Bangka - Belitung Islands.

Bangka-Belitung is one of Indonesia provinces. It includes two large islands, Bangka and Belitung, and several smaller ones, which lie east of Sumatra, northeast of South Sumatra province. Bangka Belitung (BABEL) Islands province is the 31st Province in Indonesia, one of the newest provinces. Bangka Belitung get it’s approved as a new province in 2001 separated with south Sumatra. That acknowledgement is because of the people struggle. The region that was a great tin mines, now already to reach the new phase in its life. It provisioned with the beautiful of nature, and the uniquely of culture, Bangka Belitung step to the better future.

Supported by the “Serumpun Sabalai” spirit and abundant natural resources, it has been expecting a greater role to speed up the island region's development, namely Bangka regency, Belitung regency and Pangkal Pinang city through cooperation development. That potency of culture and tourism is also supported by its strategic location that can connect with other interesting area. The sea transportation that become the most accessibility in Bangka Belitung Island, is support its economics activities among the Islands.

The richness of Bangka Belitung Island of nature and tin mines until its maritime rich, make Bangka Belitung a magnet for the new comers to get a better life. A Balinese countryside is found in this Island named Giri Jati village, complete with all of Bali culture that remembering us to Bali Island. Beside Bali tribe, we also can found Bugis tribe that adds the various cultures in Bangka Balitung Island. This Bugis tribe can be found in the fishermen village at Tanjung Binga. Otherwise, the original tribe, Melayu culture has strong influence in the traditional ceremony and religious ceremony. One of the ceremonies is Rebo Kasan Ceremony that done by Air Anyer village people. It is believed that one day of a year, the God give His 320,000 angels in the world. The people must together to pray. This ceremony was held in the beach, but now on, it held in the mosque then continued to the beach. Formerly, this ceremony become the people party with its star party is ‘Dambus’ art.

Geographically

Bangka Belitung province is located between 104°50' - 109°30' East Longitude and 0°50' - 4°10' South Latitude, with its total area of 81,724.54 km.

Administrativelly

Administrativelly, Bangka Belitung comprises of 2 regencies and 1 city, namely Bangka regency, Belitung regency and Pangkal Pinang City, of which, the biggest regency's area is Bangka regency with 11,534.14 km area, and the smallest is Pangkal Pinang City, with 89.40 km area.

Climate

There are two seasons that are suitable for sailing to these islands: February-March and October-November, when the wind and the waves are low. The heaviest rainfall is around 2,500 mm per annum with its average temperature between 25°C - 26°C.

Population

In 2001, Babel's population was 920,729 consisted of 462,640 men and 458,089 women. The biggest population among the regencies was Bangka regency, 583,841 people, while the most density population was Pangkalpinang City, with its 1,396 people/km. In 2001, the growth of population reached 1.49 % per annum averagely. Labor. In 2000, its labor force recorded as many as 100,825 people.

Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi

Bunaken is an island of 8 km², part of the Bunaken National Marine Park. Bunaken is located at the northern tip of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It belongs administratively to the municipality of Manado. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to the island.

Other sides of Bunaken.
Bunaken National Park extends over an area of 890.65 km² of which only 3% is terrestrial, including Bunaken Island, as well as the islands of Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen.

The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park are up to 1,566 m deep in Manado Bay, with temperatures ranging between 27 to 29 °C. It has a high diversity of - corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges. Notably, 7 of the 8 species of giant clams that occur in the world, occur in Bunaken. It also claims to have seven times more genera of coral than Hawaii, and has more than 70% of all the known fish species of the Indo-Western Pacific.

Oceanic currents may explain, in part, why Bunaken National Marine Park has such a high level of biodiversity. Northeasternly currents generally sweep through the park but abundant counter currents and gyros related to lunar cycles are believed to be a trap for free swimming larvae. This is particularly true on the south side of the crescent-shaped Bunaken Island, lying in the heart of the park. A snorkeler or diver in the vicinity of Lekuan or Fukui may spot over 33 species of butterfly fish and numerous types of groupers, damsels, wrasses and gobies. The gobies, smallish fish with bulging eyes and modified fins that allow them to attach to hard surfaces, are the most diverse but least known group of fish in the park.

Tiger Island Jakarta

Welcome to Tiger Islands Village & Eco Resort. Life is simple and good here :~) The  two gorgeous islands upon which we have built this paradise exemplify the best of tropical living while introducing modern eco technologies and comforts. The natural environment is stunning and features white sandy beaches, aquamarine waters, colorful corals, playful fish, and lush tropical vegetation. Our food, some of it grown within our organic gardens, is fresh and delicious. Our cabins and structures are simple and comfortable. We’ve got books and DVDs in our media library, and plenty of watersports equipment and island toys. The folks that look after you are from an extended family that have lived on the island for more than 15 years. These friendly, humorous, and innovative staff are your chefs, your housekeepers, your boat captains, your bonfire-builders, your guides, and your friends. Whether you are staying for a weekend or an extended visit, we are always pleased to welcome guests to this tropical paradise. Our vision is to make you feel at home within our beautiful environment, and introduce you to some of the solutions we’ve applied to make our little world a better place. Sustainable energy, environmental stewardship, organic gardening, intelligent waste management, community development, and evolved learning are all part of our life here. When you discover what an amazing vibe results from the combination of these elements, you’ll see why many have called our two little islands paradise :~) Our home is situated within the largest archipelago in the world, off the North West coast of Java, Indonesia, just 88 minutes from Jakarta.

Baluran National Park Situbondo

Baluran National Park is located in Situbondo Regency, East Java, Indonesia. It has a relatively dry climate and mainly consists of savanna (40%), as well as lowland forests, mangrove forests and hills, with Mount Baluran (1,247m) as its highest peak.

Baluran National Park is situated at the north-eastern extremity of Java, close to the islands of Bali and Madura. The park is bordered by the Madura Strait to the north, the Bali Strait to the east, the river Bajulmati (Wonorejo village) to the west and the river Klokoran (Sumberanyar village) to the south. The park is a rough circle, with the extinct volcano, Baluran, at its centre. Its total area is 25,000 ha. It consists of five zones: the Main Zone (12,000 ha), the Wilderness Zone (5,537 ha, comprising 1,063 ha water and 4,574 ha land), the Intensive Utilization Zone (800 ha), the Specific Utilization Zone (5,780 ha) and the Rehabilitation Zone (783 ha).

Flora and fauna

Ziziphus mauritiana trees in the park

There have been 444 species of plant recorded in the park, including some endangered plant species, such as: Ziziphus rotundifolia, Tamarindus indica, Dioscorea hispida, Aleurites moluccanus and Corypha utan.

The park is host to 26 species of mammals, including the endangered banteng, dhole, Indian muntjac, Java mouse-deer, fishing cat, leopard and Javan lutung. The banteng population decreased form 338 in 1996 to just 26 in 2012.

Bird species in the park include the green peafowl, red junglefowl, Malabar pied hornbill, rhinoceros hornbill and lesser adjutant. Until 2010 there had been 155 species of bird recorded in the park, but following a bird photography competition in 2012, the number of species was revised to 196.

Conservation and threat

The area has been protected since 1928, first initiated by the Dutch hunter A.H. Loedeboer. In 1937 it was declared a wildlife refuge by the Dutch colonial government. In 1980 the are has been declared a national park.

Poaching poses a major threat to the wildlife in the park, especially to the decreasing Banteng population. According to ProFauna Indonesia, not only locals but also members of the military have been involved in poaching.[6]

Acacia nilotica has occupied at least 6,000 hectare of the savannah at Baluran National Park made Bos javanicus (banteng) had difficulty to find their foods. In 2013, there are only 35 banteng, while in 1996 there are still 320 banteng.

Karimunjawa Islands Jepara

Karimunjawa is and island chain stretching in a northwesterly direction 83 km from Jepara. Central Java. This archipelago is a cluster of 27 islands in the java sea. Only seven of the islands are inhabited. The reefs are a mixture of fringing, barrier, and patch with bottom depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters. The name of Karimunjawa is taken from Javanese language 'Kremun kremun saking tanah Jawi' addressed by one of Wali Songo (the Nine Saints who had introduced Islam in Java) to describe how far this mini archipelago from Java, to be exact from Semarang and Jepara. Stands from 27 islands, this mini archipelago became marine national park and it's like a treasure for those who love marine life. Here can be found protected coral reefs (very colorful plateaus and plains in deep and shallow waters), secluded and tranquil white beaches, pelican and hornbill, sea grass and kinds of sea creatures, from crabs, anchovy, starfish, sharks, stingray, jellyfish, red snappers, etc.

The Marine National Park Karimun Jawa is 110,000 ha and lies 90 km north east of Jepara in Central Java. We will find mangrove forest and beach forest. The park is named after the largest island Karimun Jawa. The vegetation consists mainly of mangrove and beach forest, although there is some lowland rain forest on Karimun Jawa. Most of the islands are surrounded by sandy beaches and fringing coral reefs. Fresh water is confined to a few small wells and forest streams on Karimun Jawa. A number of endemic animals live on the island while on the beaches sea turtles lay their eggs. The average tidal range is 92 cm.

The archipelagic Karimunjawa, thought not as known the Marine reserves near Ambon and Manado, has unexpectedly good beaches, reefs and lovely sea scopes. Corals seem to blossom in to gardens, with an Amazing variety of form and color fishers and marine plants. It lies 90 km away from Jepara and can reached by "KM. Adison I & KM Kota Ukir" boat, the only ferryboat connecting Karimunjawa and Jepara. The resort offers stunning dives and snorkeling trips for all sorts of divers from novice to experience. Fringing reefs, atolls, wrecks and an excellent variety of different species make diving in Karimunjawa an unforgettable adventure.

Tanjung Papuma Beach Sunrise, Jember

Tanjung Papuma Beach Sunrise, Jember

Tanjung Papuma Beach Sunrise, JemberTanjung Papuma Beach is an amazing beach with the sunrise view on the highest top, it located in southern coastal of jember regency, East Java Island Indonesia. This beach is called as “PAPUMA BEACH” the abbreviation of Pasir Putih Malikan (white sand of Malikan). Papuma known as a rocky beach because of high rocks that surround the spot make this beach very spectaculer, many sailing boats along the seashore parking with various colourful design and type. Papuma beach is very suitable to enjoy sunrise, just trek up for 10 minutes through the stairs from the parking area to the high paek, started at 05:00 AM, After you get the top of Papuma, you will see the sunrise and a wide of southern sea that decorated by many high rocks and great terrifying waves it is really awesome from the highest peak of Papuma.

The beauty of Tanjung Papuma Beach Sunrise, Jember

Tanjung Papuma Beach, JemberThe beautiful white sand is pleasure to see and to walk on. The beach is always used as the place for sunbathing by foreign tourists. Besides its natural scenic beauty, it is also rich of animals, such as the lizard, forest cock, various birds, wild pig, deer porcupine, scaly anteater and many others. The scenery and atmosphere can be enjoyed more completely at a restaurant which provides Indonesian and typical food of Papuma, Jember.

In this beach provided some reservation and supporting tools for visitors that want to enjoy Papuma circumstance like some lodges and camping ground. When the sunset time almost arrives, the atmosphere of Papuma will seem more beautiful tobe enjoyed. Especially when the time approaching to the dusk that interspersed with hard wind cause the circumstance into dramatic ambience. The situation at night always felt little bit noisy because of the waves striking around the rocky area always come alternately.

The way to reach Tanjung Papuma Beach of Jember

Tanjung Papuma Beach is possible reached from Banyuwangi, Surabaya and Malang City. If you start from Surabaya Airport or Malang City, the trip is 8 hours driving and 3 hours from Banyuwangi Ketapang Harbor. it possible by motor bike or car. Most visitors enjoy Tanjung Papuma Beach after or before enjoy Ijen Crater because the trip only 3 hours driving.

Before you visit Tanjung Papuma Beach, Jember. You can ask detail tour package price, facilities and some required reservation to Our partners by contact form have available. We are the tour organizer, serve the domestic and foreigner costumers to explore the beauty of Tanjung Papuma Beach Sunrise, Jember and other tourism objects in East Java Island Indonesia with complete service and various tour package price, depend on your planning and necessaries.