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RINJANI
HILL TREK WILDLIFE AND PANORAMA HIKING PROGRAM
SASAK
HILL TREK
A two days-one night, great experience over
Pegasingan Hill
We invite you to join our two–day walk through the rice fields, to
chat with the farmers and enjoy the scenery from the high hill
called Pegasingan. The view from 637 m above the villages and fields
of Sembalun Lawang and Sembalun Bumbung is of the glorious panorama
of the ancient caldera of Mt. Rinjani. The programme for the walk
includes; an explanation of the local tree species that grow at
various altitudes and how these are used by the local people for
traditional medicines, also how we can assist the local conservation
group by planting some trees and species of orchids.
We visit the location where, according to legend, it was used by the
king to play games of spinning tops. Your guide and porters will
show us how to play the spinning top. The overnight camp area is
called Bukit Batua (Batua Hill) where a long time ago the villagers
used to pray before starting to hunt wild deer. A spiritual leader
will pray and give blessings to all the members of the group before
the porters and guide install the tents. This is a special place to
watch the sunset and sunrise also view the summit slopes of Mt
Rinjani and distant mountain of Agung on Bali. After dark we see the
lights of Sembelia village and the distant port town of Labuhan
Lombok.
After dinner we are entertained by our guide or porters playing a
melodious flute besides enjoying the ethereal tropical night sky
from around 1,773 m above sea level. After breakfast the walk
continues for a few hours including our resting time through the
tropical rain forest to search for a variety of birds and listen to
their calls. At the lunch stop our guide will help us to look for
forest food that we may add to our lunch. Continue the trip to Makam
Sakan, Makam (Grave) and find out some graves on the way which was
known as ancestor. Your guide will tell you the story. On reaching
Lendang Madang we will meet our transport that will take as to a
site for a bathe in cool spring water, a refreshing finale to the
programme.
What to Bring:
Make sure you bring your camera - the views are simply
wonderful! The best season is May to October. Days can be warm
(29–32 degrees C.) although during June to August the night time
temperatures can drop to well below 15 degrees C. so bring some warm
clothing as well as a hat, sun-cream and an umbrella. Camping
equipment, all meals and drinking water will be provided.
How to Book:
Please book at least two days in advance. The Jungle Walk operates
on a demand basis with minimum two persons.
SAJANG VILLAGE
AND WATERFALLS WALK
The walk is led by friendly guides who will welcome you to the
village of Sajang near the border of Gunung Rinjani National Park.
The village people explain their customs and traditions of village
life and how they support their daily livelihood by growing coffee,
chocolate and vanilla and, depending on the season, you will have
the opportunity to work along them. Then an easy walk to explore the
foothills of the volcano, Gunung (Mt) Rinjani where the community
have their fields that are still farmed just as their ancestors did.
The walk continues for a couple of hours to the waterfall where,
according to legend, the king used to bathe his horses. There will
be time to explore and enjoy the stay at the waterfall and the way
back will be through the rain forest to catch sight of the Ebony
Leaf Monkey besides heard the noisy of birds. Back in the village
the drying coffee beans will be ready to be husked and ground before
being ready to make coffee. You will be served to test the coffee.
What to bring:
Make sure you bring your camera, sun hat and sun cream, comfortable
walking shoes, small backpack and bottle water.
How to Book:
The Sajang Village and Waterfall Walk operates on a demand basis
with a minimum two persons and please book at least two days in
advance.
SENARU PANORAMA WALK
Led by local women guides, this easy half-day walk explores the
foothills of spectacular Rinjani volcano in Lombok’s northern
district of Bayan. Starting near the border of Gunung Rinjani
National Park, your route follows old pathways amongst shady bamboo
groves and village gardens before entering a wide, open landscape of
rice terraces and palms. Following a winding irrigation channel you
reach the lush rainforest of the famous Sendang Gila Waterfall
Reserve. The local people believe that a refreshing bath behind
these thundering falls can cure any disease. Along the way, discover
tropical plants as your guide explains how the local people make
practical use of them. You come across the cheeky long tailed
monkeys and, with a bit of luck, may even spot the rare ebony leaf
monkey. Passing small hamlets where age-old traditions are
practiced, you will gain insight into the colorful village life of
the Sasak. There is always something interesting happening here as
you meet local people and admire traditional houses along the way.
Make sure you bring your camera - the views are simply spectacular!
On a clear day you may even catch a glimpse of Bali’s famous Gunung
Agung volcano rising high above the blue waters of the Lombok
Strait. Each turn of the track offers new vistas as finally Rinjani
- the sacred mountain of the Sasak people - emerges majestically
above rice terraces and rainforest. This natural and cultural
diversity makes the Senaru Panorama Walk an unforgettable Lombok
experience.
SEMBALUN WILDFLOWES WALK
A two day one night scenic and wildflower hike to Propok in Gunung
Rinjani National Park
We invite you to join our two day walk through the grassland and
tropical forests that clothe the ancient Sembalun caldera and to
camp the night in a hidden valley on the lower slopes of Mt. Rinjani.
The second highest volcanic peak in Indonesia, Mt. Rinjani is sacred
to Sasak and Balinese people and renowned for the challenging
Rinjani Trek. This beautiful nature hike wanders through the hills,
providing an unforgettable Rinjani experience for the less ambitious
walker.
Led by local guides, the first day starts early from the Rinjani
Information Centre in East Lombok village of Sembalun Lawang
(1,156m) and eastern gateway into Gunung Rinjani National Park.
Winding through agricultural fields belonging to the community, the
walk climbs gently up 100m. Climb to the undulating caldera rim from
where there are sweeping views of Sembalun Lawang and Sembalun
Bumbung villages. Formerly Sembalun was known for coffee production
until the crop was changed to garlic to take advantage of the garlic
boom in the early 1990s. On clear days many Lombok villages can be
seen to the north with the ocean beyond. To the west is the soaring
summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726m). After a couple of hours walk from
Sembalun, reach the grassland area of Dandaun, home of wild animals
particularly groups of wild pig. October is their breeding season.
After another hour the walk arrives at the open grasslands at Kanji
where various species of orchid flourish in the trees and the ground
is carpeted in wild flowers. Along the way the guide explains local
agricultural activities, such as the tradition of owners calling
their cows using only salt. After about three hours the trail
reaches our camp site at Propok (1,600m), a beautiful flat valley
with beautiful views of the tropical forest. At sunset and early
morning, wild animals such as pigs, deer, various birds and, if you
are fortunate, even the rare black Ebony leaf monkey may be observed
here.
Next day the walk returns through the forest using a different route
and see the communities’ farming, your guide will explain the
plantation on the field. Visit hand weaving, women have been weaving
in this village for many generations and these techniques have been
passed down from mother to daughter. The fine weavings from Sembalun
Lawang are made on traditional wooden hand looms and are used for
special rituals and religious celebrations. Arrive in the afternoon
at the Rinjani Information Centre at Sembalun Lawang. A special
feature of this hike is to be accompanied by the local Pemangku
(traditional spiritual leader) and on the way blessings are made in
sacred places to celebrate the creation of nature and ensure a safe
journey.
What to Bring:
Make sure you bring your camera - the views are simply wonderful!
The best season is May to October. Days can be warm (29 – 32 degrees
C.) although during June to August the night time temperatures can
drop to well below 10 degrees C. so bring some warm clothing as well
as a hat, sun-cream and an umbrella. Camping equipment, all meals
and drinking water will be provided.
How to Book:
Please book at least two days in advance. The Sembalun Wildflowers
Walk operates on a demand basis with minimum two persons.
Booking at :
info@rinjaninationalpark.com |
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