6 Fun Activities to Do Around Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Tired of shopping in Jakarta? Why not throw in a good family time with one of these six attractions for a change?

Though located slightly just outside Jakarta, a trip to Taman Safari is not to be missed due to its unique open-air concept to simulate African safari. Visitors can drive around the park and come within touching distance with free-roaming animals.

Taman Safari houses a collection of 2,500 animals, including local species such as komodo dragons, Sumatran tigers, orangutans, Bali mynas and more.

Entrance Fee: For adults, Rp. 150,000 (domestic) or Rp. 300,000 (international). For children 5 years old or below, Rp. 140,000 (domestic) or Rp. 250.000 (international).

Good speed. Great heights. Lots of fun. Ranked 6th best water park in Asia by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2014, the park offers interesting slides such as:

Entrance Fee: During weekdays, entrance costs Rp. 150,000 (adults) or Rp. 100,000 (children). During weekends and holidays, entrance costs Rp. 230,000 (adults) or Rp. 180.000 (children).

Ancol is Asia’s largest integrated resort, and a visit to Dufan will make you wonder why this theme park is not as popular as it deserves yet.

Dufan is the king of thrill rides. From Halilintar (360-degree roller coaster), Tornado (extreme air flip), Kora Kora (swinging boat), Ontang Anting (skyscreamer), Niagara-gara (flume ride) to Arung Jeram (water rafting), there’s a little something for everyone. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).