Taka Makasar Island is a small island located in the waters of the Flores Sea, Indonesia. This island is known as one of the amazing tourist destinations in Komodo National Park, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. Despite its small size, this island has extraordinary natural attractions, especially for divers and nature lovers.
Taka Makasar Island is located about 20 km from Komodo Island and 30 km from Rinca Island. This island is part of the Komodo National Park area which is famous for the presence of Komodo, a species of giant lizard that only exists in this area.
Taka Makasar Island has a very small area. Its shape resembles a small hill that appears in the middle of the sea, with an area of about 3 hectares.
One of the main attractions of this island is its beach which has very fine white sand. This beach is very beautiful and is often used as a resting place for tourists visiting this island. The white sand contrasts with the clear turquoise sea water.
Taka Makasar Island is also famous for its underwater beauty. The sea around this island is an excellent place for snorkeling and diving. Beautiful corals and diverse marine life, such as tropical fish, coral reefs, and other rare species, make this place popular among divers.
Although this island is small, several types of vegetation grow on it. However, most of this island consists of coral and sand, with no permanent settlements or facilities. The natural and untouched atmosphere of the island makes it an ideal place to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature.
In addition to the underwater beauty, Taka Makasar Island also has a wealth of flora and fauna that live on the island and its surroundings. This makes it an important place for nature conservation, although not as much as the larger islands around it.
Access to Taka Makasar Island is usually by fast boat boat or just sailing with pinisi boat. All of the Komodo tour package that we have are inlude Taka Makasar Isand. The island does not have any tourist facilities such as hotels or restaurants, so tourists usually come for day trips with boats that provide tours to several other locations around Komodo National Park.
Over all, Taka Makasar Island is a tourist destination that offers natural and enchanting natural beauty. The clarity of the sea water, white sandy beaches, and rich underwater life make it a paradise for nature lovers and divers.
