Siberut National Park

Siberut island located off the coast of West Sumatra Mentawai Strait separated and is approximately 155 km from the city of Padang. Siberut National Park, located on the island, covering 60% area covered by primary forest Dipterocarpaceae, a mixture of primary forests, wetlands, coastal forests and mangrove forests.

Forest in national parks relatively unspoiled with many large trees with an average height of 60 meters.

Siberut National Park has 4 species of primates that are not found in other regions of the world (endemic) is bokkoi (Macaca pagensis), Mentawai langur / Joja (Presbytis potenziani siberu), Bilou (Hylobates klossii), and Simakobu (Nasalis concolor siberu ). In addition, there are 4 types of squirrels are endemic, 17 species of mammals and 130 bird species (4 endemic).

Siberut island including Siberut National Park is one of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve established in Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB).

Travel to national parks in the region has not been done by many visitors and has been the main objects for visitors to the island of Siberut only to see the culture of the Mentawai people residing in and around national parks. In many ways, the Mentawai people tribes in Indonesia is still very traditional and largely embraced animism. Social activities centered around the UMA, which is a house with a king-sized and populated by 30-80 people.

A visit to the Siberut National Park is a combination trip from boating, rowing, walking on muddy paths, enjoying the natural beauty of tropical forests including the observation of plants/animals, bathing in waterfalls and directly observe the indigenous people. The trip is an unforgettable adventure. Travel to the island of Siberut, usually arranged by travel agencies from Padang and Bukit Tinggi including facility tour.

Some sites/attractions to visit:

Madobak, Rokdok, Matotonan, Rorogot, Butui, Teteburuk, Selaoinan and Mailepet: Exploring the woods, canoeing rivers, hot springs, waterfalls, marine tourism, observing animals and plants and cultural tourism (Uma homes and religious dances).

Beaches and Coastal Sagulubek Masilok. Sports, surfing and diving/snorkeling in the marine park/mangroves.

Cultural attractions outside the park: Tasa Gandang Festival in May, and Tabuik Festival in June at the Padang.

The best visiting season: January, s/d September each year.

How to reach the location: from Padang (Padang Estuary) to Muara Siberut/Sikabaluan Estuary/Estuary Saibi using ships (3 times a week) at night, ± 10 hours.