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Amanwana Resort, Moyo Island Vacations, Honeymoons and Luxury Travel Packages Moyo Island, Indonesia 
Amanwana (which means 'peaceful forest') opened in 1993 as a nature camp and wilderness hideaway. Set in a secluded cove on the island’s west coast, the camp is surrounded by tropical forest and looks out over Amanwana Bay and beyond to the Flores Sea. Medang Island, in the northwest, the rugged mountains of Sumbawa in the south and Lombok’s volcanic Mt Rinjani are all visible from Moyo. The island is the “cork” in a natural bottleneck leading to Saleh Bay, a sheltered inland sea that is ideal for cruising and island hopping. Amanwana Resort, Moyo Island Accommodation  The camp’s 20 luxury tents are set under a canopy of tropical forest. Each 58-square-metre tent is partially enclosed by a solid wall. There is a soft waterproof external roof and a separate canvas interior. A coral-stone deck surrounds each tent. Inside, the air-conditioned tents feature banks of windows, Indonesian island artwork, a sitting area with facing divans, king-size bed, a writing desk and a large bathroom. There is hardwood flooring throughout. Sand paths link the tents to one another and lead to the beach, the dining room and reception. There are two room categories – Ocean Tent and Jungle Tent. The only difference between the two is whether you prefer to be closer to the ocean or the jungle. Amanwana Resort, Moyo Island Food and Dining  The Dining Room and Bar are located in an open-air pavilion facing the sea. Indonesian hardwood flooring and solid coconut pillars support the tropical structure. A selection of Asian and Western food is served at breakfast, lunch and dinner. In season, a regular alfresco barbecue is available as are Campfire dinners.
Amanwana Resort Facilities Library: Amanwana’s library specialises in Indonesian art and culture and has a wide range of books on marine life. Music Pavilion: Located at the far end of the camp, a few metres from the shoreline, the Music Pavilion is a forest sanctuary. Here, you can listen to music, order picnic lunch and a bottle of wine, enjoy afternoon tea or a sunset cocktail. Boardwalk: Snorkelling equipment, windsurfers, kayaks and hobie-cats are available from the thatched-roof bale close to the boardwalk. The boardwalk itself is furnished with beach chairs and shade umbrellas. A freshwater dipping pool is set against a wall of coral rock. Dive Centre: A variety of superb dive spots are easily accessible from Amanwana. Guests can organise their underwater programme at the Dive Centre, which also offers a range of equipment. Jungle Cove Spa: The Jungle Cove Spa is just off the beach and under shady tamarind trees. Simple coral-stone walls divide the outdoor centre into three treatment areas, each including a recessed, soaking tub and a shower. Enjoy a massage, a fresh-fruit facial or a Borneo body scrub while watching the clouds gather about distant Mount Rinjani. Gift Shop: A variety of East Indonesian crafts and antiques can be found in the Gift Shop including textiles from Lombok, hand made pottery and locally-grown pearl jewellery. Cruises  Amanwana maintains a variety of boats for cruising, fishing and diving. Explore nearby coral coves and beaches, ideal for shell collecting, beachcombing, snorkelling and sunbathing. Cruise to the islands of Medang and Satonda or head south into Saleh Bay, an inland sea rich in hideaway islands. Other possibilities include sunset cruises and starlight dinner cruises on Amanwana Bay. The resort fleet includes Aman Xl, a 55-foot luxury yacht accommodating up to a dozen people on full and half-day charters. Other vessels include Aman XX, a 32-foot, high-speed catamaran, Aman XV, a 25-foot Boston Whaler with dual 130-hsp outboard engines and Aman XlV, a 40-foot outrigger fitted with a full sun canopy. Aman XXll, a restored Madura fishing vessel, suits two for sunset cruises, coastal hopping, bottom fishing and trolling. Scuba 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 problem. A dive instructor will guide beginners (minimum age 12 years) 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 boardwalk, has a reef wall that descends 40 metres. Turtle Street is just to the right of the camp, where a reef ledge 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. The Medang Ribbon Reefs are untouched coral gardens while the Panjang Slope is frequented by sharks and giant sponges. Nature Treks Moyo is a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The hilly island’s forests are filled with a variety of animal life, from deer and macaque monkeys to wild boar. Sea eagles, kite and osprey claim the island shores. A variety of walking trails radiate out from the camp. Guides for trekking are available. Amanwana Resort Activities Canoeing: A daylong excursion takes guests on a cruise to Satonda, a volcanic crater island where a picnic lunch is served. Guests can then explore the lake by sea canoe. Fishing The pristine waters surrounding Amanwana are ideal for sport fishermen. Regular catches include Spanish mackerel, dogtooth tuna, barracuda, sailfish and the occasional juvenile black marlin. Amanwana keeps two vessels for the serious angler – Aman XX, a 32-foot catamaran and Aman XV, a 25-foot Boston Whaler. Fish Feeding Every afternoon, guests may watch Amanwana’s beach boys feed the fish from the jetty. Snorkelling Snorkel from the Amanwana 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 Amanwana Bay. Night snorkelling is an Amanwana feature. Kayaking Both single and double-seat ocean kayaks are available.  Waterfall excursionThis memorable, half-day tour begins with a speedboat run north followed by a walk through a village to a waiting Landcruiser. The road eventually melts into a jungle path covered in leaves and vines before revealing a series of waterfalls that cascade into terraced, limestone pools. Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our Indonesia vacation specialist. Contact : Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 VH
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