- Location: Indonesia, Papua Province
- Addresses: Sota, Merauke, Papua, Індонезія
- Area: 4 138 square meters. km
- Year of foundation: 1990
In one of the Indonesian provinces, Papua, there is a unique national park called Vasur. Its difference from other protected areas is that human activity has had very little influence on the nature of these places, and Vasur is very interesting from the point of view of studying wildlife. Due to the huge diversity of flora and fauna, this national park is compared to African Tanzania , for which it was named " Serengeti Papua".
The history of Vassour Park
The reserve was officially recognized as a reserve in 1978. At that time, its area was 2100 square meters. km. After 12 years, it doubled by annexing the surrounding lands, and the territory was declared a national park. And in 2006, according to the Ramsar Convention, it was recognized as a protected wetland.
Fauna and flora of the park Vasur
The main part of the park (about 70%) is the savannah. The rest of the vegetation is boggy monsoon bamboo forests, grassy valleys, and thickets of sago palms. There are about 360 different bird species in the park, among which are:
- bristle-head parrot;
- fast-moving wallaby;
- helmet cassowary;
- royal bird of paradise;
- crowned dove and others.
More than 111 species of fish can be found in this ecoregion. Here live lobsters and crabs, freshwater and combed crocodiles. Termite dwellings found in Vasur Park sometimes reach a 5-meter height. It should be noted that termites are very dangerous for humans, so behave very close to termitaries. Another danger that lies in wait for tourists in the park is a lot of poisonous snakes.
Visiting rules
Come to the park is best in the summer dry season from July to September. Cultural tourism is allowed here, and especially popular entertainments are:
- horse riding in the savannah;
- fishing in rivers;
- observation of the life of animals and birds.
To visit the park you will need to hire a guide and get a permit, which is paid. You can use the camera or camera, but for a fee.
How to get to Vasur?
The easiest way to get to the national park is from the nearby town of Merauke, which is on the island of New Guinea. Leaving this starting point by car, follow north towards Jl. Brawijaya. On the road you will take about 2 hours.