Siberut National Park, National park in Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Siberut National Park covers dense rainforests, mangroves, and swamps across Siberut Island in the Mentawai Islands. The landscape supports numerous plant and animal species adapted to this tropical forest ecosystem through long periods of isolation.
Protection of the area began in 1976 as the Teitei Batti Wildlife Refuge before becoming a national park in 1992. This designation aimed to safeguard the region's distinctive ecosystems and isolated species.
The Mentawai people inhabit these forests and practice hunting and gathering methods passed down through generations, visible in their villages and daily routines. Their connection to the land shapes how they move through and use the forest today.
Visitors reach the park by boat from Padang to Siberut Island, where local guides lead walks on forest trails. It is best to explore with a guide who knows the paths and understands the local environment.
Four primate species found only on this island include Kloss's gibbon, Siberut macaque, Siberut langur, and pig-tailed langur. This remarkable concentration of endemic primates resulted from the archipelago's long geographic separation from mainland areas.
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