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Gangga Island, Indonesia

cover photo by Maurizio Lanini

Location added by Nicola Baldrighi

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 9.0 (average on 1 votes)

Coordinates : 1.7599433132521338, 125.05084403352542 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Gangga Island is an excellent destination for underwater photography thanks to its rich marine biodiversity and various underwater habitats, which include the house reef, the nearby island of Lehaga and renowned dive sites such as Bunaken and Lembeh.You can find a wide variety of macro life, such as mandarin fish and mimic octopuses, and admire rare species in pristine coral reefs. Very interesting is the presence of two villages inhabited by fishermen where it is possible to photograph indigenous life and culture.

Recommended equipment : Equipment for underwater photography, both wide-angle and macro. External flashes and/or illuminators required for night dives.

Best months : The best time to visit Gangga Island is from April to October, during the dry season. During this time, rainfall is scarce and the weather is ideal for outdoor activities and diving, with maximum visibility typically being reached between July and September.

How to get there : To get to Gangga Island from Italy, the main route involves a flight to Indonesia to Manado International Airport (MDO), located in North Sulawesi, and from there a transfer by land and sea. The plane is the most common means of transport, with the possibility of stopovers in other Indonesian cities such as Jakarta or Bali, or direct international flights to Manado. From Manado, you proceed with a transfer by car and then by boat (speedboat) to Gangga Island.

Visits : Diving near Gangga is free, with the exception of diving in the Bunaken and Lembeh marine parks, where there is a fee to be paid on site, usually through the resort or dive center.

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