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National ParkUNESCO World Heritage

Kerinci Seblat

South-East Asia (Sumatra)Designated in 199913,800 km²
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The largest national park in Sumatra; it holds Indonesia's highest active volcano

Area

13,800 km²

Protection category

IUCN II

Parque nacional —

Designated in

1999

Declared in 1999, it is the largest national park on the island of Sumatra and forms part of the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra, inscribed by UNESCO in 2004. It protects Mount Kerinci, Indonesia's highest active volcano, and one of the most important surviving populations of Sumatran tiger on the island, a species listed as critically endangered through the deforestation that comes with oil palm plantations.

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Kerinci Seblat: 53 documented species

Mammals28Birds6Reptiles9Amphibians

Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in Indonesia, where Kerinci Seblat lies.

Tropical rainforestSavannahMarine / coastal

Experiences in this park

Birdwatching

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Region

South-East Asia (Sumatra)

Climate

Tropical

Best season

April to October

Plan your visit

Best season
April to October
Area
13,800 km²
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Fish3
Insecta6

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Indonesia · South-East Asia (Sumatra)
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Lore Lindu

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Lowland Anoa · Hairy Babirusa

April to October

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Bali Barat

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Bali Myna · Rusa Deer

April to October

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Karimunjawa

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White-bellied Sea Eagle · Hawksbill Turtle

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Wakatobi

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Hawksbill Turtle · Dolphin

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CountryIndonesia
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