Taman Safari II is the second and probably biggest Taman Safari in terms of acreage in Indonesia, located on the foothills of Prigen. This park runs of the most successful Javan tiger conservation program in Asia. This park is not like an ordinary zoo. You must drive through the park in your own car or in the sightseeing bus provided within the park, passing interesting and amusing collection of local and international animals clustered within areas themed according to their original habitat - Americas, Asia, Africa and Indonesia. There's also food court, mechanical and animal rides, petting zoo and animal shows. The park is usually crowded on the weekend and public holiday. However, it is mostly deserted during weekdays.
Mount Bromo is a popular two-day trip from Surabaya.
Tretes and Trawas are 2 hr away. Pleasant villas among hills. Good eats. There are many roasted corn stalls at night.
Malang and Batu is 3 hr away. Malang a cool, mountain city full of nostalgic charming houses and boulevards laid and preserved from colonial period. Hotels, recreation areas, villas such as picnics and sports clubs are widely available.
Wisata Bahari Lamongan WBL is 1 hr away.
Trowulan is believed to be the capital of Majapahit Empire that reached its golden days in the 14th Century. If you love culture and history, this is definitely a worth visit place. What you can see there? There are few remains of Majapahit Empire, such as Ancient Pool Kolam Segaran, Tikus Temple, Brahu Temple, Bajang Ratu temple, museum and many more. Here you can also see sacred graveyard where people round the area on from other places in Java usually visit for pilgrimage.
