Lore Lindu National Park

Lore Lindu National Park is a large protected area in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, spanning Poso, Sigi and Donggala regencies south of Palu. Covering approximately 217,991 hectares of lowland and montane tropical rainforest, it is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve noted for exceptional biodiversity and endemic Sulawesi wildlife. The park is also famous for ancient megalithic statues in the Bada, Besoa and Napu valleys and for Lake Lindu.

Visitors can expect dense tropical rainforest, misty mountains, and open grassy valleys with ancient stone megaliths, rivers and Lake Lindu. The park offers guided trekking through forest trails, birdwatching for endemic Sulawesi species, wildlife observation, and visits to traditional villages in the Bada, Besoa and Napu valleys. Facilities are basic and exploration requires a guide and permit, with homestays and camping as main accommodation options.