diving/snorkelling
diving
Amanwana provides some of the best diving in the Indonesian archipelago and some of the top sites are less than 10 minutes away by boat. With Amanwana’s own dive operation, both beginners and experienced divers can explore the Flores Sea. Non-certified divers should bring a medical certificate, signed by a physician stating they have no medical problems.
A dive instructor will guide beginners (minimum age 12 years old) through the basic theory and skills, then accompany them on a dive from the jetty along the Sea Wall. This non-certification course takes about two hours. Various PADI advanced courses are available for divers wanting to upgrade their skills and certification level.
The Sea Wall, which is just in front of the jetty, is a reef wall that descends over 40m. Turtle Street is just to the right of the camp, where the coral reef drops away to a sandy slope. The most frequent visitors are hawksbill and green turtles along with moray eels, lobsters and black and white-tip reef sharks.
A short boat ride away is Labuan Aji Reef which is best for wall diving. Angel reef is a small circular submerged mount that is fed by swift currents. Here one can see schools of snapper, napolean fish and reef sharks. The Medang Ribbon Reefs are untouched coral gardens while the Panjang Slope is frequented by sharks, wahoo and huge tunas.
snorkelling
Snorkel from the jetty, next to the boardwalk, or take to the water from the beach in front of the tents. A variety of fish and coral life can be found in the bay off Amanwana. Night snorkelling is also a popular activity. Guided tours of the local reefs can be provided by Amanwana's beach boys.