About Mount Mutis
Mount Mutis is the highest mountain on Timor Island, located within the Mutis Timau Nature Reserve in Fatumnasi, South Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Rising to 2,427 meters above sea level, it is notable for its expansive savanna, montane eucalyptus forests, and endemic flora and fauna. The mountain is a prominent trekking destination and holds natural and cultural importance as the central landscape of the Mutis protected area.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a highland savanna and montane forest landscape within the Mutis Timau Nature Reserve. The area features open grasslands, Eucalyptus urophylla forests, rocky slopes and panoramic viewpoints from the summit. Visitors can explore trekking trails to the peak, observe endemic birds and flora, experience cool mountain air and mist, and visit the surrounding Fatumnasi traditional village area. Facilities are basic and the terrain is natural and rugged.
Key highlights
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Highest peak on Timor Island at 2,427 meters above sea level
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Located inside Mutis Timau Nature Reserve with protected savanna and montane forest
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Expansive grasslands and Eucalyptus urophylla forests endemic to the area
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Panoramic sunrise and summit views over Timor Island
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Habitat for endemic birds and unique highland flora