A narrow island
rising 4000m from the bottom of the Banda sea, full of caves, waterfalls
and untouched nature. The resort stands alone on the east coast, where
steep jungle-covered mountains plunge into the deep blue sea
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DIVE SITES
the 3km long house reef is in pristine condition with steep walls
thickly covered in hard and soft corals. Fast speed boats allow us to
reach a wide variety of other sites, and follow us during drift dives.
There are mostly wall dives, some uw.-mountains and slopes to discover.
The marine life
includes nudibranchs, reef fish, schools of jacks and barrakudas,
turtles, pelagics, groupers, eagle and manta rays, reef sharks and even
hammerhead sharks. Dolphins, whales and dugongs have been spotted during
our boat trips. Lunch breaks are taken near caves, waterfalls or other
attractions.
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PEOPLE
living on selayar are Bugis and Bajau, formerly known as sea gypsies, to
which have been added islamic, chinese and dutch influences.
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Getting there
- plane to Ujung Pandang
- overnight stay in Ujung Pandang (depending on time of arrival)
- transfer to Bira (4h) in AC bus along a beautiful coastline and
fishing villages
- In Bira we pick you up by speedboat (2h to the location) |
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Diving
Three speedboats (up to 230 hp), three compressors, 40 tanks, 12
complete equipments (all gear Mares and Bauer), rebreather in planning.
Dive-school next to the restaurant. 27 dive-sites all close (maximum 30
minutes) to the resort. Day-trips to the Takabonerate-atoll possible. |
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Accommodation
8 bungalows build out of nature materials, 35m distance from each other,
private beach, located in marine park, all sea view, with bathroom (hot
shower), toilet, veranda, room service, minibar, fan or air-conditioned,
wooden furniture |
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Cuisine
Our restaurant in the middle of the beach serves Asian-International
cuisine. The cook is from 5-star hotel Sedona in Ujung Pandang/Makassar. |
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