Siberut island located off the coast of West Sumatra is separated by the Mentawai Strait and is about 155 km from the city of Padang. Siberut National Park, located on the island, covering 60% area covered by the Dipterocarpaceae primary forest, mixed primary forest, swamps, coastal forest and mangrove forest.Forest in national parks is relatively unspoiled with many large trees with an average height 60 meters.
Siberut National Park has 4 species of primates that are not found in other regions of the world (endemic) is bokkoi (Macaca pagensis), leaf monkey Mentawai / joja (Presbytis potenziani siberu), Kloss's Gibbon (Hylobates klossii), and simakobu (Nasalis concolor siberu ). In addition, there are 4 types of squirrels are endemic, 17 species of mammals and 130 species of birds (4 species endemic).
Siberut Island including Siberut National Park Reserve is one of UNESCO's biosphere is defined in the Program Man and the Biosphere (MAB).
The trip to the national park area has not been carried out by the visitors and has been the main objects for visitors to the island of Siberut only to see the culture of the Mentawai people residing in and around national parks. In many ways, Mentawai communities are tribes in Indonesia who are still very traditional and largely embraced animism. Social activities centered around UMA, which is a house with a king-sized and inhabited by 30 to 80 people.
Visits to the Siberut National Park is a combination trip from boating, rowing, walking in muddy path, enjoying the natural beauty of tropical forest plants, including observations / animal, bathing in waterfalls and directly observing real people. The journey is an unforgettable adventure. Travel to the island of Siberut, usually arranged by travel agencies from Padang and Bukit Tinggi, including facilities guide.
Some locations / attractions to be visited:
Madobak, Rokdok, Matotonan, Rorogot, Butui, Teteburuk, Selaoinan and Mailepet: Exploring the woods, go along the river, hot springs, waterfalls, marine tourism, observing animals and plants as well as cultural tourism (Uma's house and religious dances).
Coast Sagulubek and Masilok Coast. Sports surfing and diving / snorkeling in the marine park / mangrove forests.
Cultural attractions outside the national parks: Tasa Gandang Festival in May, and Tabuik Festival in June at the Padang.
Season best visit: months January to September each year.
How to reach the location: from Padang (Padang Muara) to Muara Siberut / Sikabaluan Estuary / Estuary Saibi using ships (3 times a week) at night, ± 10 hours.
Office: Jl. Raden Saleh No. 8C
PO Box 159 Padang, West Sumatra
Tel. / Fax. (0751) 442309
E-mail: tsiberut@indosat.net.id
Expressed ----
Appointed Minister of Forestry, Decree No. 407/Kpts-II/1993 with area 190,500 hectares
Defined ----
Location of the Mentawai Islands regency, West Sumatra Province
Air temperature 22 ° - 31 ° C
Rainfall from 2900 to 3700 mm / year
Elevation 0 to 500 m. dpl
The geographical position 1 ° 05 '- 1 ° 45' S, 98 ° 36 '- 99 ° 03' E
