Moyo Island Sumbawa

Moyo Island, at the mouth of Saleh Bay, has a nature reserve with wild oxen, deer, wild boars and a great variety bird species. Visits are best made during the dry season from June through August. A few kilometers of the north coast of Sumbawa, the national park island of Moyo Island is probably the most rewarding destination in Sumbawa, surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and home to wild pig, monitor lizards, 21 species of bat, huge herds of native deer and hordes of crab-eating macaques. The best time to visit is in June and July, though the seas are clear and quiet from April. There are basic private rooms at the PHPA post at Tanjung Pasir on the south coast, where most boats from the mainland arrive. Renting a fishing boat from Tanjung Pasir and going fifteen minutes east to Stama reeft is very rewarding, with lots of sharks and turtles. There's nowhere on Moyo to rent masks and snorkels so bring our own; fins are advisable due to the strong currents. 

MOYO ISLAND

To get to Moyo, take a bemo from beside Seketang Market in Sumbawa Besar to Air Bari , a small port settlement to the northeast. From Air Bari, we can charter a boat to Moyo. 

Further along Nusa Tenggara to the east of Lombok lies Moyo Island and its Reserve. A fantastic place to visit and is a place of adventure.

Moyo Island is an attractive island three kilometres off the north coast of Sumbawa, lying to the east of Lombok. Two thirds of Pulau Moyo is actually a game reserve. The central plateau with its grassy savannah land and intermittent forested areas is ideal for Deer as well as the feral cattle released there.

The coastline has some beautiful beaches of fine coral sand and not the black volcanic sand like we find on a lot of islands in the archipelago. There are beautiful coral reefs, which make it excellent for scuba diving or just snorkeling. The reef at the southern end of the island is probably the best of all.

There are a few inhabitants on the island and this consists of around 21 villages concentrated in the northern end. From Moyo there are splendid views of Mount Tambora (2,821m) to the east, the highest mountain in Sumbawa, which erupted quite violently in 1815 but now has amazingly beautiful forests on its western slopes.

Tambora can be climbed from the side in three days and is well worth a visit. It has an enormous crater and within, a two-colored lake. From the crater there are also spectacular views over Saleh Bay and the rest of Sumbawa to the east, and to the west, Moyo Island to Lombok and Mount Rinjani.

The wildlife on the reserve has adapted to the fairly dry habitat and these include Deer, feral cattle, and numerous birds such as Orioles, Sunbirds, Coequals, Koels and Drongos. Of course there are several species of shore birds along the coastline. 
please visit click here more information

Discounted Surf Houses & Villas 30% 0r more off

Hi , Just to let you now about our Huge Discounts on Aman Gati Hotel & Villa. We have discounts happening all over Nov to March 2012-13. Up to 50% off in some weeks.

Surf at lakey can get Very Good late and early season . The crowds are lower and we also have our fast boat "Lakey Sea" that can take you all over the surrounding coast to many class offshore spots. Possibly the least crowded surf in indo these days.

Go to the website www.hotelamangati.com   and click the special deals button.

Best Wishes & Happy Surfing,

Surf; Enjoy; Relax.!

AmanGati Hotel.

Lesser Sunda Islands

The Lesser Sunda Islands or Nusa Tenggara^{[citation needed]} ("Southeast Islands") are a group of islands in the southern Maritime Southeast Asia, north of Australia. Together with the Greater Sunda Islands to the west they make up the Sunda Islands. The islands are part of a volcanic arc, the Sunda Arc, formed by subduction along the Java Trench in the Java Sea.

Lesser Sunda Islands

Geography
Location	Flores Sea and Timor Sea, South East Asia
Coordinates	9°00′S 120°00′E
Archipelago	Sunda Islands
Country
Indonesia
Provinces	Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara
Geology The Lesser Sunda Islands consist of two geologically distinct archipelagos. The northern archipelago, which includes Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores and Wetar, is volcanic in origin, a number of these, like Mount Rinjani on Lombok, are still active while others, such as Kelimutu on Flores with its three multi-coloured crater lakes, are extinct. It began to be formed during the Pliocene, about 15 million years ago, as a result of the collision between the Australian and the Asian plates. The islands of the southern archipelago, including Sumba, Timor and Babar, are non-volcanic and appear to belong to the Australian plate.The geology and ecology of the northern archipelago share a similar history, characteristics and processes with the southern Maluku Islands, which continue the same island arc to the east. There is a long history of geological study of these regions since Indonesian colonial times; however, the geological formation and progression is not fully understood, and theories of the geological evolution of the islands changed extensively during the last decades of the 20th century. Lying at the collision of two tectonic plates, the Lesser Sunda Islands comprise some of the most geologically complex and active regions in the world. Biodiversity and distribution is affected by various tectonic activities. The islands of the northern archipelago are geologically young being from 1 to 15 million years old, and have never been attached to a larger land mass. Only Bali was part of the Ice Age continent of Sundaland, separated by the Lombok Strait from a 400-mile-long island including present-day Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Flores, Solor, Adonara, and Lembata. Pantar and Alor formed a small island just to the east, while Sumba and Timor remained separate islands to the south. Ecology The Lesser Sunda Islands differ from the large islands of Java or Sumatra in consisting of many small islands, sometimes divided by deep oceanic trenches. Movement of flora and fauna between islands is limited, leading to the evolution of a high rate of localized species, most famously the Komodo dragon. As described by Alfred Wallace in The Malay Archipelago, the Wallace Line passes between Bali and Lombok, along the deep waters of the Lombok Strait which formed a water barrier even when lower sea levels linked the now-separated islands and landmasses on either side. The islands east of the Lombok Strait are part of Wallacea, and are thus characterised by a blend of wildlife of Asian and Australasian origin in this region. Asian species predominate in the Lesser Sundas: Weber's Line, which marks the boundary between the parts of Wallacea with mainly Asian and Australasian species respectively, runs to the east of the group. These islands have the driest climate in Indonesia. Deciduous forests A number of the islands east of the Wallace line, from Lombok and Sumbawa east to Flores and Alor, having original vegetation of dry forest rather than the rain forest that covers much of the Indonesian region, have been designated by the World Wildlife Fund as the Lesser Sundas deciduous forests ecoregion.The higher slopes of the islands contain forests of tall Podocarpus conifers and Engelhardias with an undergrowth of lianas, epiphytes, and orchids such as Corybas, Corymborkis, and Malaxis (Adder's Mouth), while the coastal plains were originally savanna grasses such as the savanna with Borassus flabellifer palm trees on the coasts of Komodo, Rincah and Flores. Although most of the vegetation on these islands is dry forest there are patches of rainforest on these islands too, especially in lowland areas and riverbanks on Komodo, and there is a particular area of dry thorny forest on the southeast coast of Lombok. Thorn trees used to be more common in coastal areas of the islands but have largely been cleared. These islands are home to unique species including seventeen endemic birds (of the 273 birds found on the islands). The endemic mammals are the endangered Flores Shrew (Suncus mertensi), the vulnerable Komodo Rat (Komodomys rintjanus), and Lombok Flying Fox (Pteropus lombocensis), Sunda Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus heran) while the carnivorous Komodo dragon, which at three metres long and ninety kilograms in weight is the world's largest lizard, is found on Komodo, Rincah, Gili Motang, and the coast of northwestern Flores. Activities popular with tourists include surfing at Kuta on Lombok, hiking on Flores and Lombok, and snorkeling or diving off the Gili Islands and Labuanbajo on Flores. Urban areas in this ecoregion (which does not include Bali, Timor or Sumba) include: on Lombok the island capital Mataram and the nearby beach resort of Senggigi; on Sumbawa the port and main town of the east coast, Bima and Sumbawa Besar in the west; and the ports of Maumere (the largest town on the island), Larantuka and Ende on Flores. Lombok and Sumbawa have surfaced roads, but the other large island Flores is too mountainous for easy road transport. The main entry point to the Lesser Sunda islands is Bali and there are smaller airports at Maumere and Mataram while transport between the islands is mainly by boat. Threats and preservation More than half of the original vegetation of the islands has been cleared for planting of rice and other crops, for settlement and by consequent forest fires. Only Sumbawa now contains a large area of intact natural forest, while Komodo, Rincah and Padar are now protected as Komodo National Park. While many ecological problems affect both small islands and large landmasses, small islands suffer their particular problems and are highly exposed to external forces. Development pressures on small islands are increasing, although their effects are not always anticipated. Although Indonesia is richly endowed with natural resources, the resources of the small islands of Nusa Tenggara are limited and specialised; furthermore human resources in particular are limited. General observations about small islands that can be applied to Nusa Tenggara include: a higher proportion of the landmass will be affected by volcanic activity, earthquakes, landslips, and cyclone damage; Climates are more likely to be maritime influenced; Catchment areas are smaller and degree of erosion higher; A higher proportion of the landmass is made up of coastal areas; A higher degree of environmental specialisation, including a higher proportion of endemic species in an overall depauperate community; Societies may retain a strong sense of culture having developed in relative isolation; Small island populations are more likely to be affected by economic migration.

The Facilities

Aman Gati Hotel Lakey - The Facilities
 

The Aman Gati Hotel has been delicately positioned amongst swaying coconut palms resting on the shores of white sand beaches, offering the adventurous surfer a clean, safe and friendly environment to enjoy the unique pace of life in Sumbawa. The rooms are set in mixture of modern and local architectures with a private terrace or balcony over looking an exotic tropical garden courtyard setting.

A fully serviced restaurant, swimming pool & plunge pool allow you to completely relax, alternatively our friendly staff are always happy to assist you planning a day to enjoy some of the many local attractions

Japanese wartime caves, hotwater springs, traditional villages & local dance customs all become part of the attractions that create a great atmosphere here at Hotel Aman Gati, Lakey Peak huu, Sumbawa, Indonesia.

more info please click hire

Other Facilities

* Beach Front Bar & Restaurant * Swimming Pool * Wide Parking area * Postal Service * Ticketing * Pool table

* Telecommunication Services * Satellite TV channel * Laundry Service * Taxi Service * Gift Shop * Tennis table

The Room

Aman Gati Hotel Lakey - Accommodation

The Aman Gati Hotel is equipped with 50 well rooms, are air conditioned The rooms are completed with an oversized bed, private bathroom with bath tube, hot and cold running water In fact all staff at "The Village" give you that special feeling that this is truly your home - wether it is adding that personal touch of your favourite flowers to your room or cooking your breakfast eggs just the way you like them.

Air conditioned room, family room & bungalow complete with 12 chanel television hot & cool water, IDD, telephone 24hr security propide a comfort zone for all guest, ensuring you will ejoy your stay.

You will be entertained & looked after during your stay by DR. HC GEDE SUDANTHA, AJ who ensures that you fell like a V.I.P every day, so come & experince what Aman Gati has for you & as your host will stay.

ROOM RATES ( USD )
Valid until 29 December 2012

Room Type	Single	Double / Twin	Extra Bed
Air Conditioned	click here	click here	click here

Terms and Conditions :

• All Rates are net, inclusive 21% tax & Service Charge & breakfast.
• US$ 15.00 supplement will be imposed during high & peak season (May 01 - Nov 31).
• Long terms stay and Group rates available on request.
• Check out time is 13:00 Noon, day use until 06:00 p.m. will be charged 50% of room rates.
• A non-refundable deposit is requested to secure the booking before guest arrival by confirmation.
• Reservation/booking request must be sent to Aman Gati Hotel Bali Representative Office which will be confirmed and returned by Aman Gati Hotel Office.
• Payment can be made in local currency ( Rupiah ) or US Dollar.
• Credit Card Acceptable : Visa & Master card ( + 3 %), payable only upon check in at Aman Gati Hotel. Payment via Paypal will incur 3,9% merchant fee.
  
  
  more information please visit : www.hotelamangati.com

Sumbawa Hotel

Aman Gati Hotel Dompu - Sumbawa

Aman Gati Hotel Dompu - Sumbawa. Located directly in front of the renowned Lakey Peak and short walk to Periscopes. Offering the adventurous surfer a clean, safe and friendly environment to enjoy the unique pace of life in Sumbawa. Aman Gati Hotel is unique, and is the best choice where you can find the personal touch and specialty which enable you to say "This is a real Paradise resort". The Hotel Aman Gati Dompu - Sumbawa has been delicately positioned amongst swaying coconut palms resting on the shores of white sand beaches. The garden at Aman Gati Hotel are an explosion of colour and life, a rampage of tropical greenery and blooming flowers. And like your home, the gardens are here for your pleasure. Our 24 hours security ensures that you are safe and sound around the clock.