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Aerial view of coastline, jungle beach and sea with Amanwana.

Amanwana

Beach and Island Escapes
Flores and Komodo, Indonesia

Amanwana, meaning peaceful forest is the only resort located on Moyo and is set on a beach in a secluded cove overlooking the Flores Sea. The protected marine park offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in Indonesia, and the camp’s fleet of boats can take guests to Rinca and Komodo islands.

Accommodation in 20 luxury tented suites, a jungle spa and a tented restaurant serving the local catch of the day, make Amanwana the ultimate wilderness hideaway.

Why we like Amanwana

Those places on the planet that are hardest to reach are often the most memorable travel experiences. Amanwara fits this bill. For the ultimate trip of a lifetime combining a five-day stay at Amanwana, with a Komodo Expedition on board the Amanikan boat.

Facilities

Spa
Restaurant overlooking the mountains of Sumbawa and Flores Sea
Beach bar
PADI dive school

Activities

Spot parrot fish spotted rays and sea turtles amongst the vibrant reefs found just off the beach. Spend the day hiking to limestone pools or explore jungle caves. For a treat take a starlight cruise around Amanwana Bay or join the Amanwana team on their coral restoration programme.

Cruises and Voyages
Hiking and Climbing
Diving
Snorkelling
Birding

Romantic/Honeymoon
Adventure Traveller

£££££

Amanwana is found on Moyo Island and is reached via a 65- flight from Bali to Sumbawa. The flight operates four times a week from June to September with an additional flight in July and August. Alternatively, guests can travel by Cessna Caravan private charter to Sumbawa. From Sumbawa, it is a 40-minute speedboat transfer.

Amanwana, Flores & Komodo, Indonesia

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