Mt Ranaka
In 1987, this 2,140 m high mountain erupted, causing the telecommunications station to be relocated, but the 9 km access road is still open, providing visitors with the opportunity to walk or drive right up into the elfin forest that covers the higher slopes. This is a good place for pigeons and chestnut-capped Thrush.
Getting there
This is the most accessible montane cloud forest in Flores. The turning is at Robo, at km Post 9 along the road from Ruteng to Bajawa. The easiest way to get there is to charter a bemo from Ruteng to the top of Ranaka, $4 for a drop, $6 if it waits an hour and brings you back. Alternatively catch a public bus or bemo to Robo (IDR 25,000) and make the strenuous, 9 km (2 hr) climb.