Lampung
The gateway province at Sumatra's southern tip, where you can see Sumatran elephants, Krakatoa and dolphins in the bay.
Lampung lies at the southern tip of Sumatra, facing Java across the Sunda Strait, and its capital is Bandar Lampung. Ferries run between Bakauheni Port and Merak in Java, the main overland route in and out of Sumatra. Way Kambas National Park is known for its Sumatran elephant conservation center and Sumatran rhino sanctuary. You can take a boat trip to the Krakatoa volcanic islands, and dolphins are often seen in Kiluan Bay in the early morning. The dry season, roughly May–Sep, is best. The air gateway is Radin Inten II Airport in Bandar Lampung.