About Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park
Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park is a 105,194-hectare protected area in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, spanning Konawe, South Konawe, Kolaka and Bombana regencies. Established in 1989 and designated a Ramsar Wetland in 2011, it protects the largest peat swamp in Sulawesi along with mangroves, lowland rainforest and savanna. It is notable for endemic wildlife including lowland anoa, babirusa and diverse waterbirds, and for its extensive wetland ecosystems.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast lowland wetland landscape combining peat swamp, mangrove forest, savanna grassland and lowland rainforest. The park is accessed via designated entry points with a permit and guide. Areas open to visitors include swamp edges, savanna plains and mangrove waterways where wildlife observation, birdwatching and photography are possible. Facilities are basic and the environment is natural and remote, with unpaved tracks and waterways rather than developed tourist infrastructure.
Key highlights
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Largest peat swamp forest in Sulawesi with mangrove and savanna ecosystems
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Ramsar Wetland of International Importance designated in 2011
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Habitat for endemic Sulawesi wildlife including lowland anoa and babirusa
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Important bird area with over 150 bird species including waterbirds and raptors