Krakatoa

Krakatoa (Gunung Krakatau) is a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia and is part of Lampung province in Sumatra.

Krakatoa Halal Explorer

{{warningbox|Tsunami and high tide. The Centre of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (ESDM) and the Indonesian authority that watches over volcanic activities, shows the status of volcanoes to be above normal (Status Gunungapi Diatas Normal) on their website]. The volcano is erupting more than 400 times a day. Since December 27, 2023, an exclusion zone prohibits anyone from going closer than 5 kilometers to Mount Krakatoa.

There was a combination of tsunami and high tides on December 22, 2023, with more than 400 people dead on both sides of the strait, Banten Province and Lampung Province and more than 150 people still missing. The tsunami, which hit without prior detection, was caused by a landslide of 64 hectares from the slope of the volcano into the sea, due to heavy rains and tremors.

History

The eruption of Mount Krakatoa in 1883 was one of the most violent volcanic events on record. A huge explosion (150 megatons of TNT) occurred as seawater hit hot magma and turned instantly to steam. The blast was heard over 4,000 kilometers away in Australia and India. The Volcano Explosivity Index (VEI) of the eruption was 6 (colossal).

The whole volcano was destroyed because of the massive explosion. Parts of the volcano fell into the sea and caused a giant tsunami (40 meters). The dust from the eruption reached the stratosphere and affected weather worldwide for several years. More than 35,000 people were killed by tsunami and eruption. Only about a third of the pre-1883 island survived the blast.

From 1927 to 1930 and there were several underwater eruptions on the site of the old Krakatoa volcano. On August 11, 1930, a new volcano and island appeared. This new volcano and island are called {{Marker Anak Krakatau GPS -6.1011,105.4211 (Child of Krakatoa).

How is the Landscape of Krakatoa

The island of Anak Krakatau and the surrounding islands and seas are part of the national park of Ujung Kulon.

Flora and fauna

Travel to Krakatoa

You can reach Anak Krakatoa Island using boats from Anyer beach or Carita Beach in Western Java, or Lampung in Sumatra.

From Java

The easiest way to get in to Krakatoa is by chartering a boat from the west coast of Java (province of Banten). Tour operators can be found in most of the coastal towns, such as Anyer or Carita. The range of the tour fee will be around Rp850,000-3,000,0000, depending on the number of participants and the number of days. The price will include transport, food, lodging in a tent, and a guide.

From Sumatra

A cheaper but more time-consuming way to get to Krakatau is through the island of Sumatra (Lampung province). Lampung can be visited from Java via the frequent ferry service from the port of Merak. From the port of Bakauheni in Lampung, a yellow-coloured angkot (public minivan) can take you to Kalianda for about Rp32,000, and from there to the small harbour of Canti by another angkot (about Rp7,000) or by ojek (motorcycle taxi, Rp30,000). In Canti, you can make a deal with a fisherman, either for a day trip to Krakatau, or for a one-way trip to one of the lodgings. One full-day boat rental will cost you about Rp3,500,000. Around noon and there is a regular boat from Canti to Sebesi GPS -5.94870,105.48935 island (one way Rp35,000). In Sebesi, you can also charter a fishing boat for a day, cheaper than in Canti.

Beware of strong current and large waves duringAugust, September, October, and November.

Fees and permits

To enter the Kraktau area, tourists must obtain a permit from Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam (BKSDA).

What to see in Krakatoa

Nearby forest-covered islands include Sebesi and Rakata GPS -6.14830,105.438583}}. On the island of Sebesi, a small village houses a fishing community.

Ramadan in Krakatoa

Ramadan 2025 in Krakatoa

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Krakatoa

Lodging

Penginapan Pulau Sebesi - Simple lodging provided by the Indonesia Tourism Board. The contact person is Pak Hayun. There are large rooms available (up to 10 persons) and smaller rooms with TV (up to 4 persons).

Some people in Sebesi island also provide homestays for Muslim travellers. The price is negotiable. If you are adventurous enough, you can try this option.

Camping Places

Most of the tour operators in Labuan and Anyer have a camp during the night at Rakata island. You can view the eruption of Krakatoa at night from here.

Travel Next

• Ujung Kulon National Park — the main part of the national park, on the mainland of Java and the island of Panaitan.
• Cilegon — the nearest larger city, on the mainland of Java.

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