Lore Lindu National Park
Lore Lindu National Park The easiest access to visit the national park is from Palu to Kamarora. Due to a lot of rainfall up to 4,000 mm a year in the southern part of the national park, the best time to visit is from July to September. The boundaries of the park are defined by the Palolo Valley to the north, Napu Valley to the east and Bada Valley to the south. The western boundary is formed by a series of narrow valleys, known collectively as the Kulawi Valley. The Palolo, Napu, Lindu and Besoa Valleys were once lakes, now partially filled with sediment. Lake Lindu is the only large lake remaining today. The small fish Oryzias sarasinorum is endemic to the lake. The altitude ranges from 200 to 2,500 m above sea-level. Plant species include Eucalyptus deglupta, Pterospermum celebicum, Cananga odorata, Gnetum gnemon, Castanopsis argentea, Agathis philippinensis, Phyllocladus hypophyllus, medicinal plants, and rattans. Endemic Sulawesi mammals found in the national park include the T...