Wakatobi

Wakatobi is the name of an archipelago located in an area of Sulawesi Tenggara (South Eastern), Indonesia. The name Wakatobi is derived from the names of the main islands that form the archipelago: Wangiwangi Island, Kaledupa, Tomea, and Binongko. The group is part of a larger group called the Tukangbesi Islands. The archipelago, located in the biodiverse hotspot known as Wallacea.

The Wakatobi is also home to Operation Wallacea, a UK based for non-profit conservation group looking at sustainable development of fisheries and coral reef research.

Getting There

As most of remote destinations in eastern part of Indonesia, the entry gate is Makassar. Many flights to Makassar are available everyday from either Jakarta and Bali. Then you have to catch Merpati Nusantara flight to Bau Bau, which is only available three times a week, which cost approx. $120.

From Bau Bau the journey is continued on wooden vessel heading up to Wanci every night at $12. Speedboat to Tomia and Kaledupa is available every morning at $5. To go to Hoga you have to rent a small boat at $10 per day.
A more comfortable way is to join Wakatobi Dive Resort’s flight from Bali.

When to Go

Weather is an essential issue to consider when visiting Wakatobi. The best time is between June and September, when wave is calm and sun is warmer.

Where to Stay

There is no star rated in Wakatobi at the moment. Visitor can stay in wooden huts owned by local residents in Hoga at $50 a night or take homestay-style accommodation at local residents’ house in Ambeua at approximately the same cost.
Online reservation is available. Homestay in Ambeua can be arranged by La Dedi (0815 242 74113)

What to Do

Scuba diving is the main activity in Wakatobi which is famous for its underwater paradise. The website www.wakatobi.org exposed that the underwater world of Wakatobi hosts 396 species of coral and 590 species of fish.

A diving package offered by Wakatobi Dive Resort can be booked through its office at Kuta Poleng Blok D1, Jl. Setiabudi, Kuta, Bali. Visit its website www.wakatobi.com for more detail.

A visit to traditional village of Bajo ethnic is at no less interesting. We can see their kids dive and catch fish without any diving equipment.

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