Maribaya Lodge in Lembang Sub-District, West Bandung Regency - Indonesia
Spending some time in nature is indeed therapeutic. The question is where tourists should go when it comes to nature tourism. In Lembang Sub-District of Indonesia, there is a recommended place for nature lovers or everyone who wants to get close to a pristine environment. The name is Maribaya Lodge and it resides in Cibodas Village. In terms of popularity, it is not inferior to South Bandung’s Ciwidey so it would impress all visitors. Not to mention many types of fun activities can be done on the site including trekking, camping, outbound, team building, relaxation, photography, and much more!
The Nuance
Maribaya Lodge has the total size of 3 hectares and it resides on 2089 meters above the sea level. No wonder, visitors can see the beautiful hilly scenery and feel the refreshing breeze while exploring the site. The most common natural feature that tourists can find on the site is none other than the lush pine forest. In terms of nuance, it is just similar to Ciwidey’s! The best thing is that it also features a resting place or small resort for tourists to use during holidays (especially for those who are going to spend days here).
Exploring Maribaya Lodge
The most common reason to visit Maribaya Lodge is none other than to conduct outbound activities. The site features different areas, after all. For instance, there is the camping ground with several options of spots to build the tent. It is said the site is able to accommodate up to 250 campers! For those who do not like camping, though, they have another option to spend the night. It is the lodge, featuring comfy rooms and stunning views of nature.
What is more? Maribaya Lodge is somehow suitable to enjoy an outdoor activity like horse riding. It is a perfect activity for families, actually. That means the guests do not need to spend much energy (walking) to get around the site. It is because they can rent the house and guide to explore the location like a cowboy! It also becomes a good alternative to horse riding in D’Ranch. Not only it can be done alone, but horse riding at Maribaya Lodge can be done by the group as well.
These days, the site also becomes a popular destination for pre-wedding photography. That means people often take advantage of its flawless nature and beautiful landscape to create romantic pictures for their wedding. The next common activity to do in Maribaya Lodge is culinary. Two outdoor cafes are available for tourists to visit and these offer breathtaking views of nature! When it comes to foods, they are indeed good and mouthwatering.
Nearby Attractions
- Keraton Cliff
- Begonia Park
- Riseria Hill
- Bintang Peak
How to Get There
From Bandung City, travelers should head to Lembang Sub-District first. Later, they may continue the trip and head to Cibodas Village. The distance is 19.8 km, so it takes around 1 hour to get to the location. As for the best route, make sure to take only Dago Giri Street.
Where to Stay
Venetys Villa
Bogor Botanical Garden Collections
In the Journal of Nature (a scientific journal of high repute), Mounce et al (2017) revealed, widely that Botanical Gardens around the world have collected at least 105,634 species or equivalent to 30% of all known plant diversity worldwide. However, it was also disclosed that there are an estimated 75% of species that have not been conserved in the tropics. Therefore, the Bogor Botanical Gardens which incidentally located in the tropics and are included in the oldest botanical gardens in Southeast Asia, must be able to answer the conservation challenges…
History of Bogor Botanical Gardens
The Bogor Botanical Gardens are the only natural destination in the middle of Bogor city with 87 hectares area. The transportation support capacity is very adequate to access this tourist location. Easy toll access and public transportation access are widely available, which are added values ??for the existence of this tourist location. The existence of the Bogor Botanical Gardens itself cannot be separated from the historical value of the existence of the Dutch in the colonial period, where it is known that the Bogor Botanical Gardens was founded by the…
Ranca Upas, Camping Place in Bandung
Ranca Upas is one of the tourist destinations in Bandung. Here you can camp while looking at the herd of deer and stunning scenery. Ranca Upas is a tourist spot located in Rancabali District, Bandung Regency, West Java. Ranca Upas is also known as campground, which is a favorite place for nature lovers. At Ranca Upas you can camp in the meadow on a hill of about 1700 meters above sea level. The view in the morning really amazes like being abroad. Moreover, the cool air makes the atmosphere more…
3 Most Popular Waterfalls in West Java
Last year, the waterfall or in local language called as ‘curug’, became a very popular tourist destination for tourists. Its presence in remote areas makes tourists more curious and feels challenged to reach it. Local waterfalls are also crowded because at that time Indonesian citizens were hit by boredom due to the Corona virus pandemic which forced them to cancel their vacation plans. West Java is not only famous for its beautiful beaches and mountains. The area, which is divided into 18 districts and nine cities, also has tourism potential…
