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Welcome to Koh Lanta Island, Krabi, Thailand - Online Reservations Guide
The Mu Koh Lanta Island National Park
The combined efforts of the Wildlife Fund Thailand, the Royal Forestry Department and the House of Representatives of Thailand resulted in the declaration of Mu Koh Lanta National Park in 1990 as Thailand’s 62nd national park.
The rain forest covered southern tip of Koh Lanta Island and over 15 islands in the Andaman Sea are now a protected area of 134 sqkms with trees, flowers, animals of the forests and the colourful life of the coral reefs saved from environmental destruction to be enjoyed by future generations.
Mu Koh Lanta National Park in Koh Lanta Island combines terrestrial and marine areas and consists of several ecotypes, thereby protecting different natural resources, ranging from mangrove forests on the east coast of Koh Lanta Yai Island to dry evergreen forest and tropical rain forest with more than 50 tree species recorded. The off shore islands are characterised by steep craggy limestone cliffs, typical for Southern Thailand and covered mostly by grassland. Although most of the islands within the park are uninhabited, they manage to support a wide diversity of plant and animal life on the cliffs and in the Andaman Sea below.
Like most island ecosystems, the number of mammal species is small with most of them living in the trees, as tree shrew, squirrels, fruit bats, langurs, and macaques. Known ground grazers are limited to wild pigs, mouse deer and small rodents. Reptile species include monitor lizards, cobra and green snakes. Because of the park’s proximity to the mainland, over 50 species of nesting or migrant birds have been confirmed. Marine life includes more than 32 species of fish and over 23 different species of corals.
Mu Koh Lanta National Park is not prepared for visitors, as there is no information centre, few forest nature trails and little interpretative information. Park sites at Koh Lanta Yai Island and Koh Rok Islands have communal bathroom and shower facilities available, however there is no restaurant and food has to be prepared in advance. Camping is the only type of overnight accommodation available on the remote island of Koh Rok Island, where tents can be rented if visitors do not bring their own. On Koh Lanta Yai Island, there are a few bungalows near the park headquarters. This area is ideal for day trips, a walk through the forest and a picnic at the beach. There is a nice stretch of remote beach to walk on and many rocky tidal pools on the western side to look for marine life at low tide. The view from the lighthouse provides an ideal view of the Andaman Sea and the surrounding area Speedboat excursions to Koh Rok Islands and Koh Hai for snorkelling and viewing the beautiful underwater world are by far the biggest draw to Mu Koh Lanta National Park. For further information and reservation, please contact: National Park Division
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