Wildlifeof Sumatra
Wildlife in Way Kambas National Park
Lampung
The most accessible location for Sumatran elephants in the world. Way Kambas also hosts the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, an active captive-breeding programme for the critically endangered Sumatran rhino, though the sanctuary itself is closed to visitors. An Elephant Conservation Center trains rescued and 'conflict' elephants for anti-poaching patrol work, and night drives along the park's tracks and riverbanks give good chances at elephants, tapirs and deer. Excellent birding along the river systems.
Highlights
- Best-accessible Sumatran elephant viewing in the world
- Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (active breeding programme — not open to public)
- Elephant Conservation Center — trains rescued elephants for patrol work
- Night drives for elephants, tapirs and deer
- Productive river birding for kingfishers and waders
- Sumatran tigers and tapirs throughout the park
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Way Kambas National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Way Kambas National Park include Sumatran Elephant, Sumatran Tiger, Malayan Tapir, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Storm's Stork and Lesser Adjutant. Highlights: Best-accessible Sumatran elephant viewing in the world.
- Where is Way Kambas National Park?
- Way Kambas National Park is in Lampung, Sumatra (about -5°, 105.7°).
- What are the highlights of Way Kambas National Park?
- Best-accessible Sumatran elephant viewing in the world, Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (active breeding programme — not open to public), Elephant Conservation Center — trains rescued elephants for patrol work, Night drives for elephants, tapirs and deer, Productive river birding for kingfishers and waders and Sumatran tigers and tapirs throughout the park.
- Are there trip reports for Way Kambas National Park?
- Yes: Sumatra in 2015: Way Kambas and Gunung Leuser, a mammal-watching trip report and Sumatra in 2025: a wild rabbit chase and three nights in Way Kambas.