An Adventure to Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten


Have you heard people talking about Ujung Kulon National Park? Well, it is a famous tourist spot in Banten Province. The location is in Ujung Jaya Village. It belongs to Sumur District, actually. As the name suggests, it is a natural conservation. The size is more than 120 hectares and it holds numerous types of flora and fauna. Even UNESCO has approved it as one of the world’s heritages. Today, many tourists visit it to witness wild nature, especially rhinoceros! It becomes everyone’s favorite location for a vacation. 

The Nuance
Once you reach the location, you can see a dense forest. There is a gate, as well. It looks old and small. There is a written nameplate, so you can notice it easily. Actually, Ujung Kulon National Park is surrounded by big trees and numerous types of plants. It feels like in the jungle. Apart from sightseeing, you are able to enjoy trekking. There are many locations to explore, too. If you come with kids, you can introduce wilderness to them. Thus, the park becomes a recommended place for a family vacation.

Exploring Ujung Kulon National Park
You can visit numerous spots there. Some of the best areas are coastal forests, mangroves, savannas, and tropical forests. Each of them holds different types of animal. Several animals are considered endangered, in fact. These include Java Rhino, Owa, Forest Hound, and Surili. For those who want to witness rhinoceros, you must head to Semenajung. It is a perfect location to find such exotic creatures. Near to it, you can find several mammals such as wild cats, leopards, panthers, etc. Even sloths are seen there. 

Apart from animals, you can also witness many types of plants. Ujung Kulon National Park features numerous formations of forests, after all. Many tourists are attracted to some rare species of flora. These grow well in that location. They are Cleidion spiciflorum, Knema, Heritiera, and Batryohora. For those who love plants, those species are indeed interesting. The others types of plants are Salacca, dendrobium, Areca, and much more. It seems the variety is limitless! You can introduce them all to your kids.

After exploring different areas in Ujung Kulon National Park, you must never miss Peucang Island. In fact, becomes one of the best attractions there. Tourists are impressed by its white sand and stunning sea. If you love water sports, you should drop by in Peucang. Make sure to enjoy snorkeling, swimming, and wildlife viewing. In a nutshell, a vacation in Ujung Kulon never disappoints you. It is the best idea to explore and witness wilderness.

Nearby Attractions

  • Peucang Island
  • Panaitan Island
  • Umang Island

How to Get There
A journey to Ujung Kulon takes about 10 hours from Jakarta. Your primary destination is in Sumur Village. The location is the westernmost of Pandeglang Regency. If you use a good vehicle, it takes only 8 hours from Jakarta. If you take a bus, it can take longer due to high traffic. On the other hand, a rented car brings you to the destination faster. Not to mention it is more comfortable.

Where to Stay

  • Umang Resort

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