A ministry official explained that rain of medium or high intensity could carry volcanic materials that are believed to be accumulating at the volcano's peak down to the villages.
Due to the severe impact of volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi on Sikka, refugees at the two shelters in the district will be gradually shifted to East Flores.
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TheIndonesia.id - Not only the Komodo dragons that you are about to see on Komodo Island. You will find great waters to dive in, hiking on the hill, sunbathing on Pink Beach, snorkeling, sightseeing traditional villages, and visiting Kalong Island.
Many tour packages offer fun activities and site visits around Komodo National Park. You can do diving, hiking on the hill, sunbathing on Pink Beach, snorkeling, traditional villages sightseeing, or visiting Kalong Island. Komodo Island or Indonesia, in general, is safe to visit at any time of the year but that doesn't mean you don't need tips for traveling. The tips below include locations recommendations and the best time to visit.
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This World Heritage site is located in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. It lies between Labuan Bajo (Flores) in the east and the islands of Sumbawa in the west. You can find the location on Google Maps easily just by typing the name.
How to reach this island? There are two ways, from Jakarta and Bali. If you are flying from Jakarta, you must fly to Bali first. Then, follow these tips to get to Komodo Island:
1. Fly from Bali to Labuan Bajo which is located on the island of Flores next to Komodo Island. From there, take a rental boat or ferry to cross the strait. Flights from Bali usually use small aircraft. Better to reserve your seat in advance as it is often full. The rental boat can do bring you to the best dive sites around Komodo Island. You can dive with local dive centers in marine reserves.
2. If you use a pinisi ship from Bali, it will take you on a diving cruise around Lombok Island before the Komodo marine reserve.
When is the best time to explore Komodo Island? You can explore islands and marine reserves all year round.
The best time to vacation is between April and December. Indonesia is entering a not-so-hot dry season with an average temperature of 26°C. Apart from that, the weather is nice, hardly any rain.
However, you can go there from January to March to explore other activities. The Komodo Islands still offer hills trekking tours around the Islands and Mount Kelimutu on a nearby island.
Vacation to Komodo Island will take more than one day. This implies that you need lodging to stay for a day trip. Use the Internet to find the best hotel or villa offers and book in advance.
Labuan Bajo itself offers good villas and hotels at an affordable cost. Don't forget to invest in travel insurance before executing your plans. This will ensure your safety and health during your diving, snorkeling, and other challenging activities.
There will be many activities that you can do on Komodo Island. This means that you have to prepare a lot of things besides your energy.
It's good if you can speak a little Indonesian to communicate with the locals.
