Sultan Syah Mantra
Indonesia
Marine protected area near Balikpapan.
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Marine protected area near Balikpapan.
Key facts
- ◆Marine protected area near Balikpapan.
- ◆Park type: marine.
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Good to know
- ✓Bring modest cash for local guides and tips.
- ✓Check weather — dry season (Apr–Oct) is generally best.
Destinations in the same region
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Balikpapan
Oil town with mangroves, sun bears, beaches. Gateway to East Kalimantan.
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Banjarbaru
Modern city near Banjarmasin, gateway to Meratus Mountains.
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Banjarmasin
Capital of South Kalimantan. Floating markets, river city, Banjar culture.
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Bengkayang
Borneo highland, hornbill conservation.
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Derawan Islands
Remote islands off E Kalimantan. Pristine reefs, manta rays, jellyfish lake.
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Kutai NP
Lowland rainforest, orangutans, proboscis monkeys, ironwood.
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Other parks nearby
6 itemsBetung Kerihun NP
Transboundary park (with Sarawak), lowland forest.
Biduk-Biduk
Mangrove coast, fishing villages.
Bukit Baka Bukit Raya NP
Heart of Borneo park, lowland forest, orangutans.
Derawan Islands
Marine park with manta rays, whale sharks, jellyfish lake.
Gunung Palung NP
Beach-to-mountain park, wild orangutans, beach camping.
Kakaban Island
Jellyfish lake, derawan archipelago.