Mount Kaba
Bukit Kaba, is an active stratovolcano located in the Rejang Lebong Regency of the Bengkulu Province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Standing at an elevation of 1,952 meters above sea level, it is part of the Bukit Barisan mountain range that runs along the western spine of Sumatra. In 1833 an eruption ejected water from the crater lake, forming lahars that produced damage and fatalities at Talang, Klingi, and Bliti villages.
The mountain is situated within a protected forest area known as the Bukit Kaba Nature Recreation Park. This area serves as a vital habitat for diverse Sumatran flora and fauna, including various species of monkeys, tropical birds, and endemic orchids. The lower slopes are predominantly covered in lush tropical rainforest, which transitions into sub-montane vegetation as the altitude increases.
Tourism and Accessibility
- Hiking: There are two primary routes to the summit: a paved road and a traditional jungle trek.
- Summit Views: Hikers often visit to witness the sunrise over the Rejang Lebong highlands and the glowing turquoise acidic water that occasionally forms in the craters.