Tambora National Park in Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province

West Nusa Tenggara Province is surrounded by majestic landscapes and pure nature. When it comes to an adventure, tourists are likely to visit the famous Tambora National Park. The location is in Pekat Sub-District and it belongs to Dompu Regency. People usually come from Sumbawa Regency and other nearby regions too! The inauguration was in 2015 and it has become a popular vacation destination since then. As people may expect, they can see numerous types of floras and fauna in that area. It becomes the best place to conduct a family recreation and exploration, too!

The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Tambora National Park looks both calm and refreshing. Thanks to the pristine nature and peaceful atmosphere. It also consists of several vast landscapes. These include a hunting field, nature preserve, and wildlife reserve. Tourists may even see various types of trees, herbs, and other plants. Not to mention different types of animals live in that area including mammals, primates, birds, reptiles, and much more! As for the trekking route, tourists can simply explore the land forests. They can also conduct trekking at the more challenging routes like mountain forests, though.

Exploring Tambora National Park
People have numerous reasons to come to Tambora National Park. For instance, it is to conduct trekking. They want to explore the mountain and reach its peak. The challenging routes satisfy them and the beautiful panoramas soothe their mind. During trekking, in fact, they have the chance to take photos of beautiful scenery either using their camera or smartphone. Tambora becomes a perfect location to collect natural photos, after all.

The best thing is Tambora National Park consists of numerous mountains including Ranu. Peke, Tabbenae, Lambubu, and many more! Each of them offers a different height and natural attractions too. Moreover, during trekking, tourists may meet several stunning rivers like Pasumba, Hodo, Kengana, etc. The water is fresh and the current is moderate, so everyone can play water or take a bath for a while before continuing their adventure.

Aside from trekking, most people come to Tambora National Park for witnessing both flora and fauna. The site consists of different ecosystems where lots of wild creatures live. These include tropical forests, seasonal forests, and savanna. No wonder, it becomes a perfect location to conserve both plants and animals. The most interesting animal to see is called Kakatua Kecil Jambul Kuning! It is rare to see these birds, though. For a better chance, tourists should take advantage of the help of a tour guide later.

Nearby Attractions

• Sarae Nduha
• Hodo Parks
• Walet Putih Waterfall

How to Get There
From Jakarta City, tourists should get an airplane at Soekarno – Hatta International Airport and head to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III in Sumbawa Regency right away. This flight takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes. Once they arrive at Sumbawa Besar City, their next destination is Pekat Sub-District where Tambora National Park resides. The distance is 222 km, so the trip may take around 4 hours and 33 minutes. Have no worries. It becomes faster if they take Lintas Sumbawa – Bima Street.

Where to Stay

• Atiqah Homestay
• Tambora Guesthouse