komodo & moyo

Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. The island has a surface area of 390 km² and over 2,000 inhabitants, who are descendants of the former convicts that were exiled to the island. The population is primarily made up of followers of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu minorities.

Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. Particularly notable here is the native Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard which takes its name from the island. Komodo is home to superb beaches and unspoilt corals, making the island a popular destination for divers.

Situated just off the northern coast of Sumbawa, Moyo Island is home to only 6,000 people and contains a large nature reserve controlled by Sumbawa.   A coastal paradise where you can take a refreshing dip in Moyo waterfalls, see the Jungle tree with its faux jungle "oranges", or swim in the clear, tranquil waters of the Flores Sea and see the vibrant colours of the coral below.  For the more adventurous, diving from Angel Reef, located on the west coast of the island, raises the adrenolin level with its 40 metre vertical drop, and it is a great vantage point for Longfin Bannerfish, Triggerfish, Batfish and Blacktips.  If you dive from Panjang Reef, you may be lucky enough to spot the deadly yellow blue ringed Octapus.