One of the natural attractions in the city of Denpasar that you should never miss is the Bali Mangrove Forest, or Ngurah Rai Forest Park (Tahura). This destination has historical significance as it was once the site where heads of state from G-20 countries, including U.S. President Joe Biden, gathered, took photos together, and planted mangroves. It is located on Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, Km 21, Suwung Kauh, Pemogan Village, Kuta, Denpasar. When entering this location, look for the large sign indicating G-20.
There are various activities to enjoy in this 1,373-hectare mangrove park, which features a 1.5-kilometer-long mangrove track. Here, you can walk along the wooden track above the mangrove forest, where visitors can observe and identify a variety of mangrove plants on either side. This mangrove track offers a view of the Bali Mandara Toll Road.
Visitors can also take a moment to relax and breathe in the fresh air from a special tower in the middle of the forest. This tower is also Instagram-worthy, making it a popular backdrop for photos. From the top of the tower, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the mangrove forest from above. Another activity you can try here is renting a jukung (traditional fishing boat) owned by local fishermen. The mangrove forest is home to boats from the Segara Guna Batu Lumbang Fishermen Group, which has around 40 members.
Tourists are invited to explore the mangrove forest for 25-30 minutes, even passing beneath the Bali Mandara Toll Road. The Guna Batu Lumbang Fishermen Group also manages a mangrove nursery, where they replant dead or damaged mangroves. Replanting efforts extend into the deeper parts of the forest using boats or canoes.
There are at least 16 species of mangrove vegetation in the Bali Mangrove Forest, predominantly Rhizophora, Bruguiera, and Xylocarpus. These mangroves provide shelter for various aquatic and terrestrial wildlife in the area. The Ngurah Rai Forest Park Technical Implementation Unit has recorded approximately 61 bird species, four reptiles, 30 species of crustaceans, and eight fish species living within it.
Isn’t it interesting to explore activities in the Denpasar Mangrove Forest? Who says tourism in Denpasar is only about culture and beaches? The mangrove forest is also worth visiting.
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