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Kiti Kiti Waterfall, a hidden paradise in West Papua

  Kiti Kiti Waterfall is located in the Karas District, Fakfak Regency, West Papua Province. This waterfall is unique because it plunges directly into the sea. Surrounding the tourist sites lay panoramic views of the mountains, tropical rain forests and beaches with clear, blue water. If the tide is receding, a beach will form under the waterfall. And conversely if the water is high, the waterfall will continue to flow without any restrictions.   Kiti Kiti Waterfall also has a very beautiful underwater beauty, with beautiful coral reefs and various types of very, very elegant fish. If visitors have a hobby of fishing, then this one tourist spot is the right place to visit, because this tourist spot in the Fak Fak area of West Papua Province is known as a paradise for people who have a hobby of fishing. In addition, visitors can also do other activities such as camping, diving and snorkeling to enjoy the natural beauty under the sea.   What's very unfortunate is that...

Padar Island, a Unique Island

  Padar Island is located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is the third largest island in the Komodo National Park area, after Komodo Island and Rinca Island. Maybe the existence of Padar Island is not as famous as Komodo Island or Rinca Island, but the beauty of Padar Island is no less beautiful than the two islands.   The location of Padar Island tends to be closer to Rinca Island than the distance to Komodo Island and is separated by the Lintah Strait.   Padar Island is also accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because it is in the territory of the Komodo National Park, together with Komodo Island, Rinca Island and Gili Motang. Even though it is within the Komodo National Park area, Padar Island is not inhabited by komodos due to a broken food chain. Around this island there are also three or four small islands which have their own unique panorama. And on Padar Island there is also a stretch of pink beach which is very suitable for just swimm...

the Amazing of Biawak Island

Biawak Island is located in the Java Sea and is part of Indramayu Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, with a distance of about 28 nautical miles or about 40 kilometers from the north coast of Tirtamaya Indramayu.  Clean air with the sea breeze is felt as soon as you step on the Biawak island. Not only that, the clear sea water and clusters of coral reefs that are still intact add to the beautiful waters of the Biawak island. Coupled with the abundance of colorful ornamental fish inviting you to dive in and explore every inch of the coral reefs there.  The beauty of Biawak Island is even more obvious if you have the opportunity to tour the island with an area of ​​​​120 hectares. The island is rich in mangroves that are green and densely seen from a height, as well as various other plants. Meanwhile, the name of the monitor lizard (Varanus salvator) is taken from the monitor lizards that roam and live in these islands.         ...

Semolon Waterfall, Hot Waterfall In North Kalimantan

Semolon (hot) waterfall is located in Harapan Maju Village, Mentarang District, Malinau, North Kalimantan,Indonesia . Semolon waterfall is indeed not high and wide. This waterfall is about 44 km from Malinau City. To reach this waterfall it takes about 1.5-2 hours drive from the capital city of Malinau Semolon waterfall consists of 9 levels. and each ladder forms a pool.  The shape is very unique, tiered and forms a natural pool at each level. Uniquely, this waterfall is also a hot spring. So we will see and feel 2 natural phenomena at once here. Waterfalls and hot (warm) water.  The river where this geothermal water flows is in the form of terraces or stairs. At first glance, the original stairs made by nature are the result of human carvings. The reason is, the shape is neatly arranged like the temple stairs made by our ancestors. The source of this waterfall has two springs, the left is cold water while the right is hot water.  The local community   also belie...

Sancang Forest, "the lungs of the earth"

  The Sancang Forest Area is a conservation area with the status of a nature reserve located in Cibalong District, Garut Regency, Indonesia. The area is located in the south of Garut which has so much potential for biodiversity. Not surprisingly, because of the uniqueness of the plants and wildlife that are in it. Sancang Forest is designated as a nature reserve in West Java with an area of ​​about 2,157 ha. The coastal waters around the 1,150 ha Sancang Forest CA were designated as a marine nature reserve in 1990 because they have coral reefs in relatively good condition.    Not only the scenery is exotic, this area also saves the potential of diverse flora. With vegetation types classified into lowland forest, mangrove forest, and coastal forest, in this area there are several types of flora such as palahlar (Dipterocarpus sp) which is the only species of the Dipterocarpaceae family that is still original and grows naturally on the island of Java. ; kaboa (Lumnitzera ra...