Baluran National Park — Africa van Java, Vast Savanna at the Eastern Tip of Java
Baluran National Park is a 25,000 hectare conservation area located at the eastern tip of Java Island, Situbondo Regency, East Java. Dubbed"Africa van Java"because it has a savanna ecosystem that is very similar to the grasslands of Africa, complete with herds of wild buffalo, deer and peacocks roaming freely.
With a backdrop of Mount Baluran (1,247 meters above sea level) and the vast expanse of the Bekol savanna, this national park offers an African-style safari experience without having to leave Indonesia. Apart from savanna, Baluran also hasBama Beachwhich is amazing with mangrove forests and snorkeling in clear waters.
Enthusiast Picnic providesBaluran National Park tour packagescomplete from Banyuwangi or Surabaya, including transportation, guide ranger, and lunch.
Main attractions:
Savana Bekol— Vast grasslands with wild bison, deer and peacocks
Bama Beach— Beautiful beach with mangrove forest and snorkeling spots
Bama Mangrove Forest— Mangrove ecosystem with wooden bridge (boardwalk)
Savana Photo Spot— Instagrammable "African" landscape
Javanese Bull— Protected rare endemic animals
Green Peacock— Peacocks that roam freely on the savanna
Sunrise Bekol— Animal observation tower with magnificent sunrise views
Practical Information:
Location:Banyuputih District, Situbondo, East Java
Coordinate:-7.8500° S, 114.3670° E
Wide:25,000 hectares
Entrance ticket:IDR 17,500 (domestic weekday), IDR 22,500 (weekend)
Best Time:June–November (green savanna: March–May)
Access from Banyuwangi:±1.5 hours to the main entrance
Access from Surabaya:±4.5 hours via Trans Java Toll Road
