jungle explorer - bukit lawang,

Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra - Indonesia Sumatra is the second largest island in the archipelago after Kalimantan. It is also the world's sixth largest island, about 2000 km at the equator, nearly four times the size of Java, but with less than a quarter of Java’s population. You can explore and see the beauty of nature. The most unique cultures and traditions are safe guarded by the etnic people of Sumatra. Sumatra has volcano’s Lake Toba and the well known Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser In this famous park are many plants growing and wildlife is very rare and protected. There are about 380 species of birds, 205 species of mammals -large and small- including the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), the Sumatran rhino (Dicerohinus sumatrensis), Sumatran elephants (Elephas Maximus sumatranus), 4000 species of plants, including 3 of 15 species Raflesia Parasitic plants and others. Besides that you will enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and you can also experience a variety of fun and amazing adventures, such as caving, rafting or exploring the jungle/rainforest. Here you can also learn about ecosystems and traditional plants and herbs. You will understand then the importance of the forests in our lives. All of this makes Sumatra the best place to visit and spend your valuable vacation or holiday.