Q: Will I see manta rays in Komodo?

Komodo is one of the best places in the world to see manta rays! Both reef mantas and oceanic mantas visit the park: Peak season (December-February): Manta Alley and Karang Makassar — large aggregations of reef mantas feeding on plankton Year-round: Individual mantas spotted at various sites, especially cleaning stations Manta encounters are never guaranteed, but success rates during peak season exceed 90%. Your dive guide will know the best spots based on current conditions.

Q: What is the Komodo National Park conservation fee?

As of 2024, the Komodo National Park entrance fee for foreign visitors is IDR 150,000 per person per day (~$10 USD). Indonesian nationals pay IDR 5,000. These fees fund park ranger patrols , marine conservation programs, coral reef monitoring, and community development projects. Most dive operators include the park fee in their trip price, but confirm this when booking. Weekend and holiday rates may be slightly higher.

Question 1

Will I see manta rays in Komodo?

Accepted Answer

Komodo is one of the best places in the world to see manta rays! Both reef mantas and oceanic mantas visit the park:

Peak season (December-February): Manta Alley and Karang Makassar — large aggregations of reef mantas feeding on plankton
Year-round: Individual mantas spotted at various sites, especially cleaning stations

Manta encounters are never guaranteed, but success rates during peak season exceed 90%. Your dive guide will know the best spots based on current conditions.

Question 2

What is the Komodo National Park conservation fee?

Accepted Answer

As of 2024, the Komodo National Park entrance fee for foreign visitors is IDR 150,000 per person per day (~$10 USD). Indonesian nationals pay IDR 5,000.

These fees fund park ranger patrols, marine conservation programs, coral reef monitoring, and community development projects.

Most dive operators include the park fee in their trip price, but confirm this when booking. Weekend and holiday rates may be slightly higher.

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