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Komodo National Park

Taman Nasional Komodo · West Manggarai

7 story sections10 min 18 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation1:43

    Welcome, adventurous scholars, to one of the most remarkable and ecologically unique destinations on the planet: Komodo National Park. Situated in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, precisely between the islands of Sumbawa…

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  2. 2The Panoramic Vistas of Padar Island1:28

    Our first major terrestrial stop is the strikingly beautiful, uninhabited island of Padar. Situated centrally between Komodo and Rinca, Padar offers what is arguably the most iconic and breathtaking viewpoint in the entire…

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  3. 3The Microscopic Marvel of Pink Beach1:25

    Leaving the heights of Padar, we navigate to one of the natural wonders of the marine world: Pantai Merah, globally renowned as Pink Beach. As the boat anchors, the extraordinary hue of the shoreline becomes immediately apparent. …

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  4. 4The Savannahs of Rinca Island1:28

    We now disembark on Rinca Island, the second largest landmass in the park and home to a robust population of over one thousand five hundred Komodo dragons. Rinca is characterized by its expansive, dry savannahs, punctuated by…

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  5. 5The Apex Predators of Komodo Island1:36

    Our journey culminates on the legendary namesake of the park: Komodo Island itself. Passing through the main gates, a profound sense of stepping into a prehistoric era washes over you. …

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  6. 6The Pelagic Giants of Manta Point1:19

    Leaving the formidable terrestrial predators behind, we sail to a specific coordinate in the open ocean known as Karang Makassar, universally referred to as Manta Point. Here, the ocean floor features a shallow reef swept by…

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  7. 7Closing1:19

    As our comprehensive expedition through Komodo National Park draws to a close, we drop anchor at the idyllic Kanawa Island to witness the sunset. This small, picturesque island offers a moment of serene reflection after the…

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What is Komodo National Park?

Komodo National Park is a place in West Manggarai with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationWest Manggarai
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length10 min 18 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-8.6516, 119.5766
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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