Komodo National Park, one of Indonesia’s natural treasures, is also among the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Over the years, It has seen massive crowds, raising concerns about the safety of its wildlife and the preservation of its natural beauty. Addressing this issue, the Ministry of Forestry is planning to limit the number of visitors to just 1,000 tourists per day from next year. Keep reading for more details.
Komodo National Park To Have Limited Visitors
Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara is one of Indonesia’s most famous tourist destinations to explore natural beauty and wildlife. In 1991, it was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place is known for its rare Komodo dragons and stunning landscapes, and so, preserving it is absolutely necessary.
In 2024, this park attracted over 3 lakh visitors. While tourism has surged, the massive numbers have also affected the wildlife and the park’s beauty negatively. It has raised serious concerns about the damage to both land and marine ecosystems. Moreover, overcrowding also affects the visitors’ experience, holding them back from enjoying to their fullest.
Travel Trade Journal reported that Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation, has said that a new visitor limit is declared after studying how many people the park can handle without harming its environment.
Daily Cap Of 1,000 Visitors
While putting the plan into action, the authorities will divide 1,000 daily visitors into three sessions. Each session will have 300 to 330 tourists. This year, between October and December, the ministry will share information and run practice sessions to prepare people for the rule, reported Travel Trade Journal. The trial period will begin in January 2026. If everything goes as planned, the rule will be effective from April 2026.
Earlier in August 2025, the Forestry Minister had already instructed his team to limit the number of tourists visiting Padar Island. These new initiative highlights how authorities are making efforts to protect wildlife.
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