Moyo island is a small island located off the northern of Sumbawa. West Nusa Tenggara and is inhabited by about 6000 people. The island contains a large nature reserve administered by Dompu Regency of Sumbawa island in West Nusa Tenggara. Sighting of animals such as wild boar, deer, snakes, flying foxes, lizards and wild pigs are common.
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This small island offers spectacular coral and crystal clear waters for diving possibilities. Fishing around the island is very attractive and can be one of your favourite day activities beside trek into the jungle or visiting Labuan Aji Traditional Village, deer nature reserve, Diwu Mba'I and Mata Jitu Waterfalls. The island’s only accommodation available at the moment is Amanwana Beach Resort. |
Get back to nature at Amanwana Beach Resort, which means peaceful forest, a wilderness hideaway on this island nature reserve, east of Bali and untouched by the recent tsunami. Set in a secluded cove, the resort looks out over the bay and beyond to the Flores sea. No buildings were constructed and no trees felled in its making. The camp consists of 20 air-conditioned tents, each finished with hardwood flooring, a king-size bed and a large luxurious bathroom. Highlights of the resort's facilities include the Jungle Cove massage area, a music pavilion, and a freshwater dipping pool, set in a forested grotto of coral-rock cliffs. Activities include hiking, diving and deep-sea fishing.
Amanwana Beach Resort's Tent
Amanwana Beach Resort's Room
Moyo island can be reached in 25 minutes by boat trip from Badas in Sumbawa Besar. With Amanwana Beach Resort, it makes a perfect island escape!
For reservations of the Amanwana Beach Resort, click here.