Forget comfort when entering the world of modern conservation forest that hides a stunning lagoon nan in East Java . Remote areas are famous among the travelers named Sempu Island . Its location on the southern coast of Malang and administratively entered rejo Village Pond Village , District Sumbermanjing Wetan .Sempu Island is not far from Blue Spring Beach . From Malang , located approximately 80 kilometers and from the capital of East Java , Surabaya distance of approximately 180 kilometers . The island is covered with tropical trees covering an area of 877 hectares is a nature reserve which is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Center East Java ( BBKSDA ) and the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry . This place is officially recognized as a cultural heritage in 1928 during the reign of the Dutch East Indies .The main attraction is the pretty little island is a lagoon located approximately Chicks Segara 2.5 km south of the island . Hidden away in dense tropical forests circumference , lagoon area of approximately 4 acres is a charming place . White sandy beaches with blue water meets a quiet and separate from the open sea because rocks surrounded . The water in the lagoon is calm Segara Chicks and hence is a perfect place for swimming . With its remote location and path a bit difficult to access , Segara Chicks presents an intimate and private atmosphere .
The journey to Sempu is a challenging adventure anyone who wants to touch Laguna Segara Chicks . The adventure begins by crossing the Strait of Blue Spring Beach heading to the Gulf of Ants ( Ant Bay ) on the island of Sempu . From here , the journey continues through the lane for approximately two hours trekking through dense forests and across steep and rugged road before arriving at the location of the lagoon . Although the path through a rather difficult and slippery but watching the beauty business to offer beautiful hidden lagoons is indeed worth fighting for . If you need a boat and guide services for the island of Sempu , you can look it up in Blue Spring Beach area .As a nature reserve , the island Sempu have different types of ecosystems ranging from coastal forest , mangrove forests , and lowland tropical forests that dominate the whole island . Vegetation found on the island include Sempu Bendo ( Artocarpus elasticus ) , quarterly ( Terminalia ) , WADANG ( Pterocarpus javanicus ) , ketapan ( Terminalia catappa ) , sea hibiscus ( Hibiscus tiliaceus ) , pandan ( Pandanus tectorius ) , Mangrove ( Rhizophora mucronata and Rhizophora apiculata ) , and many more . Interestingly , the name taken from the name Sempu said one of the types of trees found on the island, but the tree is almost hard to find nowadays.Sempu Nature Reserve is also home to wildlife , among others : Java monkey ( Tracypithecus auratus ) , black monkey ( Presbitis Pyrrha cristata ) , Kera Gray / Grey Macaques ( Macaca fascicularis ) , wild boar ( Sus sp ) , deer ( Muntiacus muntjak ) , deer / elk small ( Tragulus javanicus ) , shrimp ( Alcedo Athis ) , fish belodok ( Periopthalmus sp ) , crab ( Ocypoda stimsoni ) , and many more . There are also several types of reptiles , including giant lizards and snakes as well as several species of birds find shelter on the island .
Tips
Keep in mind that the island is a nature reserve Sempu and not just a vacation spot, so you need to make an appointment before traveling to the island Sempu. Before doing any activity on the island Sempu, you need to have special access to protected areas (Protected Area Permit entry / SIMAKSI). Admission can be obtained in the following.
BBKSDA Office of East Java
Jl. Bandara Bandara Juanda, Surabaya
Telepon: +62 31 8667239
Faks: +62 31 8671985
Website: www.baungcamp.com
Ownership KSDA Capital Region III
Jl. Jawa No. 36, Jember
Section VI Region Conservation
Jl. Mastrip No. 88, Probolinggo
Availability of facilities can be found nearby in Blue Spring Beach. Before embarking on an adventure into the nature reserve area, make sure you are prepared with sufficient logistics, food supply, and drinking water.
Wear boots or appropriate footwear as some fairly slippery and muddy tracks, especially after rain.
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Sempu Island has other interesting places that offer stunning natural splendor. Among these are the Waru-hibiscus Beach, Telaga Lele (a freshwater lake that is named after the fish that inhabit many lakes, namely catfish), Tiger Cave, Pasir Panjang, Pasir Twins, Fresh Water Beach (named for the presence of sources fresh springs in the rocks near the beach), and Ponds Sat.
Accommodation
Camping is the only option available if you want to stay overnight on the island Sempu. Remote island which is a nature reserve area was deliberately does not provide any form of tourist facilities. If you decide you want a camper in the area of nature reserve in advance so be sure to enroll in post nature reserve.
Of course also prepare all the necessary logistical requirements and other camping equipment. Beware of luggage and food supplies because sometimes there are a number of monkeys that roam around the tent in search of food.
