Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, Komodo National Park is renowned for its famous dragon lizards, these impressive creatures. The surrounding waters are a true haven for a multitude of reef fish, countless turtles, as well as sharks, manta rays, and other large pelagics, hosting up to 14 species of cetaceans. However, this Eden is a fragile environment that we must absolutely protect.
A unique landscape
On the main islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar, dry savannas blend with wooded areas, but the vegetation’s architecture is not of tropical lushness. On the countless deserted, rocky, and arid islets, terrestrial life is scarce. The true explosion of life is found below the surface.
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