Location: West Java
Top Things to do in West Java
What to do and see in West Java, Java: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
West Java (Indonesian: Jawa Barat, abbreviated as Jabar; Sundanese: ᮏᮝ ᮊᮥᮜᮧᮔ᮪ Jawa Kulon) is a province of Indonesia. It is located in the western part of the island of Java and its capital and largest urban center is Bandung, although much of its population in the northwest corner of the province live in areas suburban to the even larger urban area of Jakarta, even though that city itself lies outside the administrative province. The province's population is 46.3 million (in 2014) and it is the most populous of Indonesia's provinces.
Restaurants in West Java
1. Neglasari Adventureland
2. Pemancingan Mang Iing
3. Indonesia Safari Park Cisarua
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,434 reviews
Reviewed By hndklmn - Jakarta, Indonesia
2nd visit on my adulthood life :) the park is huge, a great place for children and adult to interact with the different kinds of animal. Be careful with the temptation to feed the animals with the carrot (sold on the roadside on the way to the park by the local resident) as the activity is actually prohibited by the park. However when you decide to sneak the snacks for the animals, prepare yourself to be surrounded by the heard of different animals. They are waiting for their snacks and are very persistent on getting it, :D. A lot of other activities, playgrounds, shows, and event a separate whole area for the Giant Panda couple. 1 day might not be enough to cover all of the attraction.
4. Halimun Salak National Park
5. Pangumbahan Turtle Beach Coastal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By awan_ian - Bekasi, Indonesia
Bring your children, let them amazed by the beach and the turtles. You can join to watch how a turtle lay eggs on the beach at night and let your children escort turtle babies race to reach the sea
6. Kampung Senyum
7. Penangkaran Rusa Cariu
8. Cikananga Wildlife Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
If you would like to visit us, please first contact us by mail at least 3 days in advance by email (see contact), only groups up to 6 persons can visit us. Volunteers can contract us through email or the wanicare website. On appointment and in return of a small donation for our foundation we can show you around the 14 hectare wildlife center where you can see many different animals that are mainly rescue from illegal trade. Please notice that there are limited facilities. Small shops for snacks and beverages are around. We offer a comprehensive volunteering program including housing under professional supervision. The Cikananga Wildlife Center is a 14 acre rescue center for over 300 wild animals. Please contact by email for more information and availability. The Wanicare Foundation is a Dutch, non-governmental and non-profit organization who supports wild animal rescue centers in Indonesia, wild animal projects and other projects related to animal-nature conservation for the well-being of wild animals. The foundation was founded in 2009 by veterinary assistant Willemijn Eggen. This was initially to support the Cikananga Wildlife Center in West Java, Indonesia with their mission to protect wildlife and nature.
9. Geopark Ciletuh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By 682jons - Jakarta, Indonesia
Ciletuh Geopark is full of amazing, huge waterfalls and stunning scenery. It's a 6 hour drive from Jakarta but you feel like you have entered an entirely different world. The air is clean, the hills are impressive and covered in dense foliage and there is good bird life throughout the region. Some of the waterfalls can be visited by just a short walk from your car while others offer 30-40 minute hikes for the more adventurous and fit. It's best to organize a local driver who knows the road conditions and where everything is to make sure you can make the most of your stay. We stayed at Ciletuh Hills which is a brand new resort right next to Curug Sodong and Cikanteh two of the finest waterfalls in the park and it has a few villa's with amazing views, comfortable beds, clean bathrooms and high quality air condition. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a base to explore the park. They also organize very reasonably priced "Safari Tours" to the main attractions in the park using high clearance vehicles that will safely get you to any of the parks many destinations. This place is one of the few remaining true paradises in West Java. If you plan a visit avoid the weekend or long weekends if possible or else you might encounter crowds escaping Jakarta. We went mid week and had most of the waterfalls completely to ourselves or with maybe one other group.
