The exhibition concludes with a work in polychrome ceramic by Bertozzi & Casoni, «Tempo», 2013,
where a komodo dragon is resting on gold base.
Komodo National Park is the only place on the planet
where Komodo dragons can be found.
Not exact matches
In a land
where survival is precarious,
Komodo dragons thrive despite being exposed to scads of bacteria that would kill less hardy creatures.
Apparently inspired by an article he read on asexual reproduction amongst
Komodo dragons, Sawers dreamt up a clever premise resting just on the periphery of science fiction, conjuring an alternate history
where women begin to reproduce agamically, and men, no longer biologically needed are obsolete and edge towards extinction — well, except for a significant but doting assemblage in Australia.
Some of the dives in
Komodo National Park were drift dives
where we had to deal with a lot of current, so we chose not to bring our go pro!
Komodo Resort, Indonesia is
where you can enjoy a level of service, remoteness and tranquility rarely found anywhere else on the planet.
Every summer you can meet us in
Komodo where everybody is welcome to join the liveaboard EMPRESS (early booking is recommended).
Indonesia's other prime liveaboard destination is the
Komodo region,
where divers can choose between calm reefs and coral - covered pinnacles that attract large schools of fish, with a good chance of mantas and sharks, plus land visits to see
Komodo dragons.
A skin suit to 3 mm wetsuit is generally adequate, but divers who get chilly might want to pack an extra layer for sites around
Komodo, or for muck dives
where long bottom times and inactivity can bring down core temperatures.
Aside from
Komodo, Flores» main sights are on the eastern end of the island,
where the Kelimutu Crater Lakes is the main attraction.
This week in
Komodo was particularly memorable down in the south
where we had truly epic «manta madness» in Manta Alley.
Related: Check out our guides on
Where to Stay in Indonesia or read Best Liveaboard Diving in
Komodo.
Apart from that, most liveaboard will also allow you to dock in the islands
where you can see the famed
Komodo Dragons.
Indeed,
Komodo National Park is often considered one of the world's best dive locations, and two days was enough to fall in love; in love with the bizarre and unique life I discovered there; in love with the vibrant corals and the energy of the fish; and in love with scuba diving, the sensation of observing a world we don't belong in,
where few people ever get to experience.
In some places
where the current is always ripping, (like
Komodo) most divers attach them self to a rock with a reef hook.
Whatever the pros and cons, the advantages of the hammer must outweigh the drawbacks, since hammerhead sharks are widespread and abundant - particularly
where deep sea meets islands and sea - mounts, such as the Malaysia diving mecca of Borneo, Layang Layang, and the
Komodo National Park in Indonesia.
These trips operate in and out of Labuan Bajo in Flores - the jump - off point for diving
Komodo so you can concentrate all your time
where the real action is and visit the dragons and islands for a taste of adventure on the Bidadari.
Komodo National Park and that whole region is one of the highlights of my entire travels, and it's also
where I swam with Manta Rays, which was an unbelievable experience.
A voyage done only a few times a year, we will set sail from Benoa Harbour in Bali, heading eastwards,
where we will dive interesting sites along the way before reaching
Komodo National Park.
They inhabit five islands, but there are two main islands
where you can see
Komodo dragons in Indonesia:
Komodo Island and Rinca Island.
Rinca Island is closer to Labuan Bajo (
where the boats leave from) and has the second largest
Komodo dragon population.
Our
Komodo liveaboard cruise ends in Labuanbajo,
where guests can enjoy our complimentary airport transfer.
If you are planning Indonesia tourism you should look for a trip to
Komodo islands
where one of the most intriguing creature -
Komodo dragons lives.
You will no doubt witness the rest of
Komodo's fascinating wildlife and before coming back to the beach for snorkeling
where you will see some of the spectacular happenings under the sea as well as above the ground.
The next morning you will take the boat tot pink beach
where you will go ashore to find the
Komodo Dragons.
There are various routes including the
Komodo National Park
where the clear, cool water promises some excellent scuba with an abundance of colour and life.
Encounter antediluvian creatures unchanged since prehistoric times on a visit to the only two islands in the world
where the infamous
Komodo dragon can still be found.
The
Komodo tour program can be started from Labuan Bajo
where you take a boat trip or live board cruises to the islands around
Komodo National Park.
Our
Komodo to Bali liveaboard cruise ends in Benoa,
where guests can enjoy our complimentary airport transfer.
The last visit on 1 Day
Komodo Adventure Tour is to Kalong Island
where hundreds of wild bats hanging on their caves.
The 1 Day
Komodo Adventure Tour continues to Rinca Island
where hundreds of dragons are steping around the ranger house.
The dive ends at the opposite side of the channel
where divers can enjoy the bright corals during the safety stop like many other sites when diving
Komodo.
Upon arrival at
Komodo Airport, you will be met by the guide who will then transfer you to the ferry port
where you will take a boat over to the
Komodo National Park
where you will spend the night on the boat.
Some of the other dive sites you will visit on a
Komodo liveaboard tour are Red Beach, Yellow Wall of Texas, Tatawa Island and Gili Lawa
where you nearly always find manta rays feeding in the strong currents.
Trips to the
Komodo include GPS Point, a submerged pinnacle bedecked in soft coral
where dog - tooth tuna, schools of barracuda and a variety of sharks patrol the area in search of food.
Scuba Diving aboard the Mantra Liveaboard will let you explore the beautiful underwater world of the
Komodo National Park,
where divers can see schools of Barracuda, Sharks, Nudibranchs, Frogfish and Manta Rays.
Be prepared to be thoroughly pampered on this
Komodo Liveaboard vessel, as you surface from your day of diving, you'll be treated in true Indonesian hospitality
where guests are always guests.
Dive the incredible reefs of Raja Ampat,
Komodo, and the Banda Sea
where you will find a great variety of fish, corals, gorgonian sea fans, sponges, nudibranchs, shrimps, crabs, cuttlefish, octopus and giant clams.
Komodo National Park is situated between Sumbawa and Flores and is usually accessed from Labuan Bajo of west Flores
where you can fly direct from Bali and other airports and then head straight out into the National Park on a boat.
Shore Visits on
Komodo Cruises: If you like liveaboards
where you get to step ashore then consider the fun and fascinating shore excursions from
Komodo liveaboards.
The islands» interiors consist mostly of dry forests,
where you can also encounter other animals than the
Komodo dragon: water buffaloes, birds, pigs, and deer.
With water temperatures ranging between 24 and 28 °C, it is often a little warmer in Sangeang than in
Komodo National Park,
where you will also likely be diving.
I don't recall
where I have previously visited a zoo that had a
Komodo dragon, but it was largely hidden in a hollow log or similar.
Most
komodo dragons prefer to live in savannahs with tall grasses and bushes,
where they wait to ambush prey, but they are found all across the islands.
In a world
where deadlines are often missed by months, the
Komodo team has not only delivered, but also delivered early and with few bugs.