About Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park
Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park is a large protected area spanning northern Sulawesi between Gorontalo and North Sulawesi provinces, with its Gorontalo section in Bone Bolango Regency near Suwawa. Established in 1991 and named after Gorontalo national hero Nani Wartabone, it covers about 2,871 square kilometers of tropical rainforest. The park is notable for high endemism, protecting species such as maleo, anoa, babirusa, Sulawesi bear cuscus and spectral tarsier within the Wallacea biodiversity hotspot.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect dense lowland and montane tropical rainforest with river valleys, hills and natural trails. The park is primarily a wildlife and nature destination with limited built structures, centered on ranger posts, the Toraut and Hungayono research areas, and designated camping and observation points. Activities focus on guided trekking, birdwatching and wildlife observation for endemic Sulawesi fauna, photography and nature education in a remote, humid forest environment.
Key highlights
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One of Sulawesi's largest national parks at approximately 2,871 sq km in the Wallacea biodiversity hotspot
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Habitat for endemic and endangered species including maleo, anoa, babirusa, Sulawesi bear cuscus and spectral tarsier
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Tropical rainforest landscape with rivers, hills and primary forest trails