Bungkutoko Mangrove Forest

Bungkutoko Mangrove Forest is an ecotourism mangrove conservation area located in Bungkutoko village, Abeli District, Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Situated along the coast of Kendari Bay, it features dense mangrove stands with wooden boardwalks and viewing gazebos. Developed through community-based rehabilitation for coastal protection and education, it is notable for its accessible mangrove ecosystem, birdlife, and role in environmental conservation near urban Kendari.

Visitors can expect a coastal mangrove environment with dense Rhizophora and Avicennia stands traversed by a wooden boardwalk and elevated trekking track. The site includes gazebos, viewing platforms and photo spots overlooking Kendari Bay. Visitors can walk through the mangrove forest, observe birds and coastal fauna, take photographs, and learn about mangrove conservation. The area is relatively flat, open and natural, with sea breezes and shaded sections under mangrove canopy.