Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park is Indonesia’s most iconic protected area, home to the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, with over 2,000 individuals roaming its volcanic islands. Its coral reefs host 260+ species of fish and 70+ species of sponges, making it a global diving hotspot. The park's famous pink beaches get their color from red coral fragments mixed with white sand—a unique feature unmatched by any other site on this list. Outperforming #2 Gunung Leuser in biodiversity density, Komodo's reefs alone surpass the average Indo-Pacific park in hard coral cover by 15%. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1991, it attracts 200,000+ visitors annually, yet strict quotas ensure conservation remains paramount.