5 Places to Visit in Baluran + Things To Do

East Java Indonesia’s savanna, Baluran National Park, is a haven for nature lovers. It’s teeming with wildlife, flora and fauna, and well-surrounded by a picturesque scenery that’s like fuel to the soul. Anyone who wants to renew their spirit amid beautiful surroundings will find peace here.

The main attraction in Baluran National Park is Bekol Savannah, a lush evergreen forest, which has the dormant volcano Mount Baluran in the background. Water buffaloes, deer, leopards, and fowls are just some species you can see roaming around the 300-hectare savanna. At the edge of the national park is the unexploited Bama Beach, offering a mesmerizing scene of a sparkling ocean. It offers various water activities, from canoeing to diving and snorkeling.

Baluran National Park is easily accessible from Surabaya, the capital of the East Java region, where domestic and international flights are coursed. It’s your gateway to the province from major Asian cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Jeddah.

To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip!

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1. Bekol Savannah

Javan bull skulls on display at Bekol Savannah in Baluran National Park, East Java, Indonesia

Javan bull skulls on display at Bekol Savannah in Baluran National Park, East Java, Indonesia

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2. Climb the Watchtowers

Watchtower overlooking Bekol Savannah in Baluran National Park, East Java, Indonesia

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3. Go on Safari & See the Wildlife

Deer herd at Bekol Savanna, in Baluran National Park, East Java, Indonesia

Hornbill at Bekol Savanna, in Baluran National Park, East Java, Indonesia

Bird on a Thorn Tree at Baluran National Park in East Java, Indonesia

Long Tail Macaca at Baluran National Park in East Java, Indonesia

4. Bama Beach (Pantai Bama)

Bama Beach (Pantai Bama) at Baluran National Park, in East Java, Indonesia

Bama Beach (Pantai Bama) at Baluran National Park, in East Java, Indonesia

Location: Baluran National Park. Save on Google Maps.

5. Stay Overnight

Wisma Rusa Homestay at Baluran National Park in East Java, Indonesia

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6. Mount Ijen

Location: Jl. Kawah Ijen, Dusun Jambu, Tamansari, Licin, Kabupaten Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur 68454, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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Surabaya

Heroes Monument (Tugu Pahlawan), in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

Location: Surabaya City, Silangang Haba, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo (volcano) in East Java, Indonesia

Location: Area Gn. Bromo, Podokoyo, Tosari, Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia. Save on Google Maps.

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Places to visit in Baluran

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