The Wakatobi is a Marine National Park comprising an archipelago of four large islands located in south east Sulawesi, Indonesia.
The Wakatobi, at 1.39 million hectares is the second largest marine protected area in Indonesia. The park encompasses stunning coral reefs, white sand beaches and an amazing wealth of whales and dolphins. Positioned at the heart of the Indo Pacific area where marine biodiversity is at its greatest, diving is truly fantastic.
Over 90,000 people live within the national park, many of whom rely on the reefs and inter-tidal habitats for their livelihoods. These peoples include many interesting cultures and histories. The objective of the marine park management is to balance the needs of the local communities whilst protecting biodiversity.
The aim of this website is to act as an independent source of information for tourists, conservationists, NGO's and anyone keen to visit this beautiful and remote setting. It is the intention of this site to remain up to date with information about the park utilising contributions from individuals, government bodies, and NGOs living and working within the locality.
ACCOMMODATION AND RESORTS
WANGI-WANGI
Transit Hotels
As Wangi is now the administrative capital of the Kapen Wakatobi district a number of small hotels of reasonable standard are available for travellers in transit. These are not marketed for tourists but are readily available (so don't expect much western language spoken). Travellers can also stay in Lossmens (staying in a locals house). Hotels cost between 50,000-rp200,000.
- Hotel Nita Sari
- Hotel Gaja Mada
- Hotel Yustia
Resturants in Wangi-Wangi
Warung Wisata
Surabaya Selera Kita
Other information about Wangi-Wangi
Ojeks (motor bike taxi) from Wanci Harbour to hotels / restaurants = rp5,000
The Nature Conservancy / World Wildlife Fund Office
Wakatobi Marine Park Rangers Office (Taman Nasinal Wakatobi) Park fee = rp 20,000 per pax per trip.
Tourism Office (Dinas Pariwisata)
Jl. Pangulubelo. No1 Kelurahan Mandate 1, Kec Wangi Wangi, Selatan Wakatobi
KALDEDUPA AND HOGA
Tukang Besi Diving (Hoga Cottages) - Ibu Guerje's
www.tukangbesidiving.com
Hoga cottages is a small back-packers resort that runs a basic dive operation around the reefs of Hoga. The resort is run by a Dutch woman who can provide basic bungalow accommodation and good food.
Traditional Home-Stays
As a result of the large groups of students brought to the Wakatobi by Operation Wallacea there now exists an abundance of small home-stay accommodation (wooden bungalows) throughout Ambeua (the capital of Kaledupa) and on Hoga Island. Although these are not tourist businesses in their own right they can be readily rented at most times of the year from local people. In most villages the local head-man (the Kepala Desa) will usually be happy to arrange food and accomodation.
Hoga Island Research Centre
www.opwall.com
The research centre is operated by Operation Wallacea in cooperation with a management team. The centre can accommodate and feed over 100 visitors in basic accommodation with extensive diving and research facilities available. It is not generally frequented by travellers however private group bookings are encouraged but not during the summer months (April to September) when student groups from Operation Wallacea are numerous.
Island Garden - Pak Kasims
home.arcor.de/islandgarden
Pak Kasim runs a wonderful small resort on the island. The accommodation is in traditional wooden houses on stilts overlooking the ocean. There are two double houses and three single houses, with comfortable beds. These houses are wonderful, you can just hang in your hammock during the day by the ocean after a dive, read your book (there is a little library), listen to the bird melodies, watch the sunset, or the moon rising, the unpolluted clear view of the stars and the fireflies in the trees.
TOMIA
Wakatobi Divers
www.wakatobi.com
Swiss-founded with an international management team, the resort is a high-end diving operation offering all the usual western amenities; hot and cold fresh water throughout the property, 24-hour electricity, satellite communications, in-room LAN ports with 24 hour internet access, and more. They have a team of gourmet chefs creating wonderful local and international cuisine. Access is by air direct from Bali International airport.
Park Fees
Park fees are to be paid at the Wakatobi Marine Park Rangers Office (Taman Nasinal Wakatobi) in Wangi-Wangi.
It is advisable that for extended trips, travellers introduce themselves to the local police showing passport and proof of park fee.
Fee = rp 20,000 per person per trip.
Tourism Office (Dinas Pariwisata): Jl. Pangulubelo. No1 Kelurahan Mandate 1, Kec Wangi Wangi, Selatan Wakatobi
Amenities
Hospital (Rumah Sakit): there is currently no hospitals in the Wakatobi, however a number of small clinics (very very basic) do exist within some of the villages. When Operation Wallacea has students at their base on Hoga a doctor and and reasoanable medical facilities are available.
There is no doctor (Dokter) or dentist available on the Islands, the nearest is in Bau-bau (Dokter Gigi)
Source : http://www.wakatobi.org
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