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An adventure and nature-lover's dream, Komodo Island is best known for its namesake reptile, the Komodo dragon. The largest lizard on Earth, they can reach up to three metres in length and are even more fascinating in the flesh than on a TV documentary. Spot them in Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that covers multiple islands and a diverse topography of volcanic terrain, savannahs and pink beaches lapped by cerulean waters. Once you’ve scouted the dragons on land, head under water for an astonishing array of marine life. The diving is among some of the best in the world and you’ll discover a vivid tapestry of coral where technicolour fish and plenty of larger marine creatures dwell.
Seeing a Komodo dragon in the wild is an experience you will never forget and the National Park is home to over 5,000 of these formidable lizards, so the odds are in your favour!
Take a trip to nearby Padar Island for a panoramic view of its tri-coloured beaches or explore the depths of Batu Bolong, an underwater pinnacle known for its teeming marine life and swirling currents.
Komodo Island is extremely remote and there is no accommodation within the national park, so a guided boat journey is the only way to reach its famed shores.
The marine diversity here is staggering, from pygmy seahorses to manta rays and massive whale sharks. On land, Komodo isn't only home to its iconic dragons but you'll also spy Timor deer and fruit bats as they take to the evening skies.