STAY SAFE While Trekking Mount Rinjani:

Mount Rinjani is an active volcano that consistently shows volcanic activity. Always monitor the latest eruption reports from reliable sources such as local media and the Smithsonian Institute’s Weekly Volcanic Activity Report. Do not rely solely on information from trek organizers regarding safety.

The high altitude of Mount Rinjani can cause altitude sickness. Learn to recognize its symptoms and how to treat them. Temperatures at the summit can drop to 4–5°C, so bring warm clothing, windproof jackets, proper hiking boots, and a headlamp. Be cautious of the strong sunlight during the day to avoid sunburn.

Ensure your guide carries a fully charged and functional radio. Test the radio by making a call to the trek center before starting your hike. The trek center also provides a satellite phone for visitors, but check the usage charges beforehand.

Rinjani Trek Management

The Rinjani Trek is managed through a unique partnership between the National Park, the tourism industry, and local communities. Main activities are centered at community-run cooperatives in the Rinjani Trek Centre (RTC) in Senaru and the Rinjani Information Centre (RIC) in Sembalun Lawang. Under the guidance of the Rinjani Trek Management Board (RTMB), each cooperative is managed by a stakeholders’ committee that oversees guide and porter rosters, village tours, trail maintenance, and handicraft sales. Revenue from tourism activities and entry fees is used for conservation, training, and management of the Rinjani Trek, ensuring its sustainability.

Mount Rinjani National Park

Mount Rinjani National Park is located on the island of Lombok, Indonesia, in North Lombok Regency. The park covers an area of 41,330 hectares and is dominated by mountainous terrain. Mount Rinjani, the third-highest mountain in Indonesia at 3,726 meters, is the park’s main icon.

Flora and fauna

Mount Rinjani National Park protects several endangered plant species, including Pterospermum javanicum, Swietenia macrophylla, Ficus superba, Toona sureni, Vanda sp., Usnea sp., and Anaphalis sp. The park also safeguards endangered fauna such as rusa deer, Indian muntjac, Sunda porcupines, surili monkeys, Helmeted Friarbirds, various cockatoos, and Scaly-crowned Honeyeaters.

Diverse Ecosystems

Mount Rinjani National Park showcases a variety of ecosystems found in Nusa Tenggara, ranging from sub-montane rainforests to montane forests and savannas. The park boasts rich plant diversity, including jelutung (Laportea stimulans), dedurenan (Aglaia argentea), bayur (Pterospermum javanicum), beringin (Ficus benjamina), jambu-jambuan (Syzygium sp.), keruing (Dipterocarpus hasseltii), rerau (D. imbricatus), lumut jenggot (Usnea sp.), cemara gunung (Casuarina tripolia and C. equisetifolia), and the iconic edelweiss flowers (Anaphalis javanica). The park is also home to endemic orchid species like Perisstylus rintjaniensis and P. lombokensis.