Komodo National Park

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely extraordinary — a once-in-a-lifetime destination. Komodo National Park is nothing short of spectacular. From the moment you arrive, you feel like you’ve stepped into a completely different world — wild, rugged and breathtakingly beautiful. Seeing Komodo dragons in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience; powerful, ancient creatures that command respect and awe. Beyond the dragons, the park itself is stunning. Crystal-clear turquoise waters, dramatic island landscapes, pristine beaches and vibrant marine life make this one of the most diverse and beautiful national parks I’ve ever visited. Snorkelling and boat cruising through the park reveal just how rich and untouched the environment is. The experience is well managed with knowledgeable local guides who prioritise safety, conservation and education. You’re reminded constantly that this is a protected UNESCO World Heritage site, and that sense of preservation adds to how special the visit feels. This is not just a sightseeing stop — it’s an adventure, a nature experience and a powerful reminder of how incredible our planet is. If you’re travelling through Indonesia, Komodo National Park is an absolute must-do. Truly unforgettable and worth every effort to get there.

Brilliant trip aboard classic phinisi boat. Snorkelling to see turtle, numerous coloured fish, baby shark, manta and fabulous coral. Don't miss the last living dragon of course .... Komodo National Park is a Unesco Wonder of the World. Unequalled sunrise and sunsets. Look out for La Famile and their 5 phinisi boats, wonderful crew to help you on your journey.

Been on my bucket list since I was a kid. So happy I could see this place with my own eyes. Such a dream! Anyone who loves the ocean, wildlife, the sun and boats should definitely visit this place at least once in their lifetime! 🦎

I mean it’s nice to see the animals and it was part of a whole series of places at the trip we took, but it’s not the big attraction we expected it to be… Don’t pay too much to go there. Also 2 dragons were not moving at all while the guides took photos, it felt like they were sedated to be a tourist attraction. All other dragons on the island were moving around freely and the guides were more afraid of the free ones than of the 2 lying on the ground. Suspicious.

Padar Island felt like paradise! Make sure to wake up very early to secure the best spot and enjoy the view. We were lucky to see turtles 🐢, mantas, flying foxes, Komodo dragons, baby shark 🦈, dolphins 🐬

It was said to be the last living dinosaur. The surrounding beach area should be better conserved as I saw it was polluted with plastic bottles. The Komodo Dragons are free roaming at the national park. Always follow the rangers instructions who work there.

KOMODO DRAGONS OBVIOUSLY SEDATED Komodo area is absolutely stunning & the boat trip is beautiful. However the Komodo island was simply depressing to see. We went in August which is the Komodo dragon mating season. This means the chances of seeing one actually in the wild are very low. Yet when we arrived the guides were all very excited that “there is a dragon”. After walking for 5 minutes on a well established path indeed there was a male dragon … so drugged he basically looked dead, surrounded by 50 people or so queueing to take a picture with him. It was a circus-like scene, one that makes you question where is humanity going. I don’t know how a place which harms these creatures in such a way can be called a national park … you’d be better off seeing them in a zoo. There were two more sedated adult dragons within 100m from each other which we went to see (they looked slightly better, at least they looked alive) and that was it, the “trek” was done because there were no more dragons (how could the “rangers” be so sure exactly where & how many dragons there are, I’m asking?). The “rangers” tried to explain that the dragons are not moving because they’re now resting … as much as I would love to believe this, it’s at least suspicious, that in a season where no dragons should be seen there are three adult males that happen to be resting right next to a tourist path … After asking lots of questions to the guides my theory is that every day there are a few “lucky” ones sedated and kept there for the show, I’m not sure if it’s always the same ones. I felt incredibly guilty to be part of this. Looking at these beautiful, amazing creatures downgraded to this photo show for tourists was simply horrible. Fortunately looking at the tourists around there were many people that obviously looked very uncomfortable. I think the news are starting to spread that the dragons are treated like this! We did actually see one young dragon which wasn’t sedated which was wonderful to see - the guide’s surprise to see it was hilarious on its own, nearly like he couldn’t believe there’s a dragon they haven’t caught & drugged. As a side note, on Rinca island the guides made it clear that we would have to be very lucky to see one & indeed we didn’t see one which fills me with hope that at least on that island they are hopefully left undisturbed. Or maybe I’m being naive? To top it all up, the Komodo “National park”absolutely rips off tourists for money, with a 250k price per day per tourist for entry. Glad to know the money I paid is probably going to be spend on sedating drugs instead of cleaning the sea from all the trash floating around!

One of the seven wonders of the nature, Komodo Island and National Park is something you could only truly understand when you visit in real. The blue skies and even bluer water, the lush green landscape, the quiet and the sound of nature make this place very unique. This is one of the rare moments when both the journey and the destination are beautiful. It just looks and makes you feel like something straight out of a movie with beautiful cinematography. Gosh! This is not your ordinary zoo or national park, this is the only sanctuary in the whole wide world where you find the world's largest lizard, the mighty Komodo. Although these extraordinary creatures may seem they're lazy at initial glance, their saliva is enough to put you down a few feet inside the earth. And the walk of a full grown Komoda is that of an emperor walking in his kingdom, so majestic. I was told by my tour guide that the young ones can climb trees up until they're 18 months old and the size of about a meter and they only live in one particular tree and do not climb all trees, learning that was scary. We were lucky to see a young Komodo as well as a few fully grown Komodos on our visit. Lastly, I would like to congratulate the folks at this national park, including the tour guides, for keeping this miracle alive. Highly, highly recommended to visit this place, it'll be an adventure of a lifetime.