Bali, an island province of Indonesia, is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular tourist destinations. Known for its scenic beauty and rich heritage and culture, Bali is an enchanting island which is ideal for a tropical vacation. Bali’s beaches, thick forests and mountains, leisure and recreational attractions, and thriving hospitality industry are some of its other popular highlights which attract tourists from all corners of the globe. For a comforting and tranquil stay in Bali make a reservation at the Anantara Seminyak, a luxury Seminyak beach resort.
Bali is home to one solitary national park; Taman Nasional Bali Barat. Taman Nasional Bali Barat, also known as the West Bali National Park, is a haven for wildlife and birdlife in Bali. This vast national park is one of Bali’s most popular tourist attractions and is especially famous amongst lovers of birds and avid bird watchers. With its thriving eco-system, luscious forests, and splendid natural features, Taman Nasional Bali Barat is a must-visit attraction for any nature lover.
Located on the Northwestern region of Bali and spreading over 190km2, Taman Nasional Bali Barat covers a cross section of all of Bali’s natural habitats; monsoon forests, savannas, mangroves, and coral reefs. Thus a visit to this beautiful national park offers one a rather comprehensive experience of Bali’s nature and natural attractions. The park is also home to many species of wildlife, which include black monkeys, wild pigs, buffalo, sambar deer, pythons and macaques. However, the main highlight of this national park is the avifauna. Visitors are sure to be intrigued by the ceaseless songs and sounds of the many species of birds that call Taman Nasional Bali Barat their home. Most of Bali’s 300 species of birds reside here, thus, giving visitors the opportunity to witness birds such as the rare Bali Starling, Bali Myna, Pacific Swallows, Sacred Kingfishers, Milky Storks, Savannah Nightjars, and Dollarbirds. Other highlights of the park include the coral reefs at Pulau Menjangan, exploring the mangrove forests, and hiking through the mysterious forests.
Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.