lizards. These animals are not native to Komodo islands.

    Several of the reptiles and birds in the park are Australian in origin, such as orange footed scrubfowl, a ground dwelling bird, helmeted friarbird and the critically endangered lesser crested cockatoo. There are other species such as zebra doves, spotted doves, green imperial pigeon, and lemon-bellied white-eye. Other birds include species with sparkling colors such as green junglefowl, great-billed parrot. You can spot two eagle species in Komodo National park as well, the white-bellied sea eagle and the extremely rare Flores hawk-eagle which is present on Rinca and Flores.

    Komodo Timor Deer

    Reptiles' diversity

    When it comes to reptiles, on Rinca island twelve terrestrial snake species can be found including the Cobra, the Russel's Pit Viper, and the Green Tree Viper.  The Lizard species include, besides the monitor lizard (Komodo Dragon) skink, geckos and limbless lizards. There are also several kinds of frogs, which are typically found at higher and moisture altitudes.

    Reptiles in Komodo National Park

    Still not convinced?

    On the east side of Komodo island, there is a small island called Kalong. This island is definitely worth a visit, since it is very well known for the colony of giant fruit bats, nicknamed "flying foxes," who live in the island’s mangrove forests that cover the island. The exotic attraction of these bats flying over the island happens at sunset time. Around dusk, thousands of bats emerge from the trees, coming out from their hiding place to find food, flying energetically and covering the sky, performing one the most stunning natural displays in the park.

    Visiting Komodo National Park is a complete adventure, with a great wild terrestrial life, a mind blowing marine life, and several activities to do like diving, snorkeling, kayaking, trekking, hiking to stunning view points and much more. What are you waiting for?

    Birds Sighting in Komodo

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    Another important part of your journey, the Food., you will enjoy some great dishes cooked with love by some skilled chef. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, you will be delighted all day long. 


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    You should definitely consider the full charter option especially if you are planning this cruise with your family or friends. It will make the experience even more exceptional. As we offer a large choice of boat, no matter if you are 6, 10 or more than 12 we will find the best vessel according the standing you are expecting. From 1000$ per night in adventure standing, 2000$ per night in Comfort standing and from 3000$ in Luxury standing. Contact us for more informations.

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    Open water certified divers or equivalent will have access to most of the dive sites, but to make the best of the cruise Advanced level and experience in drift dive is recommended. You can spend a few days with us in Bali before starting your cruise, by joining our Safari tour or to get your Advanced certification in one of our four dive centers, it will allow you to dive up to 30m depth, to join night dives and be more confident and comfortable while drift diving.

    For an even better training we recommend you to join the drift specialty in Nusa Lembongan.

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    Indonesia spread over its more than 5000 km along the Equator which offers a tropical climate with only two season, dry & wet.

    Dry season is mainly from May to October Wet season from November to April.
    Keep in mind that Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago, so you can visit year-round as wet season won’t start in the same time in different places.

    Landscapes are also pretty different due to Tropical rainforest climate and Tropical savannah climate.

    Komodo: All year around
    North Komodo: April to December
    South Komodo: January to march
    Raja Ampat: October to May
    Banda Island: September to November
    Alor: May to November

    We do recommend you to bring your own gears if you already own it. If not it’s not a big deal, you can rent the full set onboard, some of our partners provide rental equipment for free, maximum you can expect another 60$ per day.
    As a reminder, every scuba diver should be equipped with: Wetsuite/BCD/Regulator set/Fins/Weight system/Dive computer/SMB/Torchlight/Compass.


    Nitrox tanks are available on most of the boats, please refer to the boat description.

    Included: Transportation between airport & boat (return)/ Accommodation/ Meals and snacks/ non alcoholic beverage/ 12L tanks and weight system for divers

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