Tangkoko Nature Reserve, Tangkoko National Park, North Sulawesi

Bordering a stretch of coastline in northern Sulawesi, the protected rainforest of Tangkoko Nature Reserve is home to an abundance of fascinating and free-roaming endemic wildlife. Offering a wonderful opportunity to get up close and personal with the friendly, critically endangered black crested macaques, you will also have the chance to encounter the native bear cuscus and many kinds of bird species, such as the hornbill, imperial pigeon and endemic kingfisher. Night walks with a park ranger provide a great opportunity to spot the small, yoda-like figures of the tarsiers perched in trees. A tranquil boat ride through the mangroves is also available for those wanting to admire the flora and fauna from the water.