Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
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MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
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PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
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PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
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KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
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TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
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MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
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GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
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SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
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SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
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KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
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SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
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BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows.
◈
MANJERITE
Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe.
◈
PADAR ISLAND
Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now."
◈
PINK BEACH
One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming.
◈
KOMODO ISLAND
Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom
◈
TAKA MAKASSAR
A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours.
◈
MANTA POINT
A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list.
◈
GILI LAWA
Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous.
◈
SLABA ISLAND
Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life.
◈
SEBAYUR ISLAND
Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds.
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KANAWA ISLAND
While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about.
◈
SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock.
◈
BIDADARI ISLAND
Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect.
komodo.explorer Ancient sailors called it "The Guardian." Dutch colonials built watchtowers on its crown. Local legend says it's a giant sea turtle turned to stone. A 20-minute climb rewards you with 360° views of dragon territories. The coral gardens below hide patrolling sea turtles in crystal shallows. #kelorisland #komodo #labuan_bajo
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MANJERITE
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komodo.explorer Every sunset, tens of thousands of flying foxes launch from mangroves, creating a black river across orange skies. Ancient sea nomads believed these bats carried souls to the afterlife. Watch from your deck at 17:30. The sky will erupt. You'll forget to breathe. #kalong #flyingfox #sunset #labuan
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PADAR ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Three crescent bays—turquoise, cobalt, jade—curve around dragon-spine ridges. Legend says a dragon princess died here protecting her brothers. Her body became the ridgeline. Her tears became three seas. The 30-minute climb is ruthless, but every explorer says: "I can die now." #padarisland #threecrests #wanderlust
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PINK BEACH
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komodo.explorer One of only seven pink beaches on Earth. Microscopic red coral creates a rose-gold blush. Sailors once feared it was cursed by dragon blood. The reef drops from knee-deep to 50 meters—turtles, reef sharks, and octopi patrol waters so clear you'll think you're dreaming. #pinkbeach #pinkbeachkomodo #rosacea
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KOMODO ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Ground zero. The throne. Komodo dragons—largest lizards on Earth, unchanged for 4 million years. They sprint 20 km/h, kill with venom-laced bites. Trek with armed rangers. Watch them sun like kings. Feel evolution stare back. This isn't a zoo. It's their Kingdom #komododragon #komodoisland #dragon
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TAKA MAKASSAR
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komodo.explorer A sandbar that emerges at low tide, then disappears beneath waves. Sea nomads called it "Ghost Island"—a resting place for ocean spirits. Stand in the middle of the ocean with ankle-deep water. Snorkel where the island vanishes. Your private Maldives, but only for 2 hours. #takamakassar #ghostisland #sandbar
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MANTA POINT
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komodo.explorer A submerged pinnacle where currents collide, creating a cleaning station for manta rays with 7-meter wingspans. Divers call them "Royal Stingrays"—reincarnated ocean kings. The taboo: look, never touch. Watch them barrel-roll beneath you. Swimming with mantas IS your bucket list. #mantapoint #manta #diving #ocean
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GILI LAWA
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komodo.explorer Twin islands—Lawa Darat and Lawa Laut—frame the golden highway between sky and sea. Ancient traders navigated by these peaks. At sunrise, watch the world ignite from savannah ridges. At sunset, the sky bleeds into three shades of fire. The 30-minute trek is steep, but the 360° view makes kings jealous. #gililawa #sunrise #ridgetrek #bajo
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SLABA ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Slaba rises like a fortress from deep blue—a volcanic dome crowned with savannah where white-bellied sea eagles hunt. Bajo fishermen call it "Pulau Rajawali" (Eagle Island), believing the birds are guardians of hidden treasures below. Dive the walls where currents deliver big fish, sharks, and swirling barracuda. Above: eagles. Below: an underwater avalanche of life. #slabaisland #eagleisland #rajawali
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SEBAYUR ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Sebayur guards one of Komodo's best-kept secrets: untouched coral gardens teeming with life. While others chase dragons, divers chase legends here—pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefishes, and macro critters hiding in soft coral forests. The bay is a natural aquarium. The hillside trek offers sunrise views without the Padar crowds. #sebayur #pygmyseahorse #divinglife
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KANAWA ISLAND
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komodo.explorer While crowds chase Pink Beach, explorers slip to Kanawa—pristine coral reefs, zero crowds. Fishermen once avoided it, believing the Sea Goddess protected these waters. The reef here is 80% live coral. Turtles nest on beaches. Blacktip sharks patrol shallows. This is the Komodo nobody talks about. #kanawaisland #reef #pristine #snorkel
11 hours ago
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SABOLO ISLAND (RANGKO CAVE)
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komodo.explorer Hidden in Sabolo's limestone cliffs lies Rangko Cave—a saltwater cavern illuminated by a ceiling skylight. Sunbeams pierce the darkness, turning water neon blue. Local legend says bathing here grants courage to face dragons. Swim through the entrance tunnel. Surface inside the cathedral. Float in liquid sapphire while light dances on ancient rock. #rangkocave #cavern #sapphirewater
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BIDADARI ISLAND
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komodo.explorer Bidadari" means angel in Indonesian. One glance explains why. Powdery white sand. Turquoise shallows. Zero crowds. Fishermen say angels rest here between monsoons, leaving footprints in the sand that waves erase by dawn. Snorkel the fringing reef where baby blacktips patrol. This is your castaway fantasy—pristine, peaceful, perfect. #bidadariisland #paradise #turquoise
نظمنا corporate retreat لستة أشخاص على Oracle Yacht، وكان الهدف الجمع بين العمل والاسترخاء. بدأنا من Padar Island، حيث قمنا بجلسة تخطيط استراتيجية على الشاطئ — الجو كان inspirational حقاً. ثم انتقلنا إلى Batu Bolong للغطس كفريق، وهو ما شكّل bonding ممتاز. الـ master suite استخدمها المدير التنفيذي، أما البقية فكانوا في الكابينتين الأخريين، والمساحة كانت كافية بدون شعور بالضيق. الإنترنت كان ضعيفاً أحياناً، لكن هذا ربما كان مقصوداً لقطع الاتصال! المساءات على الديك، مع عشاء خفيف ونجوم، أعطت جوّاً من الـ reflection الطبيعي. الطاقم تكيّف مع جدولنا المزدحم بسهولة، وقدموا وجبات خفيفة عند الطلب. لو نظمت retreat آخر، سأختار نفس الـ vessel بدون تردد.
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Nisa Safitri
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Romantic dan Understated di Oracle Yacht
Saya dan partner datang untuk escape dari hustle Jakarta, dan Oracle Yacht delivers a quiet kind of luxury. Tidak flashy, tapi thoughtful—like how they serve kopi tubruk traditional pagi hari, tapi dengan latte art kalau kamu mau. Kita spend most time near Pink Beach and Manjarite—snorkeling di sana feels like swimming in an aquarium. Mereka set up a private yoga mat di deck pagi-pagi, and the stillness of the water saat sunrise? Soul-cleansing. Kabin kami menghadap barat, jadi sunset langsung dari tempat tidur. Yang sedikit kurang: noise dari engine saat malam, tapi hanya terasa briefly. Overall, the pacing is perfect—no rush, no forced activities. It’s rare to find a place that respects your silence.
Nosso Aniversário de 10 Anos, com Vista para Padar
Escolhemos o Oracle Yacht para celebrar uma década de casamento, e foi uma decisão quase intuitiva. Desde o embarque em Labuan Bajo, tudo fluiu com uma naturalidade que só iates bem comandados conseguem entregar. As três cabines permitem privacidade — essencial quando se viaja com intimidade. Acordamos cedo em Long Beach, antes dos grupos de turistas chegarem, e caminhamos pela areia quase sozinhos, com o café servido em canecas de porcelana no deck. O tour até Padar Island foi planejado no horário ideal: subimos o trail às 6h30, voltamos ao iate com o sol nascendo por trás das montanhas — uma cena que parecia saída de um editorial de revista. O staff entende de timing: o brunch foi servido exatamente quando voltamos, com ovos benedictine e suco de maracujá fresco. A única observação? Gostaria de ter incluído mais um dia no itinerary — talvez parar em Rinca Island com mais calma. Mas isso só prova que o tempo ali é sempre curto demais. O Oracle entrega uma experiência que vai além do conforto: é sobre ritmo, discrição, e pequenos detalhes que mostram que pensaram em tudo.
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Daphne Brooks
🇳🇿Christchurch, NZ
Perfect for a Quiet Getaway
My wife and I booked Oracle Yacht for a babymoon, wanting beauty without strain. At six months, long hikes were off the table, but the gentle rhythm of sailing suited us perfectly. We spent a morning at Manjarite, where she floated in the calm bay while I snorkeled near the coral shelf. The boat’s layout made it easy to move between sun, shade, and cabin without climbing ladders or squeezing through tight spaces. The captain adjusted our route slightly to avoid afternoon swells, a small gesture that made a real difference. At Kalong Island, we watched the bats spiral into darkness from the bow—no commentary, just quiet presence. The food was consistently thoughtful: house-made tofu, turmeric broths, ripe papaya. One observation: the ensuite door doesn’t fully seal, so sound carries slightly. But in a way, that added to the openness, the sense of being close to the sea. We left feeling reconnected—not just to each other, but to a slower way of being.
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Lina F. Winkler
🇩🇪Siegen, DE
Perfekte Babymoon-Auszeit auf der Oracle Yacht
Die Oracle Yacht war die ideale Wahl für unsere Babymoon-Reise – ruhig, exklusiv und mit einer Atmosphäre, die Entspannung sofort zuließ. Als Paar aus Siegen, das Wert auf Privatsphäre legt, schätzten wir besonders die Master Suite mit direktem Zugang zur Achterterrasse. Die 35 Meter lange Phinisi von 2019 überzeugt durch klare Linien und dezentes Luxus-Design, kein überladenes Interieur, sondern viel Licht und natürliche Materialien. Unser itinerar führte uns von Sebayur Island nach Bidadari Beach, wo wir fast eine Stunde im türkisfarbenen Wasser trieben – ein absoluter Moment der Ruhe. Der Kapitän wusste genau, wann Ebbe war, sodass wir trockenen Fußes auf die Riffe laufen konnten. Unsere Kinder (4 und 7) liebten die Ausfahrt nach Rinca Island, wo wir mit Guide Komodos beobachteten, ohne im Touristenstrom zu stehen. Einzig der Wi-Fi-Empfang war schwach – kein Problem für uns, aber jüngere Gäste könnten das bemängeln. Die Crew servierte jeden Morgen frischen Mangosaft, und das Abendessen unter Sternen auf dem Oberdeck war pure Magie. Vielleicht ein Tag zu kurz – wir hätten gern noch Batu Bolong mitgenommen. Doch insgesamt ein rundum stimmiger, ruhiger Trip, der genau das bot, was wir suchten: Distanz, Schönheit und Zeit.
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Charlotte Quinn
🇦🇺Darwin, AU
Serene Escape on Oracle Yacht
Sailing the Komodo archipelago aboard Oracle Yacht was precisely the reset we needed. As a family with two young boys, I’d been wary of how much they’d truly appreciate a ‘slow travel’ pace—but the crew’s quiet attentiveness, paired with stops like Kalong Island at dusk, held their awe. Watching the bats spiral into the twilight while the yacht floated silently—no engines, just breeze—felt like a rare moment of collective stillness. Oracle Yacht’s layout made it easy: the open deck became their play zone by day, and the cabins, though compact, were cleverly designed with storage for toys and extra towels. We anchored at Gili Lawa Laut for snorkeling, and even the shallows teemed with life—my six-year-old spotted a turtle before I did. One note: Wi-Fi, as expected, was nearly non-existent, which suited us, though my partner did miss checking in with the office. If anything, it reinforced why we came. The chef’s coconut-based curry on our final night—paired with a local mangosteen juice—lingered longer than the trip itself. We’d trade another week of city routine for just one more sunset off Manjarite.
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Osric Varley
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Private Moments di Pink Beach & Oracle Yacht
Oracle Yacht beneran jadi sanctuary buat kami berdua. Sebagai pasangan newlywed, butuh space yang intimate dan well-curated, dan semua itu ada di sini. Waktu di Pink Beach, the sand feels like powdered silk—sunset-nya bikin kami berdua silent, just holding hands. The crew quietly set up a private dinner di deck, candlelight with local seafood grilled sempurna. Padar Island juga worth it, meskipun trekking-nya agak intense, tapi view dari atas? Absolutely cinematic. Kabin utama luas, linen-nya high-thread count, dan AC-nya super quiet—penting banget buat quality rest. Hanya satu note kecil: wifi di tengah laut memang limited, tapi honestly, itu justru membantu kami disconnect and reconnect with each other. Would’ve loved one more day—time flies when you’re in this kind of serenity.
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Yazeed Al-Anzi
🇸🇦Riyadh, SA
تصوير احترافي في قلب كومودو مع Oracle Yacht
كجزء من photography expedition، كان علينا اختيار يخت يوفر مرونة وموقع مثالي. Oracle Yacht وفّر كليهما. تمركزنا قبالة Castle Rock، حيث التصوير تحت الماء كان exceptional — الشعاب حية، والرؤية تصل إلى 20 متراً. من هناك، تحركنا إلى Manjarite للـ sunset shots، وكانت الإضاءة طبيعية بامتياز. الكابينة التي حجزتها صغيرة قليلاً مقارنة بالـ master suite، لكنها نظيفة ومريحة. الطاقم ساعدني في حمل المعدات، بل وخصصوا قارباً صغيراً لنقل الكاميرات بآمان. الـ drone shot من أعلى الصخور كان highlight الرحلة. فقط أتمنى لو بقينا يوماً إضافياً في Rinca، لالتقاط لحظات أفضل مع الـ wildlife. بشكل عام، التجربة كانت high-end، والتفاصيل مُهتمة جداً.
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