Karimunjawa

Karimunjawa is a chain of 27 islands north of Semarang, off the coast of Central Java, Indonesia. Understand Designated as a national marine park. Karimunjawa consists of many small islands, like Karimunjawa island, Kemujan island, Menjangan Besar island, and Menjangan kecil island. History Karimunjawa was originally founded by Sunan Nyamplungan, sons of Sunan Muria, one of the 9th moslem Saints (Sunan) who introducing Islam in Java. Landscape Mostly, all of karimunjawa islands are sand beaches, but in some parts of kemojan islands we can finds mangrove beaches. Karimunjawa island was the biggest island of all. Flora and fauna We can find various kinds sea animal, like turtle, shark, fishes, in karimunjawa waters territory. In the land, especially in Karimunjawa island and Kemujan island, we can finds many kinds of bird, deer, and even snake. Climate The climate there is hot in the dry season, and wet in the rainy season Get in There are chartered plane from Semarang that flies from Semarang to Dewandaru Airport in Kemujan island. There also a regular ferry that sail from Tanjung Emas port in Semarang and Jepara port to Karimunjawa island Get around In karimunjawa and Kemujan island, we can rent car or motorcyle to go around the island. To go to the other island, we can use local boat or motorboat. Note: Be sure that you've booked the car before you arrived in the Karimunjawa. Because there still small amound of cars there. To make it easier, you can call your travel agent to arrange it. There is now a ticketing service for Karimujawa with up to date time table www.karimunjawa-ticketing.co.id See The island beaches The beautiful coral reefs Do Many resorts in Karimunjawa, such as Kura-kura resort, provides diving activities. There are many interesting spots, like Taka Panyawangan and Gosong cemara, to dive in the Karimunjawa water. We can also go hiking around the island to find many places around the island that gives a beautiful panorama Buy The most wellknown handicraft in Karimunjawa is the wood carving. We can finds many gifts shop thats sell many kind of wood carving. Many people also go to Karimunjawa to finds the Demandaru plant. They belief that dewandaru plants can make their life longer. Diving, [1]. Diving is fun at Karimunjawa. Ship wreck is becoming the attraction as we can see fishes here. Diving in Karimunjawa, [2]. Diving is fun at Karimunjawa. Ship wreck is becoming the attraction as we can see fishes here. Drink Alcoholic beverages are served in the hotels, and Bintang (Indonesian beer) can be purchased at some 'warungs.' Bottled water is a must and can be bought readily. At meals, seasonal fresh fruit juice is a treat (mango, orange, avocado). Eat Surrounded by seas, Karimunjawa provides lots of sea food. Fresh fish and prawns are staples in the island diet. Restaurants are located within hotels. Other eateries, or 'warungs', provide decent cheap food like fried rice, fish, or an assortment of veggies. Be flexible and you'll do fine. Sleep There are various kinds of accommodation there, from the four star hotels to homestay. There are also camping sites there. Lodging Moderate Melati hotel Blue Lagoon hotel Dewandaru hotel Splurge Kura- kura resort, located in Menyawakan island. It's a high class hotel with scuba facilities. Nirwana resort, located in Karimunjawa island. It's a luxury hotel that provides by a lot of facilities. For Medium to Luxury try the Nirvana Lodge Resort. www.karimun-jawa.com Remember to notify before your trip if you want catering or will self cater. Camping Backcountry Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!