Here is everything you need to know before visit Sukamade
Sukamade turtle conservation situated at Betiri Meru National Park, 97 kilometres to the southwest of Banyuwangi. This is a perfect destination to enjoy the natural environment after escape from the hectic city in Java. The journey from the gate of Meru Betiri National Park to Sukamade Turtle Beach can be an amazing experience. Here you will drive through the green lush tropical rainforest jungle by 4X4, cross the river and meet the adorable tropical birds such as hornbill and mammals such as monkey, deer, wild boar and buffalo that roam freely in the natural habitat.
The best time to visit Sukamade turtle beach is all-year-around. But, your chance is getting higher to spot the turtle in December until February. At this season, mostly 60-80 years old mother turtle come to this area to lay their eggs in the middle of the night and the park rangers move those eggs into incubated in the park hatcher to protect them from predators both humans and animals. The baby turtles can be released to the sea a maximum of 7 days after the crack open. Not only enjoy the beauty of nature but here you can also gain information about the turtle conservation from the Park Ranger. To explore Sukamade, stay one night is necessary.
The records show that Dutch first found this beach as recently as the 1920s. Even though Sukamade has had a turtle conservation facility since 1972, the Meru Betiri National Park officially came into being in 1982. At the time, the sanctuary was expanded into 580-hectare including a marine area of 845-hectare and nearly 3000 turtles have been tagged here.
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Find the best way to reach Sukamade from Malang, Probolinggo, Surabaya, and Bali
BY TRAIN
Malang (ML) - Banyuwangi (BW)
Probolinggo (PB) - Banyuwangi (BW)
Surabaya (SGU) - Banyuwangi (BW)
BY FERRY
Bali Gilimanuk – Banyuwangi Ketapang
Ferries ply the route between Gilimanuk-Bali, and Ketapang-Banyuwangi every one hour all day long.
BY 4X4
Banyuwangi - Meru Betiri National Park
The journey from Banyuwangi to Sukamade beach by 4X4 takes four hours.
Prepare your journey, here is everything you need to pack before visit Sukamade
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