Description
Way Kambas National Park is a national park covering 1,300 km2 (500 sq mi) in Lampung province of southern Sumatra, Indonesia. It consists of swamp forest and lowland rain forest, mostly of secondary growth as result of extensive logging in the 1960s and 1970s. Despite decreasing populations, the park still has a few critically endangered Sumatran tigers, Sumatran elephants and Sumatran rhinoceroses. It also hosts over 400 bird species.
History
Established in 1985 to protect the endangered Sumatran elephants and rhinos.
Local Culture
The park integrates wildlife conservation with education for local communities.
Activities
- ✦ Elephant center tour
- ✦ Bird watching
Culinary
Seruit fishSerabi Lampung
Documentary
Gallery