点评:We visited from a cruise ship, arriving by Tender and being met by local guides, who had grown up on the other side of the island.
This is a managed part of the island, with raised boardwalks for visitors, from which one hopes to see Komodo dragons.
Our guide was so informative and knowledgeable, not just about the dragons but about living in the same environment as them, their conservation etc; which was backed up by an interesting exhibition at the visitor centre about the flora and fauna of the island, personal histories of the rangers and a couple of skeletons of Komodo dragons, giving us an idea of the difference in size between male and female.
We did see a few dragons and the sheer size and appearance of them, even if you think you are aware, is surprising. If you are hoping for photos, then I do suggest a long lens as there is no element of them being planted in a good photo opportunity spot.
The visitor centre has toilets, a shop (didn't visit) and quite a number of locals outside with stalls selling Komodo themed souvenirs - we didn't buy any and I am not entirely certain that their provenance is local, but it is a personal choice.
翻译:我们乘坐游轮抵达,乘接驳船抵达,并遇到了在岛另一边长大的当地导游。
这是岛上的管理区,为游客提供高架木板路,人们希望从那里看到科莫多巨蜥。
我们的导游知识渊博,不仅了解巨蜥,还了解与巨蜥生活在同一环境中、它们的保护等;游客中心有一个有趣的展览,介绍了岛上的动植物、护林员的个人历史和几具科莫多巨蜥的骨架,让我们了解了雄性和雌性之间的大小差异。
我们确实看到了几只巨蜥,即使您认为自己知道,它们的体型和外观也令人惊讶。如果您希望拍照,那么我建议您使用长镜头,因为没有将它们放置在良好的拍照位置。
游客中心有厕所、商店(没有去)和相当多的当地人在外面摆摊售卖科莫多主题的纪念品——我们没有买任何东西,而且我不完全确定它们是否来自当地,但这是个人选择。