A Hidden Paradise
Karimunjawa Islands is a cluster of small islands located in Java Sea; administratively this islands are a part of Jepara district, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Altogether, there are 27 islands that member of Karimunjawa Islands territory, but not all of them are occupied. Inhabitants only occupy Karimunjawa Island, Kemujan Island, Parang Island, Nyamuk Island, and Genting Island.
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| Coconut trees, white sand and serenity coast |
Formally,
almost entire of Karimunjawa Islands is part of the Karimunjawa National Park,
so that, practically entire of Karimunjawa Islands territory is a conservation
area. In Karimunjawa Islands, we can find various tropical types of flora and
fauna both living in the land or in the aquatic habitats. Several types of
natural tourist can be done at once in the same area.
What can you expect from Karimunjawa?
A. Serenity Beaches covered with white sand.
Yes, Yes. Serenity in outreach that is probably the most
appropriate phrase to describe the form of the beaches in these islands. White
sandy beaches stretching in the almost the entire islands member of Karimunjawa
archipelago. White sand beaches with a carpet of coconut trees can be found
everywhere in Karimunjawa. One thing that make the white sand beaches in
Karimunjawa specials is because in general the beach quiet but easy to be
reached in addition to a view of beauty. You can bask there all day long to
release all routines and pains then get a fresh air, just choose whether on inhabited
or uninhabited islands.
White Sandy Beach in Karimunjawa
b. The blue beaches with charming variety of marine
life.
In addition to the white sand, beaches in Karimun Java
also offer blue sea with marine life that is still very well preserved. A
variety of shallow marine reef fish species can be found there. Several of
coral, soft coral, sponges, and other marine life unfold in a beautiful navy
blue blanket; some of the beaches on these islands are safe for swimming. Of
course, if you would like to dive you can explore Karimunjawa ocean depths safely.
But if you really want to enjoy the sea and its beauty but you unable to swim,
so you can use a glass boat which takes you to explore the beach while enjoying
the beauty of Karimunjawa. Here also are a variety of water sports facilities
like Jet Ski and banana boat.
Front yard view of an accommodation in Karimunjawa
c. Touching and Swimming with the Sharks.
In Menjangan Island, one part of Karimunjawa Islands
there is location where we can make a direct contact with the sharks in a pond.
A safe contact as long as you obeys to the rule that have been defined. The
sharks that were there are not the domesticated sharks, but the sharks that
already accustomed to human contact. This is a kind of adventure, isn’t it?
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| Shark in a pond waiting you for swimming together. |
d. Ecotourism and Mainland Landscape.
As a protection area, Karimunjawa also has mainland
biodiversity that relatively preserved. Diversity on these islands is typical
of a small tropics island ecosystem. You can find deer, pangolin, porcupine,
various types of stork, a rare sea eagle, and some others. The rehabilitation
of several rare species of sea turtles, especially on process of releasing back
into the origin habitat is also open to public participation. Inviting your
beloved to involve for a conservation processing of endangered sea turtles may
be one fun thing that you can choose to celebrate your holidays.
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| Serenity Beach, tipycal of Karimunjawa |
If you feel interested in the daily life of the
indigenous of Small Island like Karimunjawa, you can come directly into their
home, say hello and just see their daily live. Do not worry; almost all of them
generally are open and friendly people.
How to reach Karimunjawa?
-From some other main tourist destinations in Indonesia
to Semarang City
a. Jakarta - Semarang
b. Denpasar(Bali)-Semarang
c. Jogjakarta-Semarang
Jakarta & Denpasar to Semarang, about 1 hour flight.
Jogjakarta to Semarang road transport about 1.5 hours.
-From Semarang to Karimunjawa
a. By Boat:
-From Tanjung Emas harbor, Semarang to Karimunjawa only
operated every Saturday and Monday, the boat name is KMC Kartini I. If you
would like to confirm the boat schedule please call Dinas Perhubungan dan
Telekomunikasi, Jawa Tengah tlp.
62-24-7602952.
-From Jepara harbor, Jepara to Karimunjawa. You have to
take land transport from Semarang to Jepara City first then take the boat from
Jepara harbor to Karimunjawa. Details of schedule can be checked to PT ASDP
Jepara, tlp 62-291-591048
b. Air Charter:
Air Charter is also available to reach Karimunjawa from
Semarang. Please call Kura-kura Resort the operator of this air transport
on 62-291-595931 / 595932.
