KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

Komodo National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. A jewel box of unspoilt wilderness, it extends over several islands, covering a total area of 1,817 km2^{, including} Komodo, Padar and Rinca, as well as marine areas with rich and diverse ecosystems. The park's islands offer a contrasting landscape, with arid hills, dense forests and white sandy beaches fringed by turquoise waters.
Its waters are a haven for diving and snorkeling. The coral reefs are teeming with life, home to turtles, manta rays and a multitude of colorful tropical fish. The clarity of the water provides exceptional visibility, offering a window onto a vibrant and diverse underwater world. The Park's commitment to eco-tourism is paramount, and activities are designed to minimize the impact of tourism on the environment.
The Park is a jewel for adventurers, naturalists and anyone seeking to marvel at the raw beauty and biodiversity of our planet, perfect for connecting with nature and understanding the importance of preserving it for future generations.

This is the territory of the Komodo dragons, monitor lizards measuring between 1.80 and 3 m in length, weighing up to 150 kg and armed with terrible claws. Long ago, their red-orange tongues led many to believe that they breathed fire. Komodos are ruthless, carnivorous creatures that will rip anything to shreds. Although they bear a striking resemblance to dinosaurs, they are actually distant cousins. The varanus komodoensis is the largest of the lizards. An excellent swimmer, this varanus can dive to depths of 5 m and exceed 20 km/h. A single bite from this beast is enough to fatally poison its prey, its saliva teeming with bacteria that soon infects the wound, so all you have to do is wait for the desired effect. As they can smell blood from miles away, women are strongly advised not to visit the island during menstruation. Don't panic, there has only been one victim, in... 1975. The Swiss journalist had ventured onto the island without telling anyone; the rangers only noticed when they discovered his empty boat and an abandoned camera. The rangers are highly skilled and well acquainted with the animals. They are armed with a stick to ward off approaching animals by hitting them on the tip of the snout - the only sensitive part of the body.