Baluran National Park, who doesn't know about this one natural tourist destination? The destination which is located in Banyuputih, Situbondo is not just an ordinary national park but has natural resources that are very similar to African land. It is a meadow that is very similar to Savana in Africa. No wonder if this one national park is also known as Africa Van Java.
Not only is there a savanna, it turns out Baluran has a lot of beautiful places that will leave you stunned. Do not believe? Come on, see the full summary below that will make you even more curious about Baluran.
Historical Cave at the Entrance of Baluran National Park
Known as the most popular nature tourism in East Java, it does not mean Baluran only presents natural scenery. Apparently, the National Park, which was inaugurated in 1980, has a historic destination. It is a Japanese cave which is a relic of the Japanese colonial era. Goa which has an area of approximately 12 square meters was used as a fortress and ammunition storage area. If you have entered the Batangan (First Post) area, don't miss the beautiful cave located right in front of the Baluran National Park Office.
Observe Beautiful Butterflies in the Evergreen Forest
After entering, you will enter the forest area. The road that resembles a green tunnel is the only way to reach the savannah. In addition to the all-green scenery, in the forest dominated by tropical trees, you will find a variety of animal species. During the usual rainy season in January - February, the Evergreen forest is truly beautiful and will leave you stunned. In this Evergreen forest, you will easily find a bunch of butterflies in puddles throughout the forest. You can imagine the beauty is not it?
Padang Savana Bekol who is not less beautiful from Africa
After passing through the Evergreen forest which reaches kilo meters, then the most extensive grasslands in East Java emerge. Meadow named Padang Savana Bekol itself becomes one of the most ogled spots for travelers. Not only travelers, Raisa just used Padang Savana Bekol as the background video for her song clip. In Padang Savana Bekol, many travelers capture beautiful photos under a big tree in the middle of a meadow. In addition to views of grass, the background of Mount Baluran to wildlife is also their cool spot to take pictures. It should be noted, this all-green view can only be enjoyed in the rainy season. If the dry season comes, the grasslands in Baluran will molt.
Beautiful Padang Savana Bekol from the View Tower
Besides being able to enjoy the beauty of beautiful grass, Bekol also provides a beautiful place to be able to enjoy pasture from a height. It is a view that was built specifically to observe wildlife in Bekol. Yep, in this one pasture, not only the traveler who appears but, partridge, peacock, deer, deer, bull to wild buffalo are here. Not infrequently there are wild deer running around with the herd. Of the many animals that exist, not a few are endangered and really they preserve to protect Baluran's natural ecosystem.
Beautiful sunbathing on the outskirts of Bama Beach
Three km from Savana Bekol, it turns out there is another beautiful place that is second to none. It is Bama Beach which is now increasingly popular with travelers. Unlike Savana Bekol, the facilities at Bama Beach are quite complete even though there is no electricity or signal. On this beautiful beach there are several inns for the traveler. As seen in the photo above, the view of Bama Beach is indeed very beautiful, especially when the sun sets. No wonder so many are staying at Baluran Bala Beach.
Beautiful Photo Spot at the Bama Mangrove Pier
In addition to the white sand that is still clean, Bama Beach also has a beautiful spot that is usually used by photos by travelers. The Bama Mangrove Pier is located 100 meters from the coast to the south. To go to this pier, you can only go through a path in the mangrove forest. At this small dock, there are views of the sea and also manicured mangrove plants. This pier is not only a pretty spot for photos but also famous as a romantic place.
Snorkeling in Bama's Quiet Waters
In addition to the beauty of 300 m of white sand or mangrove forests, there are still other wonders of Baluran National Park. Especially if it's not snorkeling while enjoying the underwater beauty of Bama Beach. For snorkeling at Bama Beach, you don't need to rent a boat, because you can walk to the middle of the sea with a distance of 100-200 meters, the beauty of the coral can be found. The underwater beauty of Bama Beach is truly charming with a stretch of coral, fish and also aquatic animals. If you are not satisfied, you can also rent a boat so you can enjoy the beauty of Bama Beach even deeper.
Enjoy the Sunset at Bilik Sijie's Beach
It's not only Bama Beach that is famous in Baluran. However, there are many beaches with perfect beauty. One of the beaches that steals quite a lot of attention is Bilik Sijile. Like Bama beach, Bilik Sikie also has calm waves. The beauty of the Sijie Room itself will be perfect when the sun goes down. Not only the orange tinge in the sky, the view of Mount Baluran increasingly makes this beach more charming.
Beautiful White Sand on Balanan Beach
In addition to Sijie Bilik Beach, there is one more beach that is also visited by many travelers when visiting Baluran National Park. Balalah Beach is located not far from Bama Beach. This beautiful beach can be reached by walking as far as 3 km to the west. Although the journey was quite tiring, the view on Balanan Beach was not inferior to Bama Beach. On this beach not only are the white sand but coral reefs clearly visible.
Beautiful Spot Baluran Beach with Dusk Sky Background
Bijik Sijie Beach can win when the sun sets. However, there are several other spots from Baluran that will definitely stun. It is the beauty of Pandeyan Beach which is very beautiful against the setting of the evening sky, especially when the sun rises. This beautiful beach is also located not far from Bama beach. Pandeyan is located on the east side of Baluran National Park where fishermen do all their activities.
Well, that's a miracle from Baluran National Park that is second to none. The grasslands can be similar to Africa, but the beauty in them is certainly no less captivating. Are you more curious about this national park? Come, quickly visit the Baluran National Park.
