Gilimanuk

West Bali National Park protects a stretch of monsoon forest, savanna, mangroves, and coral reef at the island's least-visited corner — a genuine wilderness area in sharp contrast to the built-up south. It's the last refuge of the critically endangered Bali starling, a small white bird once nearly extinct in the wild due to the illegal pet trade, and conservation programs here have been central to the species' slow recovery. Beyond birdwatching and forest trekking, the park is the access point for Menjangan Island's diving and snorkeling. Because it sits so far from south Bali's tourist infrastructure, the park sees a fraction of the visitors of Bali's temple and beach circuit, rewarding travelers willing to make the longer trip with genuine quiet and unspoiled scenery.