Things to Do in Bali
Nature & Wildlife in Bali
In Bali, nature isn’t something you visit — it’s something you live alongside. You’ll hear geckos chirp from your ceiling. You might share a temple path with a monkey or spot a lizard sunning itself near the rice fields. Even in the built-up areas of the south — Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta — where hotels, villas, and scooters dominate, nature still shows up in unexpected ways.
Beyond these tourism centers, as you head inland or uphill toward places like Ubud, Sidemen, Batukaru, or Kintamani, you enter a different Bali. One shaped by volcanoes, rain, and time. The air cools. The frogs sing after rain. The jungle reappears. The landscape becomes steeper, greener, and more alive.
Animal Welfare vs Animal Entertainment
We love Bali’s wildlife — and we believe in seeing it ethically. That’s why we don’t promote animal entertainment on Bali.com.
Not every zoo or animal park is run with cruelty — but even with good intentions, it’s extremely difficult to meet the welfare needs of wild animals in captivity, especially in a tourism setting.
The Fertile Land
Bali’s fertile volcanic soil has given rise to some of the island’s most iconic natural and cultural features — especially the rice terraces and subak irrigation system, which are more than just agriculture; they’re a reflection of a philosophy that connects humans, land, and spirit. In Balinese Hinduism, animals, trees, rivers, and even stones are considered to hold energy and meaning. Nature is not just scenery — it’s part of the sacred order.
The island’s tropical climate, with its high humidity and strong wet-dry seasons, is a force in itself. It nourishes thick forests and fast-growing vegetation, but it also wears things down. Temples, homes, and roads must constantly be maintained. In Bali, nature gives and nature reclaims. It shapes the land — and slowly takes it back.
Nature doesn’t stay behind fences here. It spills into ceremonies, daily life, and quiet corners of the island that still hum with wildness. If you’re paying attention, there’s a lot to notice — from the heritage of the Bali Dog to sacred trees wrapped in cloth, to volcanoes that continue to shape both land and belief.
Explore the articles below to get a feel for what’s out there — and what to expect when nature shows up on your path.
