National Park is located in the District. North and South Lampung, Lampung, Lampung province, and district. South Bengkulu province. bengkulu. South Bukit Barisan National Park that’s his name, is representative of the Bukit Barisan mountain range consisting of vegetation types of mangrove forest, beach forest, tropical forest pamah up to the mountains in Sumatra.
South Bukit Barisan National Park stretches from north of Bengkulu province, following the back of the Bukit Barisan mountain range extends to the south, to the Cape of China-Carambola on the southern tip of Lampung province.
This national park was inaugurated on October 14, 1982, in the Congress of National Parks Seduani III in Denpasar, Bali. At first, this national park status is the first South Sumatra Wildlife appointed under Besluit Van der Gouverneur van Nederlandsch Indie No.. STB 48 621 December 24, 1935.
Change and development of a National Park Wildlife Sanctuary is nothing but the manifestation of conservation efforts to protect and conserve natural resources contained therein. South Bukit Barisan National Park presents a challenge to the visitors to enjoy the wealth and natural beauty. The main vegetation types that make up the region is tropical rain forest, with the main types are Meranti (Shorea sp), Keruing (Dipterocarpus sp), Merawan (Hophea sp), rattan (Calamus sp), Replace (Quercus sp), Bayur (Pteorspermum sp), Cempaka (Michelia campaka), Randu Alas (Bombax malabarica), Damar (Agathis sp) and so forth.
Other vegetation types are forest inhabitants brackish with: Pidada (Sonneratia sp), Nipah (Nipa fructicans); then the coastal forest with the constituent species of sea Pine (Casuarina equisetifolia), Noni (Morinda citrifolia) and Pandan (Pandanus sp) Taman Bukit Barisan This Nasianal inhabited by a diverse forest fauna endemic among the islands of Sumatra Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis), Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus), tiger (Panthera tigris), tapir (Tapirus indicus), deer (Cervus sp), hare (Tragulus javanicus), Buffalo wild (Bubalus bubalis), Deer (Muntiacus muntjak), forest Goat (Capricorn sumatrensis), Invite (Cuon alpinus), agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis), python (Python reticulatus), and others.
Various types of apes and monkeys also inhabit a very good habitat in the area of the South Bukit Barisan National Park, among others Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) Owa (Hylobates agilis), monkey (Macaca fascicularis), monkey (Macaca nemestrina), monkey (Presbytis cristata ) and Presbytis melalophos. In a somewhat more in the area, also found Bear (Helarctos malayanus). Various types of hornbills (Buceros sp) and other bird species also become part of the wealth of fauna that can not be separated. Along the coast south and west can be found several types of turtles, among others, Dermochelys imbricata, Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), etc.. In addition to the natural richness of flora and fauna in the form of a very wide range of species, the South Bukit Barisan National Park also has another property that is not less interesting is the wealth in the form of symptoms uniqueness and natural beauty. Combined all the wealth is what makes this national park has a high tourism potential. These places are worth noting and visited, among others:
• Carambola
In this place there is the tower beacon (lighthouse), which, from where they can enjoy views of stunning ocean or beach. Cluster of coral, sand that stretches along the beach and the waves come and break on the beach was a sight that has a distinct impression.
• Lake Menjukut
Lake, a place to live next to water animals like fish and others, is also the habitat of several species of water birds, watering animals and human activities.
Similarly, Lake Menjukut. There may be several species of birds, especially grouse waterfalls.
In addition, it can be seen also some large animals such as wild buffalo, deer and deer. Visitors can also enjoy recreational water activities, including boating, swimming / bathing in the lake. For those who enjoyed the flora and fauna observation, this region should not be abandoned.
• Talbot
In the area around Talbot (which has a height of 546 m above sea level), can be visited several waterfalls. In addition, the views from the cottage there, can enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf or Watermelon yanng lies beneath. As with views out to sea.
In Talbot has also provided facilities for visitors who want to spend the night in tents, which formed as a campground area of 2 ha, which is also equipped with shelters and toilets. Talbot can be reached from the Great City by land, with a trip for 4 hours to the west.
• Lake Ranau
Ranau Lake is a beautiful lake and pollution free. This lake is the largest lake after Lake Toba Sumatra Island.
Ranau Lake is located on the northwest edge of the South Bukit Barisan National Park and in between the mountains of the Bukit Barisan mountain range. Because of its location that is, Lake Ranau have clean water and air cool.
In this lake visitors can sail, canoe while enjoying the magnificent views of the Bukit Barisan Mountains.
Activities that can be done
• Looks, Blubuk, Lake Menjukut, Way Sleman, Carambola
Exploring the Forest, Marine Tourism, Swimming, boating, Plant Observation, Camping, and explore the River.
• Talbot Top
Exploring the Forest, Camping, Wildlife Observation / Plants.
• Suwoh
Boating, Swimming, Water Source Heat, Exploring the Forest, and Camping.
• Kubu Perahu
Exploring the Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife Observation / Plants, and Camping.
Climate and Topography
Because of the influence of the Bukit Barisan Mountains, this park is divided into two distinct areas, where half of the eastern semi-arid region. However, the relatively high rainfall throughout the year across the region.
Regions South Bukit Barisan National Park backed the southern tip of the Bukit Barisan Mountains, which has a fairly rugged topography. Quite steep eastern slopes, while the western slopes, towards the Indonesian Ocean, slightly sloping. The highest peak of this national park is Mount Pulung (1964 m asl) located on the west side of Lake Ranau. In addition, there are still many other mountains, namely: G. Sekincau, G. Balirang, and Bukit Pandan Bukit Gedang.
How to reach the site
• Gulf Betung - Cape Coral - City Court (wheel 4/roda 2)
• City Court - Looks, + 6 hours (boat motors)
• City Court - Banjarnegoro - Talbot Up / Suwoh, between 3-4 hours (wheel 4/roda 2)
• City Court - Kubu Perahu, + 7 hours (wheel 4/roda 2)
• Facilities available
Office, guest house, cottage work, shelter, toilets, paths, wildlife watchtower, camping grounds, and others.
