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Dive site and Snorkeling and Freediving Highlights
Marine Life The Komodo Marine Park is undoubtedly
one of the major jewels in Indonesia’s
Highlights diving crown. Reefs here are literally Scuba divers are not the only ones spoilt are bursting with color and suitable for all
teeming with fish and the action is non- for choice in Nusa Tenggara. Snorkeling levels to explore and enjoy.
Explore the tranquil dive sites of the Gili stop. Manta rays, sharks and predators here is about as idyllic as you can get
Islands with crystal clear waters and a patrol the blue while all manner of fish and freediving opportunities abound For snorkelers and freedivers who want to
healthy population of resident turtles. fight for survival on the reefs. Komodo – particularly in the Gili Islands which explore Indonesia “off the beaten track”,
Diving in the Gili Islands is suitable for is renowned for its currents, particularly has numerous free diving schools and Alor, although best known for scuba
all levels with generally easy conditions, when diving pinnacle sites and sea courses available for beginners and those diving, has a multitude of snorkeling
colorful corals and lots of critters and reef mounts but there are numerous calmer looking to advance their skills. Komodo sites and the pristine white sand beaches
life. For experienced divers there are some sites and bays that are suitable for all offers both snorkelers and free divers the which are devoid of tourism are a
deeper and more challenging sites to be levels. opportunity to swim with manta rays and highlight in themselves.
found including Shark Point and Deep schools of fish while the reefs in Sekotong
Turbo. For those travelling further afield the
Alor Archipelago offers remote dive sites
South Lombok has something for and a plethora of marine life. Sites here
everyone. For those seeking kaleidoscopic, are incredibly varied from underwater Areas to visit
relaxing dives and almost unparalleled seamounts through to walls and slopes.
marine biodiversity, Sekotong is an No matter what the reef topography,
explosion of color. If bigger fish and you’ll find healthy corals, a staggering - The Gili Islands (Gili Air / Gili Meno / Gili Trawangan)
adrenaline pumping drifts are more to abundance of fish and few other divers. - Komodo
your liking head to Belongas Bay where - Lombok (Sekotong and Belongas Bay)
seasonal, schooling hammerheads and Cavern and cave divers should head - Alor and Kupang (inc. fresh water cave diving in Kupang)
mobula rays are a major highlights from to Kupang and explore the Oehani and
July to October. Currents can be wild and Crystal Cave dives through submerged
this region is best suited to experienced underground limestone tunnels.
divers.

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