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Articles by the Bajo Rental team — Labuan Bajo locals since 2019.

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Where to See Wild Elephants in Their Natural HabitatWildlife

Where to See Wild Elephants in Their Natural Habitat

Discover the best destinations in Indonesia to see wild Sumatran elephants, from Way Kambas to Gunung Leuser National Park.

Bajo Rental Team·June 9, 2025
Meet the Orangutan: Indonesia's Brilliant Forest GeniusWildlife

Meet the Orangutan: Indonesia's Brilliant Forest Genius

Orangutans share 97% of human DNA and live only in Borneo & Sumatra. Discover what makes them so intelligent and where to see them in the wild.

Bajo Rental Team·June 9, 2025
Sulphurea Hill: Home of Yellow-Crested Cockatoos on Komodo IslandWildlife

Sulphurea Hill: Home of Yellow-Crested Cockatoos on Komodo Island

Sulphurea Hill on Komodo Island is a hidden trekking spot in Komodo National Park — home to rare Yellow-Crested Cockatoos and baby Komodo dragons.

Bajo Rental Team·May 7, 2025
Komodo Dragon Habitats Beyond Komodo IslandWildlife

Komodo Dragon Habitats Beyond Komodo Island

Komodo dragons live beyond Komodo Island — find them on Rinca, Gili Motang, Golo Mori & northern Flores, all reachable from Labuan Bajo.

Bajo Rental Team·April 30, 2025
Komodo vs Monitor Lizard: Key Differences ExplainedWildlife

Komodo vs Monitor Lizard: Key Differences Explained

Komodo dragons and monitor lizards aren't the same. Learn the key differences in size, habitat, and behavior before your Komodo trip.

Bajo Rental Team·February 10, 2025