Bali Barat National Park
Bali Barat National Park comprises mangrove forest, coastal
forest, monsoon forest, lowland rain forest, savanna and seagrass
vegetation types, coral reefs, sandy beaches, and both shallow and
deep sea waters.
This Park has 175 species of plant, 14 of which are endangered
species like bayur (Pterospermum javanicum), ketangi (Lagerstroemia
speciosa), burahol (Stelechocarpus burahol), cendana, or sandalwood
(Santalum album), and sonokeling (Dalbergia latifolia).
As well as the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi), an endangered
and endemic species, the Park also has other birds such as the
black-winged starling (Sturnus melanopterus), yellow-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus
goiavier), and black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus).
Among the animals to be found here are banteng (Bos javanicus
javanicus), barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), marbled
cat (Pardofelis marmorata), pangolin (Manis javanica), southeast
Asian porcupine (Hystrix brachyura brachyura), and lesser Malay
mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus javanicus).
Among the animals to be found here are banteng (Bos javanicus
javanicus), barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), marbled
cat (Pardofelis marmorata), pangolin (Manis javanica), southeast
Asian porcupine (Hystrix brachyura brachyura), and lesser Malay
mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus javanicus).
The Bali starling, the mascot of the Park, loves a clean habitat and
has a short flying range. Being easy to catch, this species needs
special care and protection to safeguard its decreasing population.
Interesting locations/attractions:
Kapal: diving and snorkelling. A shipwreck forms a haven for
several coral species, one of which is Acrophora sp. which has a
diameter of 75 cm.
Menjangan Island, Pos Satu, Pos Dua and Tanjung Gelap: diving and
snorkelling.
Krepyak and Sumberrejo: animal observation.
Lintas Laut Monument and Makam Jayaprana: sites of cultural
interest.
Cultural attractions outside the Park include Mekepung, Kendang
Mebarung and Jegog which are held in Negara during September and
October.
Best time of year to visit: August to December.
How to reach the Park: from Denpasar, or from Gilimanuk: Gilimanuk-Negara-Cekik
by car (43.3 km); or Singaraja-Sirinit-Cekik by car (85 km).
Designated : Minister of Forestry, SK.No.493/Kpts-II/95,
a total area of 19,002.89 hectares
Location : Regencies ; Buleleng, Jembrana (Province of Bali)
Temperature 33° C (on average)
Rainfall 972 - 1,550 mm/year
Altitude 0 - 1,414 m asl.
Geographical location 114°25' - 114°34' E; 8°05' - 8°15' S
Park
Office: Kantor Pos Gilimanuk
Cekik 82253, Bali
Tel. : +62-365-61060 or 61173
Related resources
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- Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park - Sumba Island
- Kelimutu National Park - Flores
