Hello guys, it's been a while. We're entering the second week of May, time does fly huh? I'm getting sleepless lately because i'm waiting for something huge to come. I can't stop wishing to get the good news soon like arghhh so frustrating!

I've been trying to be productive but seems like i can't beat the laziness, sorry not sorry hahaha. Anyways, i'm already done with chapter 2 of my thesis, so i guess i'll just blog. Never thought working on thesis could be this easy hahaha please no revision please please please *fingercrossed*

Actually, i plan not to blog about this trip because i don't feel like writing (again) but i couldn't find much about Taman-Safari-Cisarua-Experience except from the official site so i feel like contributing to the literatures (i found this word sounds smart but i guess wrong  usage lol). The thing is i always google the place i wanted to go before i actually go there just to broaden my knowledge (the fck?!) hahaha i mean like to have some ideas and what to expect when i get there. Yes, i'm that well-organized :) HAHAHA

So, first thing first. You have to go there at the right time, avoid weekends or public holidays (duh!) but the place is really massive i believe it won't get over crowded since there are so many different places to explore so probably it can only get a little bit "uncomfortable" during the animal shows. Please know that there's specific time to go up and down (puncak-jakarta) on saturday, sunday, and public holidays to avoid traffic. This is the schedule that is stated on the brochure but you can go and check here should there be any changes.

Saturday :                                                                 Sunday / Public Holiday :

Jakarta - Puncak = 9 AM - 11.30 AM                 Jakarta - Puncak = 9 AM - 11.30 AM

Puncak - Jakarta = 3 PM - 5 PM                           Puncak - Jakarta = 3 PM - 6 PM 

Hmm that's weird because when i went back from puncak around 7 PM the road was still closed? Let's leave it that way hahaha. Just make sure that you check the schedule before you go. Ok, to begin with, my bf suggested to leave at 5 AM (?!?!!) but then we departed around 10 AM and when we got into the car, we heard from the radio that the traffic is so bad you may get stuck like 3 or 4 hours. My bf scolded me he kept saying 'i told ya!!' but stubborn me just being stubborn i insisted to keep on going and i was right! We got there around 12 PM as i predicted. Sorry dude, a lady never gets wrong. 

Oh yes, i only went there with my bf. I've always prefer to go on a smaller group you know, so there's smaller chance that everyone will disagree with my itinerary hahaha. Let's get back on track. I went there on long weekend so i've anticipated the traffic jam but turned out it only got jammed after we exit the toll. Thanks to the goddamn Waze!! we took the alternative way to Cisarua and believe me when i say that is the deadliest, suckiest route ever! I would never ever go through there anymore! The road is so small, it can only fit one car at a time, i feel like we can fall from the cliff anytime! Well, i might be exaggerating but hell it's scary. 

Long story short, we arrived at Taman Safari Cisarua. We paid IDR 150,000 each and IDR 15,000 for the car.  Price is different with international visitors. I just found out that it's cheaper to buy from tour agent but make sure it's legit. So after you pay you will get a ticket and map. Make sure to check the show times because you don't wanna miss it. Don't lose the ticket , you will use it at amusement park. 

Your adventure in Taman Safari will begin to enter the forest. Beforehand, you can go to the toilet near the entrance, fyi it took us almost an hour to go around the forest. They also provide bus if you don't drive so don't worry. So yeah, like any other safaris you will find various animals from around the world. You can also feed them! You will find small stalls selling carrot on your way. I got 2 bundles for IDR 10,000 but i think you can still bargain. 

I didn't take too many pictures because i was so busy feeding the animals. You can feed deers, llamas, zebras, even bulls! I wonder why bulls eat carrots. So, my bf was super terrified of the bulls he said 'what if the bulls attack or scratch the car bla bla bla' i said bacot hahaha and then i asked him to take video of me feeding the bulls (while driving at the same time! lol) when i'm done i took over his phone and kept on recording. I said look at that huge one! And when the bull passed by i remember i screamed, i don't know it was over excitement or i was scared that the horn might hit the car. I think my bf went a little to the right in reflect then we went off the road and the tire got stucked!! Imagine, stuck in the car with a group of bulls outside! hahaha we got panicked, we tried to call the office but they're not helping. At the end a car pulled over and 'rescued' us. I wish i can show you guys the video! HAHAHA i can't stop laughing

After driving around, we went to the amusement park area. They got restaurants there but i already had my lunch before so didn't buy anything. A hotdog only costs around IDR 15,000 if i'm not mistaken. From the parking lot we walked up and stopped at Baby Zoo. This is where you can find baby animals and take pictures with them, i did not thou. I believe photos with tiger, lion, orang utan, etc costs IDR 25,000 and for snake IDR 20,000. 

After that we went to watch the Various Animals show and i shed a tear (always!). I don't know what is wrong with me but i found the performance (or maybe the safari itself) amused me. You know it was my birthday that day and it feels good to be somewhere different every once in a while. So yeah, we continued to explore again. We were in a hurry because it's already 3 PM by then and like i told you before the place is huge! They still have the reptiles, birds, primates, nocturnal animals, and pinguins! Oh, how i love pinguins! 

We've explored most of the place (except the waterfall! *sob*) and then we watched the dolphin show, my excitement kinda faded already hahaha that was the last show of the day. It's around 5 PM, the park was almost close so we hurried back to the amusement park since we haven't tried any of the attractions. We only got to try the coaster (boo!), that tower that goes up and down (50smthg M high!!), hmm i guess that was it hahaha. Not so bad for IDR 150,000. You can play anything you want inside but some need extra charge like the 8D theatre, waterpark, the train (to go around if you don't want to walk), feeding pinguins (IDR 100,000!!), etc. 

They also have night safari, i believe you only need to add up IDR 70,000 to continue the journey. From Taman Safari Cisarua we made our way to Cimory Mountain View which is only a few kms away. The food was just okay but i'm always looking forward to shop at the gift shop! That pretty much sums up my day. I truly had a blast and i hope you guys will too! XO