Talking about natural tourist destinations in Indonesia, it seems the list will never end. From Sabang to Merauke, there are always natural wonders typical of the country that are always a pity to miss.

Likewise in Flores, there are many recommended tourist attractions in Flores for you. One of them is Lake Sano Nggoang Flores. The largest lake in East Nusa Tenggara is located at the west end Flores Island, to be exact in Manggarai Regency West.

Sano Nggoang Lake Location and Access

Lake Sano Nggoang Flores is a volcanic lake whose location is actually quite "strategic". Because, this lake is located not far from the Cunca Wulang and Cunca Rami waterfalls, and Komodo National Park.

However, you can only visit this volcanic lake from Labuan Bajo with a very challenging terrain. For this reason, it seems that the name Sano Nggoang is not as popular as the names of other NTT tourist destinations that are already famous.

Although the duration of the trip from Labuan Bajo City to Lake Sano Nggoang actually only takes about 3-4 hours, the high level of difficulty of the terrain is a challenge in itself. Fortunately, the transportation route from Labuan Bajo to Sano Nggoang is in the process of being developed to make it better and more comfortable for you to travel.

It's just that, even though the terrain conditions can make you feel like riding a bumper car aka bombom car, the beauty of the panorama that stretches along the road is ready to make your trip far from boring or tiring. The environment is still beautiful, combined with the traditional houses of the Manggarai people, blending into a view that spoils your eyes.

The Enchantment of Lake Sano Nggoang

You can even peek at the hypnotic panorama of Lake Sano Nggoang from the top of the hill towards Nunang Hamlet, you know! You can catch the brilliant green surface of the lake water on the horizon line, along with the green forest that is still natural and beautiful.

The rows of trees that surround you also present a natural cacophony that is still untouched by modernization – practically, the absence of the sound of touts or the noise of motorized vehicles is guaranteed to add to your peace of mind during the trip.

Lake Sano Nggoang is the largest volcanic lake in East Nusa Tenggara with an area of ​​5.500 hectares. Sano Nggoang itself comes from the Kempo language, namely Sano and Nggoan. Sano means lake and Nggoang means burning. So, Sano Nggoang means a volcanic lake or a smoldering lake.

Lake Sano Nggoang is located at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level. This lake has its own charm, namely the relatively high sulfur content. Therefore, bathing for skin health is the main reason for traveling to this lake. You can find hot springs at the end of this lake. In addition to bathing for healthy skin, you can also relax while riding a horse around the lake.

The scenery around Lake Sano Nggoang will be very soothing to your eyes because it is still very natural. In addition, Lake Sano Nggoang is also a habitat for several bird species, including the Flores endemic bird, the Flores Crow (Corvus florensis).

There are also several other bird species, namely mountain ducks, benjot ducks, Timorese Tesia, flores fan, and white tunggir cuckoo (Caridonax fulgidus). For those of you who can't stand the smell of sulfur, we recommend wearing a mask if you visit this lake.

Wae Sano Village : Sano Nggoang Entrance

The entrance to Lake Sano Nggoang Flores for tourists is Wae Sano Village, or to be precise in Nunang Hamlet. Perhaps because this lake is often visited by tourists, it is not surprising that you can find home stays managed by the local community as your stopover while spending time here. The location itself is right on the edge of the lake!

Arriving at Nunang Hamlet, the local community is ready to welcome you through the Kapu Traditional Ceremony, which is typical of Manggarai. This traditional ceremony is held to welcome guests, and you as a new guest will be accepted once this ritual is complete. The location of Nunang Hamlet itself is right around the lake, and is directly adjacent to the Mbeliling Forest area.

Because Nunang Hamlet itself has finally developed into a tourist village thanks to the existence and popularity of Lake Sano Nggoang, it is not surprising that this hamlet already has complete facilities. In addition to the home stay mentioned earlier, there is also a tourist information center, tourist maps that you can get for free, to friendly and trained tour guides.

While spending time on vacation here, of course there is nothing wrong if you completely take the time to forget about the urban life that you have been living. Because, the beauty of the lake and the beautiful forest here is certainly a pity for you to miss.

Of course it can relieve stress and fatigue in your mind. Moreover, you can also enjoy the time while tracking visiting the range of hills and peaks that surround the lake. One of them is Puncak Poco Dedeng, where you can see Labuan Baju from a height clearly.

Well, that's it about the magic and charm of Lake Sano Nggoang Flores. Interested in visiting it? Hopefully useful and happy holidays.