"Ujung Kulon National Park - World Heritage Site" Suaka Margasatwa Ujungkulon by DidiBeachBum

Suaka Margasatwa Ujungkulon Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 63 photos

Peucang Island - Suaka Margasatwa Ujungkulon

The Ujung Kulon National Park located on a peninsula in the most south-western tip of Java, was created by the Dutch in the late 1800's as a preserve for the Javanese White Rhino. The National Park was added to Unesco's World Heritage List in 1991. Several species of endangered plants and animals can be found there, the Javan one-horned rhinoceros being the most seriously under threat.

There are Peucang and Panaitan are two main islands in UKNP. Visitor center is located in Peucang Island where accomodation is available. It is a small but very beautiful island with a white sandy beach and blue coastal waters. Peucang is the local word for barking deer, as hundreds of barking deer are found in its dense tropical forest, along with other wild animals, like monkeys, monitor lizards and wild boarss are found in its forest.
Visitors can try snorkeling in the island's coastal waters. Best place for snorkeling is Legon Sumino beach, 1 km from the visitor center. Divers can see beautiful coral reefs at Citerjun, about 15 minutes by boat from Peucang island.
Best time to come to UKNP is between April to September, when the sea is calm.

Cigenter River

Canoeing

Another main highlights of UKNP is Cigenteur River that is located close to Handeleum island. Canoeing down Cigenter River is a must do activities. The water is crystal clear and if you're extremely lucky you could bump into a Javan Rhino bathing in the river but chances are RARE.

Island in the sun

Ujung Kulon

there are plenty of pretty little islands scattered around in Ujung Kulon national Park

Pros and Cons

Cons:a malaria zone
In a nutshell:a world heritage site

Last visit to Suaka Margasatwa Ujungkulon: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Apr 19, 2005
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Nipas Tree fruit - Suaka Margasatwa Ujungkulon

what does a javan rhino's meal look... Off The Beaten Path (4)

this is what they eat. we call it the fruit of Nipas Tree. more travel advice

Karang Ranjang Things to Do (12)

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Karang Ranjang Things to Do (12)

Trekking from Karang Ranjang to Tanjung Lame takes about 2.5 hours. We stopped by for lunch overlooking the majestic... more travel advice

peucang guesthouse - Suaka Margasatwa Ujungkulon

Ujung Kulon Accomodation Hotels (1)

Visitors are only allowed up to the buffer zone where rustic accomodation is available on Peucang island. There are... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Apr 20, 2005

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victorwkf Aug 13, 2007 at 2:28 AM

This is a very nice location, great tips and thanks for sharing!
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RickinDutch Feb 24, 2006 at 2:20 PM

Outstanding photos of a beautiful spot! So that's where Rudolph the Reindeer goes to rest up.
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BluBluBlu Aug 24, 2005 at 7:35 AM

Great photo's Didi...looks a magical place! Happy travels, Blu
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vicka Apr 28, 2005 at 5:05 AM

Where's my pictures with deer!
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belgianchocolate Apr 14, 2005 at 9:37 PM

I know these brutal little monkeuys...lol. I would love to have a break like this now. Javan Rhino's are among the rarest animals on this planet. pitty. I love to see one. frank.
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meimei Apr 7, 2005 at 6:31 AM

it's ...so so beautiful
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ukirsari Mar 23, 2005 at 5:20 AM

didi sayang, happy birthday to you. wish you all the best and enteng [tanamal] jodoh!! hmmm, bagi-bagi kuenya kapan :) love, @rie
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cokes Mar 19, 2005 at 9:02 AM

Looks Like alot of Fun Didi , Pitty you did`nt see any Rhino. Thanks for Sharing :-)
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hunwagner Mar 16, 2005 at 4:03 AM

UKNP, welcome to VT! :-) I stayed 10 days and saw the rhino - but I didn't go to Peucang. :-(