Mostly covering the Prapat Agung Peninsula and a small offshore island called Menjangan, the 190 acre park is an important natural reserve. There are over 160 species of bird here including the nearly extinct by Bali starling. This bird was the reason the park was created in the first place. Other animals you can expect to find here include Indian muntjac deer, Wild boar, leopard cats and Javan Rusa. There are two activities to partake in at the park and it is hard to do both of them on the same day. You can either hike or explore the Park's Forest Trails (having an official guide is mandatory). The trees are more deciduous than tropical. And you can go snorkeling and diving in the waters around Menjangan Island. You can also take a boat out to Gilimanuk Bay. A very small percentage of the Park is open to the public.

• Check in at the park PHPA office for directions. You can find them at the village of Cekik, and at Labuan Lalang.
• Usually the best way to check this National Park is by guided to her.
• The best time to visit the park is between August and December.
• Snorkelling or diving expeditions around the park must be arranged for at the Labuan Lalang Station.
• Bring your own water, lots of it.

• Permits to enter the park for hiking cost RP40000 and can be had at the ranger stations.
• Guides: Rp.350,000 for a two hour hike.
• Entry Fees: Rp 200,000 per person.
• Gilimanuk Bay trips + guide: Rp 450,000 per hour.

• It take 2 hours to cover any one trail or trip of the park.

• By Car
• Get to Menjangan Island via chartered boat from the beach at Labuan Lalang.

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