Moyo Island scenery
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Daybreak, looking out over Amanwana Bay to the southeast. Through the mist, Sumbawa is visible in the distance.
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Shell Beach viewed from Crocodile Head, looking west. A twenty minute walk from the tent compound.
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Jungle tree well equipped with spikes. Natives described this tree as being an excellent local source of red-colored hardwood.

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Faux jungle 'oranges'. Local Moyo Islanders advised that neither people nor animals nor even insects will eat these bright orange fruits.

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Labu Aji village. Near to Amanwana and home to many of the resort staff, this village is visited, by boat, on the way to the island's waterfall.

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Moyo waterfall near the island's center. A splendid day trip from Amanwana, these limestone pools offer indescribably refreshing swimming.

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Sunset over Amanwana Bay. The view from the shore by our tent, looking west. Crocodile Head is the point of rock in the distance (center).

 


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