Safari Park, Bogor Botanical Garden & Countryside
The city of Bogor, about 38 miles south of Jakarta, is most famous for its botanic gardens. In the days before Independence, this was the most important Dutch hill station, midway between the mountains and the heat-ridden plaines. Governor-General van Imhoff is credited with its discovery in 1745. He built a large country estate here, which he named Buitenzorg(Without a Care). In 1811, it was first used as a country residence by Sir Stamford Raffles during the British interregnum. Many years later, Bogor became the semi-official capital and it has become an important center for scientific research in botany, agronomy and forestry. At an elevation of almost 1,000 feet above sea level, it is appreciably cooler than Jakarta.Your tour begins with a visit to the Taman Safari Park, recognized as one of the most successful breeding centers of endangered species in the world. Sumatran and albino tigers, rhinoceros and Chinese bears are just a few of the species that roam freely throughout the park. Stop at Gunung Mas Tea Plantation. The area is bursting with tea plantations, and is also a major recreational destination. Finally, visit Bogor Botanic Garden—one of the oldest of its kind in Asia—conceived at the order of Sir Stamford Raffles and officially opened in 1817. The enchanting garden exhibits an impressive 17,000 species of plants, from Indonesia and abroad, including rare orchids and the giant rafflesia. The entire grounds cover a vast 214 acres and also hold a cemetery, including a monument to Raffles’ wife Olivia, who died in Bogor but was buried in Batavia, Old Jakarta.
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| TAMAN SAFARI PARK |
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| TAMAN SAFARI PARK |
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| TAMAN SAFARI PARK |
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| JACK FRUIT AT THE TAMAN SAFARI PARK |
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| TAMAN SAFARI PARK |
TAMAN SAFARI PARK
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| TEA PLANTATION |
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| TEA PLANTATION |
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| TEA PLANTATION |
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| TEA PLANTATION |
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| TEA PLANTATION |
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| Bogor Botanic Garden—one of the oldest of its kind in Asia—conceived at the order of Sir Stamford Raffles and officially opened in 1817. The enchanting garden exhibits an impressive 17,000 species of plants, from Indonesia and abroad, including rare orchids and the giant rafflesia. The entire grounds cover a vast 214 acres and also hold a cemetery, including a monument to Raffles’ wife Olivia, who died in Bogor but was buried in Batavia, Old Jakarta. . |
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| Bogor Botanic Garden |
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| Bogor Botanic Garden |
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