The policy of increasing the entrance fee for Komodo National Park had been postponed, with dispensations for foreign tourists who wanted to visit Komodo National Park with normal prices.

Balancing conservation and tourism in world heritage sites requires the commitment of all parties. This is important to ensure the sustainability of the world heritage.

Bertamasya ke Nusa Tenggara Timur belum lengkap rasanya jika tidak mampir ke Pulau Komodo, Taman Nasional Komodo di Kabupaten Manggarai Barat. Di lokasi tersebut, lebih kurang 1.000 ekor yang hidup dan berkembang biak.

In the midst of the various challenges faced by Komodo dragons in their natural habitat, the concept of tourism in the KNP has shifted from an ecotourism to a resort model with complete facilities.

Four Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis), the largest species of lizard in the world, fight over the carcass of a goat as part of the park’s attraction. A ranger stood guard, armed with a long stick.

The government plans to make Komodo Island an exclusive tourist destination beginning at the end of 2020 in order to effectively maintain the environment in the area.

WWF Indonesia said waste in the Komodo National Park from residential sites reached an average of 12 cubic meters, or to 0.7 tons, per day.