Komodo National Park
Sandwiched between Flores and Sumbawa, this hilly and desolate park is made up of Komodo Island, Rinca Island and Padar.
 The only village is Kampung Komodo, a tiny fishing village. Half an hour walk north of here is Loh Liang, the tourist accommodation camp where you can stay in basic wooden cabins, buy food and arrange guided walks. There's a camp at Loh Buaya on Rinca too, but there is no food for sale here.
Apart from dragon spotting, there are some good walks, viewpoints and game viewing with buffaloes, deer, wild pigs and birds. You can also board a glass bottom Komodo charter boat cruising the local waters, and there's a good chance to see large sea mammals, such as whales and dolphins.
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Komodo Dragons
Komodo dragons are the largest member of the monitor lizard family. They grow over 50 years to 100kg and almost 3m from head to tail tip. They use burrows to maintain their body temperature during the night, and bask in the sunlight to raise their temperature at dawn. They live off wild dear, pigs, buffalo and even horses, lying in wait and employing camouflage and ambush tactics.
 There are now only approximately 1,100 dragons left in the park on Komodo Island, Rinca and Gili Motang, and outside the park area in eastern Flores.
Only seven years ago they numbered 3,300 so if you want to see the dragons before they fall the way of the dinosaurs, now is a good time to come.
Park entrance is 20,000 Rupees (about US$ 3).
Climate
The very dry season is between April and December with the coolest months of July and August having an average temperature of 30°C. Rainy season is between January and March, but Komodo does not have torrential rain as in the rest of Indonesia, and is relatively dry and sunny all year round. The weather affects the scuba diving only in certain areas at specific times of the year. You can dive in Komodo all year round. Please check our dive sites descriptions for more detailed information on diving seasons.
We recommend a visit during high season which is between April and December.
Interested?
Are you interested? If you're keen to dive some of the most awe-inspiring reefs in the world, and catch a glimpse of these magnificent pre-historic creatures before they walk this earth for the final time, then click below to check your options now for:
Be sure to book up in plenty of time to avoid limited choice! The best Komodo diving opportunities are booked by repeat customers who book well in advance to ensure their reservation!
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