Karimunjawa Travel Guide
This picturesque national marine park is located to the north of the city of Semarang and consists of a chain of 27 tropical islands, complete with sandy beaches and swaying palm trees.
- Worth It?
- If you are searching for the perfect tropical island, Karimunjawa is an interesting and fun place to explore.
- What to Do
- take a boat trip to explore the islands, swimming, scuba diving, sunbathing.
- Best Time to Go
- during the dry season between May and September.
- How Long?
- Two or three days is enough to explore Karimunjawa's natural beauty.
- Trivia
- Karimunjawa was originally established by Sunan Nyamplungan, the son of Sunan Muria, one of the nine Muslim Saints who established the Islamic faith in Java.
Although you won't find much wild nightlife and neon lights on the tiny islands, this is a great place for those with a Robinson Crusoe fascination as many of the islands are totally uninhabited. Wander through the jungle to discover a colorful range of exotic wildlife, or simply lounge around on the sand and swim in the cool, clear water before moving on the next island.
However, many of the islands are large enough to contain accommodation, which ranges from wooden beach huts to more luxurious resorts with private swimming pools. The sunset is a big attraction here, and people gather on the beach at the end of the day to watch the sun slowly sink behind the horizon and enjoy barbequed fresh fish.
Travel to Karimunjawa - Getting There
The easiest way to get to Karimunjawa is by taking a chartered plane to Dewandaru Airport from Semarang in just 30 minutes. There is also a regular ferry that sails from Tanjung Emas port in Semarang (40 minutes) and Jepara port to Karimunjawa Island (50 minutes). The main international air gateway to Indonesia is Jakarta, which has air links to Semarang.
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