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Lombok Information
Getting
around Lombok is easy by car or motorbike and you
can hire there in all the main tourism areas, with
an International driver licenses.
Beaches
The whole
island is surrounded by fantastic beaches, most of
which are covered in clean white sand and fringed by
coconut palms. Drive just north of Senggigi to
Malimbu or Nipah and enjoy deserted beaches with
fine snorkeling and swimming. The southwest coast
also has fine beaches, especially around Sekotong
and Tawun. Visit the small island of Gili Nanggu for
rustic accommodation and great snorkeling just off
shore or stay at Secret island resort on Gili Gede
to explore the twelve other undeveloped island in
the southwest. The beaches around Kuta are
breathtakingly beautiful, visit Gerupuk for
fantastic scenery, Kuta for long stretches of white
sand and turquoise water, or swim in the peaceful
lagoon at Mawun.
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Sunset in Senggigi beach |
Snorkeling in Gili Nanggu |
Kuta beach Lombok white sand |
Diving
With so
many beaches and small islands, Lombok offer a
myriad of diving and snorkeling opportunities. The
best know locations are around the Gili islands (
Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan ). Snorkeling
is easy from the shore and all three islands are
well served by professional dive operators who offer
full PADI certification courses, day and night dives
to many site around the Gilis, as well as
specializes courses and live aboard adventures to
exotic locations. For the more adventurous, there is
superb diving around the islands off the southwest
coast, as well as near Kuta on the south coast and
the small uninhabited islands of the east coast.
Surfing
Lombok is becoming a world renown surfing
destination amongst surf enthusiasts world wide.
Huge waves and challenging surf lure die hards to
Bangko-Bangko ( also known as Desert point ) on the
south western tip of Lombok. Kuta on the south
coast, is surf central and has a range of
accommodations and services catering specially to
surfers. Here you can hire a board, get board
repairs and take surf lessons from the
professionals. The waves at Gerupuk and Kuta offer a
variety of challenges from beginners to sheer
madness.
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Surt at Bangko - Bangko Lombok |
Surfing spot at Kuta Lombok |
Surfing spot at Gerupuk Lombok |
Trekking
Much of the island is till covered by natural rain
forest and jungles, making Lombok ideal for
ecotourism and adventure tours. There are a number
of spectacular waterfalls on the island which
provide lovely trekking opportunities, whether
traveling independently or as part of a tour.
Sendang Gile on the slope of Mount Rinjani in the
north is an easily accessible waterfall in a
stunning jungle sitting and popular with visitors.
Air Jeruk Manis, near Tetebatu is reached by walking
throught pretty rice fields and forests. The awesome
Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfalls, in
central Lombok are located within a short trek of
each other and make a perfect day trip to those who
appreciate truly magical natural.
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Mount Rinjani trekking |
Sendang Gile waterfall |
Sendang Gile waterfall |
article by;
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