The Bali Barat National Park shows a excessive bio range in a comparatively small area. In 1998, one hundred ten species of coral belonging to 18 families were recorded, of which 22 species have been of the mushroom coral family (there are just 29 species of mushroom coral recorded worldwide!), and there have been no less than 27 species of Acropora coral found in an area as huge as only 2 ha. ref: Bali Villas
The Marine reserve consists of the cape shores and a number of other sanctuary islands, a haunt for seabirds, within the bay of Gilimanuk, on the island of Menjangan and the wonderful coral reefs surrounding it. The excellent drop-offs on Menjangan’s south side are solely surpassed by the significantly brilliant reefs on its northern shores. The island is a well-liked spot for locals and tourists wishing to dive for a variety of fish and coral reef exploration.There aren’t any perilous currents to cope with in this area.
Flora
The Park has a hundred seventy five species of crops, 14 of which are endangered species like bayur (Pterospermum javanicum), ketangi (Lagerstroemia speciosa), burahol (Stelechocarpus burahol), cendana, or sandalwood (Santalum album), and sonokeling (Dalbergia latifolia). ref: Hotel Villa Resort
Birds
With about one hundred sixty different species Bali Barat National Park is a paradise for fowl-watchers. At Tegal Bunder you will learn the Bali Starling Recovery Undertaking where the PHPA is making an attempt to reintroduce the Bali Starling, one of the endangered species of birds of the world.
The Bali starling or Rotschild’s Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) is also the mascot of the Park. It likes a clear habitat and has a brief flying range. Being straightforward to catch, this species wants special care and protection to safeguard its reducing population.
The wildlife consist largely of sea and shore birds, the most conspicuous being the Brown Boobies and Lesser Frigate birds. There are two colonies of Terns that nest on a sandy cay on the entrance to Teluk Lumpur (also called Mud Bay) whilst the Frigates and Boobies roost on Pulau Burung. The number of White Starlings left in the wild is unknown. Different birds you will find within the National Park:
Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier), Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis), Pied Fantail (Rhipidura javanica), Edible-nest Swiftlet (Collocalia fuciphaga), White-bellied Swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta), Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica), Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata), White-breasted Wood-Swallow (Artamus leucorhynchus), Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Pink-rumped Swallow (Hirundo daurica), Lengthy-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach), Striated Warbler (Megalurus palustris), Collared Kingfisher (Halycon chloris), Sacred Kingfisher (Halycon sancta), Javan Kingfisher (Halycon cyaniventris), Small Kingfisher (Alcedo caerulescens), Rufous-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsus), Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis), Racket-tailed Treepie (Crypsirina temia), Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis), Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis), Collared Scops-Owl (Otus bakkamoena), Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela), Javan Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia bitorquata), Banded Pitta (Pitta guajana), Mangrove White-eye (Zosterops chloris), Lesser Adjutant (Leptopilus javanicus), Nice Thick-Knee (Esacus magnirostris).
Animals
A wide range of animals might be learned within the Nationwide Park, among others:
Banteng (Bos javanicus), Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), Rusa Deer (Cervus timorensis), Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis), Ebony Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus auratus), Barking Deer or Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), Pangolin or Trenggiling (Manis javanicus), Large Flying Fox or Kalong (Pteropus vampyrus), Black Giant Squirrel (Ratufa bicolor), Water Monitor (Varanus salvator).
The Hawkesbill Turtles are sighted steadily alongside the reserve’s north coast. Especially value mentioning on this respect is Chris Brown’s Turtle Hatchery Challenge in Pemuteran, just east of the Nationwide Park.
Learn how to reach the Park
Bali Barat Nationwide Park is simple accessible from Gilimanuk, the ferry port the place ferries to and from Java come and go. Gilimanuk is reached by ferry from Java or by bus from Denpasar or Singaraja. From Gilimanuk take a minibus or ojek to Cekik for the final three kilometer. Here you can see the PHPA headquarters. An different entry level is Labuhan Lalang, accessible by minibus from Gilimanuk. Labuhan Lalang lies at the foremost street to Singaraja, which cuts by way of the park. To reach Menjangan island you’ll be able to rent a motorboat from Labuhan Lalang (30-40 min).
Distances
Gilimanuk-Negara-Cekik by automotive (43.three km); Singaraja-Seririt-Cekik by automotive (eighty five km).
Permits and Guides
Permits and obligatory guides are available on the PHPA headquarters at Cekik, on the PHPA office in Labuhan Lalang or at the PHPA workplace in Denpasar.
Trekking
Trekking along the coast of Prapat Agung over a distance of 25 km (clockwise from Sumber Klampok to Tegal Bunder), is recommended. The fee is Rp 2,500 but you have to be accompanied by a guide and here is where the prices comes in. Some guides can cost as much as Rp 250,000 for a two day hike. ref: Canggu Villas
Finest time of 12 months to visit
The best time of the year to go to the Bali Barat National Park is at the end of the dry season / start of the wet season, roughly from August to December.