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.Berbak
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Berbak
National Park is a national park area on the eastern coastline
of Central Sumatra included in Ramsar Convention for international
wetland conservation.
In
1992, this area is officially stated as National Park by
the minister of Forestry, Republic of Indonesia following
the original 1935 by Dutch colonial.
Berbak
National Park is a national park area on the eastern coastline
of Central Sumatra included in Ramsar Convention for international
wetland conservation.
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Sunset
view from JICA tower, Air Hitam Dalam |
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In
1992, this area is officially stated as National Park by the minister
of Forestry, Republic of Indonesia following the original 1935
by Dutch colonial.
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The
Park Gate to Air Hitam Dalam
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The
uniqueness of this national park lies on its wetland ecosystem
which become one unity of swamp ecosystem, freshwater swamp
ecosystem and coastline ecosystem.
This
park is dominated by pandanaceae family, up to 10 species,
even for Aracaceae has up to 27 species.
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By
canoeing through the swamp river canal, we can enjoy the undisturbed
wildlife on the river side and canopies.
We
have two exotic areas in this park, that are Air Hitam Dalam,
typical freshwater swamp and floodplain, with wetland ecosystem
and Air Hitam Laut and Cemara River where typical coastline and
saltwater swamp and marsh is dominating the area.
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Mirror
effect of the black water at Air Hitam Dalam
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Up
to 300 species of birds are living peacefully inside the
park. Some exotic birds like, Wild duck ( cairina scutulata
), and all species of Raja Udang (alcenedenidae), and also
9 species of Rangkong ( Bocerotidae ). Migrant birds up
to thousands, which reside off their Siberian – Australian
journey, especially during October – March season,
really amaze any human being as you will find them blackening
the coast horizons.
Primates
also dominates the canopies during your canoe traverse.
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The
more challenging wildlife to observe may lie deep underwater
below your canoe. You can observe 2 species of crocodile,
that is saltwater crocodile ( crocodiles porosus ) and freshwater
crocodile ( tomistoma schegelii). Turtles family also dominates
the swamp area.
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King
of Trench #1, a good friend of us,
he is a saltwater crocodile at Air Hitam Laut.
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Big
mammalia like Sumatran tiger ( panthera tigris sumatraensis
), Black bear (Helartos malayanus ) may occasionally show up
in front of your canoe. It may be special for the tiger, will
require some patience from you and may be a good stamina to
traverse into the center of the park on foot. |
We
will also include you in one special package by staying with local
family, enjoying their hospitality, the joys and the laugh. Special
traditional music attraction will also be presented for you.
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Birds
Paradise at Air Hitam Laut
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We
think they are in business...
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Package
8, The Black Water Canoe (Air Hitam Dalam)
Inside the park area, you will be taken by our
guide canoeing through the black water rivers and canals, observing
birdlife and primates along the canoe traverse, and the richness of
freshwater vegetation.
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Package
9, Air Hitam Laut Birds Paradise and Under Water Wildlife
Inside the park area, you will enjoy the variety
of bird life, from endemic to the migrant , and from the water bird
to jungle one. Crocodile photo hunting at night time ( we challenge
you to identify which of them are saltwater or the freshwater crocodile)
will be the most attractive and challenging activities infilling your
bird watching during the day time. Residing with local people , overnight
stay, enjoy local flavored seafood and traditional music play are the
souls of the beautiful northern coast of Sumatra we would like to offer
for you.
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BERBAK
NATIONAL PARK ADVENTURE FULL
LENGTH VIDEO CD ARE AVAILABLE FOR ORDER !!!
Price
- US $ 4 / CD
(
including shipment for order inside Indonesia - please send us an email
for notification first )
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