
Journey to Takabonerate Island
I always think twice to go Takabonerate because the access is not easy plus the trip to Takabonerate is expensive, but God helped me. After joining Takabonerate Island Expedition from the ministry of tourism, they actually conducted an extra trip to Takabonerate. But this trip was not really published so not many people know about this trip. Only 2 other guys and me going to Takabonerate.
We gathered in Takabonerate National Park Office in Benteng, Selayar at 5 a.m. then riding car to Patumbukan Harbor, around 1 hour from Benteng. It was raining at that time, we still need to take 4 hours boat to Tinabo Island. I was concerned about the wave. Out trip leader, Hendra divided us to two boats. The group of placemen and important people in a bigger boat, and my group with a bunch of teens in smaller boat. The machine was so loud yet the wave hit our boat, shaking the boat about 45 degrees. To prevent seasick, I just went to sleep.
Finally, we reached Tinabo Island. First thing I did was definitely jumping to the sea. Corals were not that good but the fish, oh my god. It’s just too awesome ! It’s like kingdom of fishes. School of small fishes until big fishes swimming rolling in the sea. This jaw-dropping scene was just unbelievable. I spotted 4-5 baby blacktip sharks swimming in the shallow area, other 5 giant clams stayed quiet, totally amazing.
What I appreciate from Takabonerate National Park, they really protect the marine life. Although some spots were destroyed by bombing, the national park encouraged the people to protect Takabonerate. They conducted annual competition for the village such as the cleanest village, the most well-cared corals, programs to educate the people inside the national park, together protecting the richness of the sea.
Tips to Visit
- Best month to visit Takabonerate is around April-May and August-November. Avoid going in June-July.
- The gate to Takabonerate National Park is from Selayar. Click this for transportation to Selayar
- Going in group around 8-10 people is better. The boat can fit up to 15 people with price around Rp 4,000,000 for 3 days from Patumbukan Harbor, Selayar back and forth, also hopping island. Contact Person for boat: Acca (+6282188884788)
- It is allowed to use tent in Takabonerate. Many huts can be used to sleep. Just bring you sleeping bag. Rooms in Tinabo Island cost Rp 170,000 (fan, shared bathroom, breakfast), meals cost Rp 20,000/meal. If you want to rent the tent it costs Rp 70,000/night. Retribution fee to the national park is Rp 2,500 for local, Rp 25,000 for foreigner. Contact Person to book the room: Hendra (+6281241948948)
- Bear in mind not to harm the corals with your fin. If you’re not really good in swimming, better to swim with your life vest in the deeper area so you won’t kick the corals.
- Join Takabonerate Island Expedition, annually held in November so you can go to Takabonerate with small amount of money. I joined in 30 Nov-1 Dec 2013 and paid only Rp 350,000 all in from Selayar.
Traveled in 30 November-1 December 2013
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wahhh keren-keren ya keindahan bawah lautnya…
wahhh keren-keren ya keindahan bawah lautnya…
Very nice blog with beautiful pictures
Foto2 nya cakep banget, eh ketemu ikan pari ngak ?????
Thanks all…Ketemu pari kecil doank. hehe
Btw, nice article.. jd inget ikut TIE IV. Paket divingnya justru cm 700 rban u/ 6x dive di Takabonerate, lbh murah drpd ikut paket snorkeling.
cara join Takabonerate Island Expedition gimana mba?ada grup nya kah?
Leschena: Thanks, yep kalo ikut TIE murmer banget dah haha
Ajenk: Setahun biasa acara sekali bisa. Untuk lebih jelasnya bsa langsung ke websitenya takabonerateexpedition.com
Itu, takabonarete island expedition nya terbuka untuk umum?
Buat Dive disana rate nya berapa ya?
Thanks
Boodmarked….persiapan tahun depan..
edan, ketemu hiu gitu ya.. Mesti masuk list ini mah.
Cakep lohh