Sembilang National Park

The national park extends across 202,896 hectares of mangroves, peat swamps, coastal forests, and lowland tropical forests near the eastern coast of Sumatra.

The area gained national park status in 2001, separating from Berbak National Park to protect the largest mangrove formation in East Sumatra.

Local fishing communities maintain traditional practices within designated zones of the park, catching various fish species in the coastal waters.

Park rangers offer guided tours through waterways and walking paths to observe wildlife, mangrove forests, and natural habitats throughout the year.

Between October and December, the coastal mudflats receive 80,000 migratory birds from Siberia, Korea, and Japan along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.

Location: South Sumatra

Inception: 2001

GPS coordinates: -2.01667,104.55000

Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:53