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Gunung Rinjani National Park lies within the major transition zone (Wallace) where the flora and fauna of south East Asia makes a dramatic transition into that which is typical of Australia. The park has a rich variety of plants and animals, although they can be hard to spot due to the terrain and rainforest cover. | |
Sometimes seen early in the morning is the morning is the rare black Ebony leaf Monkey, know locally as Lutung. The long tailed gray macaque of Kera is common in Lombok and order males are seen on the crater rim. Rusa deer are forest dwellers and are occasionally seen a long the Rinjani trek train. |
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The Smaller Barking Deer or Kijang has an alarm call with a distinct Dog-like Bark. Look for the disturbed ground where the Wild Pig or Babi Hutan has been foraging. Also found in the forest is the Leopard Cat or Bodok Alas, Palm Civet or Ujat and Porcupine or Landak. | |
A variety of colorful birds live in the forest of the park. Perhaps the best-know icon of the park is the Crested Cockatoo that is not found any further West of Lombok. Many of the forest-dwelling animals, insects, birds, civets, and monkeys owe their survival to the Wild Fig Tree or Beringin as a provider of food and shelter. | |
The pine-like casuarinas species, Cemara, are a feature of the grassy higher slopes. Orchids or Anggrek are also a feature of the grassland areas, as is Edelweiss or Bunga Abadi growing above the tree line, it is a beautiful icon of the park and one of the park and one of our best-know sub-alpine plants. |  |
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| Lombok Intro | | Monday, July 24 2006 |
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LOMBOK is a series of small islands in the Indonesian archipelago. It stretches for some 5000 km between Malaysia and Australia. Lombok spans 90 km from North to South and 80 km from East to West. Although this beautiful area is not as well-known as its' popular neighbor, Bali, it boasts untouched, pristine beaches, a bigger Volcano and a huge variety of different landscapes and sceneries........... |
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| Rinjani Stories | | Monday, July 24 2006 |
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At 3.726 m, Mt. Rinjani is the second highest Volcanic peak in Indonesia and is a part of celebrate "Ring of Fire". Forested slopes rising directly from the sea create their own weather pattern and act is the main water-catchments for the island of Lombok. Gunung Rinjani National Park lies within a major bio-geographical transition zone (Wallaceae), where the flora and fauna of South East Asia ................ |
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| | Senaru & Beyond | | Monday, July 24 2006 |
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The village of Senaru, an easy 2.5 hours drives from Mataram or Senggigi, is the main access to the national park. As a non trekking destination it is also popular a cool, flower filled mountain village stretching along a hill side spur above Bayan. Senaru has range of accommodations in simple home stays (Losmen), and a number of cafes serving delicious local specialties.................. |
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| | Rinjani Trek Information's | | Monday, July 24 2006 |
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The Rinjani trek is a challenging mountain walk and you must be prepared with good equipment, warm and windproof clothing. Rinjani can attract severe storms, lightening and strong winds. When the weather is settled, the sun is intense and the nights frosty. Parts of the trail are steep and slippery. Beware of bad weather and risks of exposure to the wet and cold (hypothermia).................. |
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| GIli Islands | | Monday, July 24 2006 | |
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Around the three Gili Islands in the North-West of Lombok (Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan) are more than 15 different dive spots and there are new reefs being explored all the time. Some of our spots are more suitable for advanced divers, but many are also suitable for beginners. Our experienced dive masters will always find the right spot for you........................... ........................................................... | |
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| | Scuba Diving | | Monday, July 24 2006 | |
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Did you know that 25 percent of all reefs are in Indonesia? With over 3,500 species living in the Indonesian underwater world, we have one of the richest diversities of marine life in the Indo-Pacific region. In comparison, the Great Barrier Reef has just 1,500 species and the Red Sea has only 600 species. Our drop-offs, plateaus and slopes reflect a good cross-section of what Indonesia has to offer............ | |
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| | Cultural Tips | | Monday, July 24 2006 | |
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The Rinjani trek is a challenging mountain walk and you must be prepared with good equipment, warm and windproof clothing. Rinjani can attract severe storms, lightening and strong winds, but when the weather is settled, the sun is intense and the nights frosty. Visitors are attracted to the stunning view, panorama and wildlife. Our trek programmes are sets to minimize the impact on the environment,.............. | |
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| | Villages & Watefall | | Monday, July 24 2006 | |
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The village of Senaru is the main entrance to Gunung Rinjani National Park, the most popular start point for the trek to Indonesia’s second highest peak (3,726 m). Within the spectacular crater, the lake Segara Anak is the destination of many pilgrims who place offerings in the water and bathe away disease in the nearby hot springs. The cool, flower – filled mountain village of Senaru on the slopes of Mt. Rinjani.............. | |
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John's Adventures - Trekking Specialist
Senaru - Lombok - Indonesia (83354)
Mobile : +62 81 757 88 018
E-mail : rinjani_master@yahoo.com
Homepage : http://www.lombok-rinjanitrek.com |
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