- Address: Jalan Raya Puncak No.601, Cibeureum, Cisarua, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16750, Indonesia
- Discovery: 1930
- Phone: +62 251 8250000
- Website: tamansafari.com
- Opening hours: Sun-Fri 09: 00-17: 00, Sat 09: 00-17: 00 and 18: 30-21: 00
Travel around the island of Java must necessarily include a visit to the Taman Safari reserve, where the most comfortable conditions for tigers, lions, crocodiles and many other predators are created. Only here you can admire the animals and observe their life in a natural habitat.
Geographical Location Taman Safari
This complex consists of three safari parks, concentrated in the territory of Western Java in the vicinity of the city of Bogor , at the foot of the stratovolcano Arjuna and on the island of Bali . Each of them is called Taman Safari I, II and III respectively.
History Taman Safari
The first safari park was built in 1980 on the site of a former tea plantation, covering an area of 50 hectares. The official opening of Taman Safari Park in Bogor, which set itself the task of protecting the wild nature of Indonesia , took place in 1986. Then he became the object of management of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications of the country.
To date, the Taman Safari has increased almost 3.5 times. There are recreational facilities, educational and tourist centers, which organize night and extreme safari.
Biodiversity and infrastructure Taman Safari
The largest branch of the Indonesian safari park is located in the west of the island of Java near the highway connecting the cities of Bandung and Jakarta . The territory of 170 hectares is inhabited by 2500 animals, including sun bears, giraffes, orangutans, hippos, cheetahs, elephants and many others. etc. Some of them are considered endemic, others were imported from the mainland centuries ago.
Visitors to Taman Safari I have the opportunity:
- walk in the park to see the wild animals;
- visit the exhibition Wild West and Elephant Show;
- to visit the show of dolphins;
- To drive on attractions;
- Observe the rare penguins of Humboldt.
Several years ago, a pair of polar bears was brought to the safari park from the Adelaide Zoo. They were to be part of the breeding program, but one of them died in 2004 and the other in 2005. Now in their aviary there live penguins.
There is also a complex built in the Taj Mahal style, where young lions, tigers, orangutans and leopards live. Fans of extreme recreation can stay in Taman Safari I for the night, but only within the campsite. At night, you can see how kangaroos and walabi behave.
Taman Safari II and III
The territory of Taman Safari II is 350 hectares. It extends on the east coast of the island of Java on the slope of Mount Arjuno. Here live the same animals as in the safari park of Bogor.
The third part of Taman Safari is Bali Safari and Marine Park , located on the island of the same name . Here you can also watch the land and sea inhabitants, ride the attractions or dine at the theme restaurant.
On the territory of Taman Safari you can stop by any transport . Tourists who came here by taxi should pay for the car and the driver. Banners are installed throughout the reserve warning about precautionary measures. Do not forget that this is a protected area, so you need to take care of its inhabitants.
How to get to Taman Safari?
To appreciate the beauty and wealth of this wildlife sanctuary, one must head to the northwest of the island of Java. Taman Safari is located 60 km south of the capital of Indonesia. From Jakarta, you can get here in less than 1.5 hours, if you go on the road Jl. Tol Jagorawi. To do this, you should take a taxi or buy a sightseeing tour.