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Kalong Sunset and Flying Foxes by Lamborajo
Updated 20 October 2026
Kalong is the last printed stop of day 1 on a private 3D2N and the sunset stop of day 2 on the open trip. Thousands of flying foxes leave a mangrove islet at dusk, about 15 minutes after sunset, and the show is watched from the boat.
Kalong: sunset on day 1 (private) and day 2 (open trip)
A private 3D2N spends day 1 on Kelor, Manjarite and then Kalong, so the first evening ends with the bats. The 2D1N route ends its first day the same way. On the 4D3N Kalong falls on day 3.
The open trip, printed for Lamborajo 1 and Lamborajo 2, places Kalong after Komodo and one snorkel stop on day 2. The open-trip route for Lamborajo 3 is set out in writing before you pay.
Sunset falls between 17:49 and 18:27 depending on the month, and the table shows each one. The three boats cruise at the same 7 to 10 knots, so the arrival is not a matter of which Lamborajo you choose.
| Month | Sunset | Bats fly from about |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18:27 | 18:42 |
| February | 18:26 | 18:41 |
| March | 18:15 | 18:30 |
| April | 17:58 | 18:13 |
| May | 17:49 | 18:04 |
| June | 17:50 | 18:05 |
| July | 17:57 | 18:12 |
| August | 18:00 | 18:15 |
| September | 17:58 | 18:13 |
| October | 17:55 | 18:10 |
| November | 18:01 | 18:16 |
| December | 18:14 | 18:29 |
Computed for the location; accurate to a few minutes. The crew shifts wake-up with the actual swell.
Flying foxes: when they leave
Kalong is a mangrove islet between two larger islands, where thousands of flying foxes roost through the day. At dusk they leave in a long stream, over roughly 30 minutes.
The first bats go about 15 minutes after sunset. A boat that arrives at sunset has the timing; a boat that arrives after it has missed the opening minutes. That is why the cards put Kalong last on the day.
The open trip keeps it for the close of day 2. July, August and December bring the biggest crowds, when several boats share the view.
Real photo from a trip booked with PT Komodo Explorer Indonesia · 5 photos
Where the boat waits
Kalong is not a landing stop. Guests stay aboard and watch from the sun deck or from the front of the boat, and the captain chooses where the boat holds position.
Lamborajo 2 and Lamborajo 3 list a front sun deck and a top sun deck, and Lamborajo 1 lists a sun deck. All three give a clear line to the mangrove.
The weather and the captain's decision that day settle where the boat spends the night. Bring a light layer, since the air cools once the sun is down.
Photographing the exit
A long lens helps, and so does a fully charged battery. Light falls fast, so a phone needs to be steady: lean on the rail and shoot a burst instead of a single frame.
The exit time depends on the light, not on the clock. Keep the camera ready from sunset and do not wait for a signal.
Documentation is a separate line. The open-trip seat includes drone, mirrorless and GoPro footage, and a private charter does not. Video is easier than stills here: run it through the whole stream and pick the best seconds later.
FAQ
What time do the Kalong bats leave?
About 15 minutes after sunset, in a stream that lasts roughly 30 minutes. Sunset itself runs from 17:49 to 18:27 across the year.
Can we land at Kalong?
No. Guests watch from the boat; nobody lands.
Which day is Kalong on?
Day 1 of the private 3D2N, day 2 of the open trip printed for Lamborajo 1 and Lamborajo 2. For Lamborajo 3, the open-trip day is confirmed in writing.
Do I need a special camera for the flying foxes?
No, a phone works if it is steady. A long lens gives more detail, and a charged battery matters more than any lens.
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