Tourism Takabonerate Selayar Islands, South Sulawesi

Tourism Takabonerate Selayar Islands, South Sulawesi

Takabonerate is a National Marine Park located in Selayar Islands District, South Sulawesi. Distance from Benteng, the capital of Selayar Islands Regency is 25 kilometers. Meanwhile, if from the city of Makassar about 300 kilometers. Counted far indeed. But, I guarantee, my friends will not be disappointed. Tour Team Hits dare say this, of course there is a reason.

Friends know Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands? Or have you heard Suvadiva in the Maldives Islands? They are ranked first and second as the largest coral atoll in the world. Then, in the third rank? . Takabonerate is in third position. Therefore, the government of South Sulawesi Province makes Takabonerate as one of the nautical tourism icon in addition to Tanjung Bira in Bulukumba. In fact, by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment on February 7, 2005 Takabonerate was filed on the tentative list of (temporarily) UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Why is Takabonerate feasible to visit?

The origin of Takabonerate is a volcano erupting and its remains submerged about 2,000 meters below sea level. Coral reefs are formed. Then, various marine plants began to grow there. To the extent that there is one part that is very roomy like a savanna on the mainland. People call it sea grass. Not much different with the meadow. The difference, these seagrasses live in the sea with flowering, fruiting, and seed. The cute little fishes often play around there. Chasing each other. It's like horses chasing the grass.

The topography or curves of Takabonerate are very interesting, an atoll of 220,000 hectares consisting of coral islands and reef flats that are so widely spread up to 500 square kilometers. If the sea water in pairs, there are some islands that still sticking on the surface, the rest drowned. So, make friends who do not have a dive license or are still an amateur or just dare to snorkel, no need to worry to try here. Well, if the lowest tide, you can see the dry land of the coral with a pool of water that resembles small pools.

Referring to data collected by the Ministry of Forestry, Takabonerate has 244 species of mollusks, including lola (Trochus niloticus), triton (Charonia tritonis), cardamom (Turbo spp.), And hollow nautilus (Nautilus pompillius). At one point, friends can even find so many nudibranchs aka a naked slug, to the point called Nudibranch Village or Kampung Nudi. I think, warm water with a temperature of 28 ° C - 32 ° C is one of the reasons for their repugnant to grow there. Besides of course also because of the availability of food and shelter served by about 261 species of coral reefs from 17 families, including Acropora palifera, Pavona clavus, Fungia concinna, and so on. The majority of them collaborate to form coral reef atoll (barrier reef) and fringing reef (fringing reef). And this is where 295 species of colorful reef fish also contribute to living and growing with joy. With visibiltas ranging from 80 to 100 percent, eagle ray, manta ray, to shark can be found waddle in front of friends.

Takabonerate is also home to turtle biota. There are about four types of turtles that can be found in water bags, including: Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Lekang Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Turtle Turtle (Caretta caretta) and Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas). The marine biodiversity makes the Regency Government maintain Takabonerate until coral reef growth reaches an average of 41 percent. However, Takabonerate is being prepared to become an international tourist destination. Let not only local who can enjoy, but also foreign tourists.

When is the right time to visit Takabonerate?

Friends can visit Takabonerate in April - June or October - December each year. If you want to see the real tourist attraction in Selayar regency especially Takabonerate then I suggest visiting friends in October - December to participate in the Takabonerate Expedition event. The event includes International Fishing Tournament, Underwater Exhibition (diving and snorkeling), exploring, Underwater Photography Competition and Landline Photo Contest, Fam Tour, Blog Writing Competition, Joloro Decorative Parade, Cultural Art Performances, and Environment Activity.

Tourism Takabonerate Selayar Islands, South Sulawesi

What facilities are provided in Takabonerate?

Friends who wish to visit Takabonerate can find information on the official website of the tourism office of sailing district on the official website of the Takabonerate National Park. On the site there is information about accommodation, travel agent, restaurant, post office, money changer, accommodation (hotel, guesthouse, resort, homestay), etc complete with price, picture, and phone number that can be contacted. If friends want something different then you should choose a homestay because in addition to playing in the yard of a broad coral reefs, friends can also participate witnessed at the same time merge with the traditional activities of Bugis and Bajo tribe who settled there. Want to see the process of drying fish, can. Want to observe wooden shipbuilding, can. Want to look for sea shells, sea urchins, or casual chat with citizens too. Ssssttt ... Create a tongue always curious, try culinary deh community here. There are grilled fish, breadfruit compote, skipjack tuna, even tie-tie (sea urchins). It must be an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

How to reach Takabonerate?

• Using the Aircraft

From Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (Makassar) to H. Aeropala Airport (Selayar). Flight schedule Aviastar Airlines (DHC-6) every Saturday at 7.05 Wita with ticket price Rp. 210.000, - and the duration of the trip ± 45 minutes. The rate does not include Airport Tax. Aviastar ticket agent at H. Aroepala Airport Selayar CP an. Rostina HP (085 395 759 311). Aviastar ticketing agent in Makassar CP an. Devi HP (081 355 750 076). Flight schedule Merpati Airlines (MA-60) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 13.30 Wita with starting price Rp450- Rp632 thousand. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Booking tickets can be done online.

• Using Public Bus

From Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (Makassar) to terminal Mall Mall Mall (Makassar) using taxi with cost Rp. 100.000, -. Regular buses are available at Malengkeri terminal (Makassar) to Benteng (Selayar), leaving at 08.00 WITA to the port of Bira (Bulukumba) with ticket Rp. 100.000 / person for air-conditioned buses, with travel time of approximately 5 hours including rest (lunch). From Port of Bira journey continued by crossing using Ferry for 2 hours to Port of Pamatata (Selayar) then proceed to Benteng town with time range 1,5 - 2 hour.

To reach Takabonerate National Park area from Benteng via Benteng Interpretation Path - Tinabo. The trip to Tinabo Island begins with a land journey from Benteng to Pattumbukan Harbor using a rental car with a 1.5 hour journey. After that, the sea trip to Tinabo Island can be done using jolloro wooden boat with travel time about 4 - 5 hours or using speed boat (speed boat) with travel time about 1.5 - 2 hours.

At this point, tourists can enjoy the natural attractions located on the island of Tinabo dive especially served dive spots on Tinabo Island, Latondu while cultural tourism can be done in Tarupa Island, Rajuni Island, and Latondu Island.

You can also go through the Fortress Interpretation Path - Jinato. The journey to Jinato Island begins with a land journey from Benteng to Pattumbukan Harbor using a rental car with a 1.5 hour journey. After that, sea journey to Jinato Island can be done using jolloro wooden boat with travel time about 6 - 7 hours or using speed boat (speed boat) with travel time about 2 - 2.5 hours.

On this track, the best friend of Hits can enjoy the natural scenery found on Pulau Jinato, Lantigiang Island especially divers are offered spot spots on Pulau Jinato while cultural tourism can be done in Jinato Island, East Pasitallu Island and Pasitallu Tengah Island.

Location of Takabonerate National Park