Banyuwangi Sukamade

Meru Betiri National Park is located on the south coast of East Java that is included in the two districts namely Jember and Banyuwangi in the east end with an area of ​​50,000 hectares . Named after the highest mountain in them the Mountain ( Meru ) Betiri ( 1,223 m ) .

Besides being able to see the five species of sea turtles are often visited this beach , there is still have Java tiger ( reportedly ) . It also can be seen buffalo , leopard , deer , and various types of monkeys . Of species of birds are peacocks , various eagles and hornbills . In addition, the flora here include Rafflesia zollingeriona and Balanphora fungosa . Beautiful landscape with charming beaches can be done in Green Bay . For those who are not satisfied with the adventure of watching turtles lay eggs can perform other activities , among others . exploring the woods around Mount Bandealit and Wear . Can also rock climbing and rope climbing down a cliff in Bandealit coast .

This area is preserved in the form of protected areas since 1972 . Until 1979 Sukamade turtle eggs are still hunted by the pengumpulnya . However , now the collection , removal of saplings , and catching turtles is strictly prohibited , because the green turtles , including protected species . According to the research report WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature ) , the most common green turtle nesting in Sukamade . And from there the data is sometimes absent some kind of nesting for several years , but then returned again .

Turtles will avoid the beach when he was about to land to lay eggs if there is a spotlight . This is why the distance is set to come ashore Sukamade is by foot. For the owner of a sedan type car , you should not have to do exploration in the jungle to beach Meru Betiri Sukamade , because after entering the door post Betiri Meru , the road is no longer paved . No longer a macadam road , but the road is full of pointy rocks . In fact , to get to the beach Sukamade , travelers will pass five cars tributaries where the water is knee-deep in adults, not to mention the rainy season can be as high as jeep .

Rough terrain to the location can Sukamade dilalaui jeep . Because of adventure , jeep rental owners opened the whole hood , and replace it with a tarp roof . Be , travel to Green Bay and Beach Sukamade a challenging tour . For access to the city via Sukamade can Banyuwangi . Distance between Banyuwangi Sukamade to about 98 kilometers .



The usual turtle landing and laying on the beach Sukamade there are 4 types of 6 species of sea turtles in Indonesia , the Green Turtle ( Chelonia mydas ) , Hawksbill Turtle ( Eretmochelys imbricata ) , Slengkrah Turtle ( Lepidochelys olivaceae ) , and the leatherback turtle ( Dermochelys coriaceae ) . Among the turtles are the most frequently landed were green turtles .

The facility in this location include: Pondok Wisata , Camping Ground is equipped with a pavilion for meeting rooms, shelters , street tourist trail , information center , labs and work cottage .

Another tourist attraction in the coastal mangrove forests Sukamade is located on the east coast estuary Sukamade . The river can be used for canoeing while doing bird watching . Birds such as bird - Roko Roko , sea eagles , terns and many more sea birds that can be observed . Bird watching is usually done while waiting for sunset .

Towards Betiri Meru National Park can be reached via 4-lane road from both of Jember and Banyuwangi :
  1. Jember path - Ambulu - Curahnongko - Bandealit ( Meru Betiri Gateway to the West ) at about 64 km can be reached in about 1.5-2 hours with vehicle two-wheeled or four .
  2. Jember path - Glenmore - Sarongan - Sukamade ( Meru Betiri Gateway to the East ) along the 103 km can be reached within 3.5-4 hours with vehicle two-wheeled or four .
  3. Jember path - Genteng - Jajag - Pesanggaran - Sarongan - Sukamade along 109 km can be reached within 3.5 - 4 hours with vehicle two-wheeled or four .
  4. Banyuwangi path - Jajag - Pesanggaran - Sarongan - Sukamade along 137 km can be reached within 5 minutes by motor vehicle .