National park · Indonesia
Bogani Nani Wartabone National ParkTaman Nasional Bogani Nani Wartabone
Enter Bogani Nani Wartabone for a day: pay the entry fee (unknown, check at gate), hike a main trail (duration needs confirmation) in the dry season (Apr–Sep); skip if visiting during heavy rain (Oct–Mar, check).
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Area
1,900 km² (734 sq mi)734 sq mi (1,900 km²)
approximate
Established
1991
Best months
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UNESCO
None
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
At a glance
- Country
- Indonesia
- Area
- 1,900 km² (734 sq mi)734 sq mi (1,900 km²)
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- Established
- 1991
- Best months
- —
- Permits
- For some areas
Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park protects Sulawesi’s forested mountains and lowland habitats, hosting endemic species like the Spectral Tarsier, babirusa and warty pig; it offers a moderate hike to Mount Dua Saudara and night walks for wildlife, best visited in the dry season.
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Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- No UNESCO listing; national park since 1991.
Size and age
1,900 km² (734 sq mi)734 sq mi (1,900 km²) · national park since 1991
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Why go
- Home to many Sulawesi endemics, including the endangered Spectral Tarsier.
- Mountain trails offer forest scenery and chances to see babirusa and warty pig.
When to go
- JanAvoid
- FebAvoid
- MarAvoid
- AprGo
- MayGo
- JunGo
- JulGo
- AugGo
- SepGo
- OctAvoid
- NovAvoid
- DecAvoid
- Janrainy season, trails muddy (check)
- Febrainy season, limited guide availability (check)
- Martransition to wet, unpredictable (check)
- Aprstart of dry season, good weather
- Maydry, trails clear
- Jundry, cooler mornings
- Juldry, occasional showers
- Augdry, best for hiking
- Sepend of dry season, still good
- Octrain returns, trails slippery (check)
- Novwet, high landslide risk (check)
- Decwet, limited services (check)
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectral TarsierAll year · Nocturnal; best seen on guided night walks. | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| BabirusaAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Sulawesi warty pigAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
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How to get there
From Gorontalo (Jalaluddin Airport)
Taxi or shuttle to the park entrance (confirm route).
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From Manado (Sam Ratulangi Airport)
Bus to Gorontalo then transfer to park entrance (confirm connections).
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Open the page →
From Manado city centre
Drive east to the park (confirm road conditions).
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Open the page →
Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Western entrance | Gate, visitor centre, trailhead (details need confirmation). | check |
| Eastern side | Access to secondary trails and observation points (details need confirmation). | check |
Sketch map
Take the points offline
3 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Coordinates approximate centre of the park.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Top experiences
Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry | Free | person | price not published online, check at the gate |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry permit or guide
Park rules
- Guides
- Required for trails beyond the main path (confirm).
- Camping
- Not allowed inside the park (confirm).
- Fire
- Open fires prohibited; use designated facilities (confirm).
Where to stay
Near the park
Bogani Homestay
Basic rooms close to the western entrance.
Safety
Rain and landslides medium
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- Main entrance reachable by car; short walks to trailheads.
Visiting lightly
- Support local homestays; avoid single‑use plastic on trails.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park?
Entry fee is set by the park authority; current price is not published online, check at the gate (approx. IDR 10,000 – 20,000).
What are the best hikes in Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park?
The main hike to Mount Dua Saudara (2–3 h) is the most accessible; longer forest treks require a guide and are best in the dry season.
When is the best time to visit Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park?
April to September offers dry weather and active local guides; avoid the heavy rains of October‑March.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go
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