Tangkoko Nature Reserve Tour

Celebes Tarsier Spectral

The ideal break for those that want to experience the Real “Jungle”
Tangkoko Nature Reserve is situated approx 2 hours car ride from Manado Town, it consists of 9,000 hectares of prime lush Jungle, the ideal place to trek in search of the Black Crested Macaque. Endemic to North Sulawesi; Small Celebes Cuscus, large eyed marsupial; Celebes Tarsier Spectral, one of the smallest primates in the world; Maleo Bird, endemic to Sulawesi and who lays its eggs in the soil and the amazing Red Knobbed Hornbill almost Regal in appearance.

Package:

Black Crested Macaque

Your trip will start from Cha Cha at 13.30 (just after Lunch), you will transfer to the mainland by speed boat (approx 30 mins) to your awaiting a/c car with driver. The two hour scenic journey will offer you the possibility of seeing mainland daily life, passing many road side fruit sellers and small villages until you arrive to the out skirts of Bitung at which point you will leave the main road and begin the climb up into the Northern Highlands, from here you will be approx 30 minutes away from Tangkoko.

On arrival at Tangkoko our driver will organize your entry to the Park and you will be introduced to your Park Ranger who will, for the following two hours, guide you through the Park and explain to you about the Flora and Fauna of this amazing National Park.
At 18.30 you will start your return drive back to our boat, arriving at Cha Cha at 21.00 and late evening meal.
The above Package includes the following:

1) Boat Transfer from Cha Cha to Manado Mainland and return to Cha Cha
2) Car & Driver from 14.00 to 20.30
3) Petrol
4) Park Entrance fee
5) Park Ranger Guiding Fee (A Tip is always appreciated by the Ranger)
6) Refreshments for the trip

We recommend all participants to have the following:
Long Trousers & Long Sleeve Shirt.
Walking Shoes
Torch
Mosquito Repelent
Package Price US$ 125.00 per person
US$ 145.00 (Single)
US$ 70.00 (Children)
Family Package Price US$ 300.00 (2 adults & 2 Children)

Red-Knobbed Hornbill	Small Sulawesi Cuscus

Basic Facts of Bunaken National Park

Where is Bunaken National Park situated?

Bunaken National Park is located in the Province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Geographically,
the Park consists of a northern and southern section (see Map 1). The northern section includes
five islands, and the coastal area between Molas to Tiwoho called the “Molas-Wori Coast”. The
southern section consists entirely of coastal area between Poopoh and Popareng villages, called
the “Arakan-Wawontulap Coast”.
The Park is located close to Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi. Travelling time between
Manado and Bunaken Island is about 35 minutes by boat.

How big is Bunaken National Park?

The total area of the Park is 79,056 hectares of land and marine area. The northern section
consists of 62,150 Ha and the southern section consists of 16,906 Ha. The area of each island
inside the Park is shown in Table 1 below.

What are the general seasons in Bunaken National Park?

There are 2 major seasons in the area of Bunaken National Park: Wet season and Dry season.
In the Wet season, cool northwesterly winds occur from November until April and bring heavy
rains and occasionally very rough seas. In the dry season, southwestly winds occur between
May until October and bring drier winds and relatively calm seas.
Average air temperature in the Park is 270C with a monthly fluctuation range of 10C to 20C.
Minimum average monthly air temperature is 190C, whereas maximum monthly air temperature
is 340C.
Sea surface temperature around the Park ranges between 270C and 290C throughout the year.
However, sea temperatures over reef flats can be higher than 300C at low tide.

What is the rainfall rate in Bunaken National Park?

Average rainfall in the northern section of the Park is 3,001 - 3,500 mm per year, and in the
southern section average rainful is 2,501 -3,000 mm per year.