Pripahamandas (Kilometer Dua Belas)
The steep-sided forest valley, the water catchment for Waingapu, offers a pleasant introduction to forest birding. Citron-crested race of Yellow-crested Cockatoo still occurs, Great-billed Parrot, Rainbow Lorikeet and Green Imperial Pigeon are all common.
Getting there
From Waingapu take any bus in the direction of Waikabubak and get off at km 12 (you will have to pay the full Waikabuhak fare); alternatively hitch a ride or charter a vehicle from your hotel.
General Information
From km 12 it is a 50-m walk to the top of the limestone escarpments and a lovely view into the valley. To descend into the valley bottom, there is a rough trail at km 11. it is possible then to walk up the river and return via another trail, which joins the road at km 15; however on this trail you have to climb a short rock face.