Kenawa Island looks like a thorn that emerges from theocean. This small island does have a unique contour that cannot be found on anyother islands.
Kenawa Island has been widely known among (mostly)Indonesian domestic tourists because of its unique topography. This island ismainly a grassland that has a hill at the end. Here are some brief facts youneed to know about Kenawa Island.
Location and how to get there
Kenawa Island is located on Alas Strait, between the islandsof Lombok and Sumbawa. The location of Kenawa Island is closer to Sumbawa soadministratively, Kenawa Island is part of Poto Tano district, West SumbawaRegency.
Although it is located between two relatively large islands,it is still rather complicated to reach Kenawa. If you depart from the port ofPringgabaya Lombok, you must transit at the port of Poto Tano on Sumbawa Islandbefore then crossing to Kenawa.
The charm of Kenawa
When you come to this island, you will find a long woodendock. The dock will lead you to a lovely white sand beach and eventually to agrassland. Almost all of the island is indeed a grassland. There is a path thatwill lead you to a hill.
Wherever you cast your sight, you will see a beautiful seaview. If you walk along the path until it reaches the top of the hill, thescenery you see will be very stunning. Not only the blue sea, but you can alsosee many other islands around Kenawa.
Camping ground
On the edge of the Kenawa grassland, there are many hutsthat you can use to shelter from the sun and rain. However, many tourists comehere with the intention to camp, to enjoy a night under a starry sky in themiddle of the ocean. Camping is allowed on this island, with various strictrules.
If you come during the dry season, the grass on this islandcan be very dry so you are not allowed to start a fire. You are not allowed toleave any form of garbage here. In addition, you must also use reliable tentsbecause the wind here can blow at high speed.
Tips
If you want to come to Kenawa Island, you should make goodpreparations. Research and find the best route you have to take, and bringadequate supplies because there is no accommodation on the island. If you donot bring camping equipment, you should not stay overnight on Kenawa Islandbecause the wind can be very harsh.
Make sure you bring photographic equipment because thisplace is very photogenic. Kenawa Island’s topography is very unique and youwill not be able to find similar scenery elsewhere. Take as many photos aspossible here. Kenawa Island is especially good if photographed from aboveusing a drone.
Kenawa Island is a small, simple island. This island hasbeautiful white sand beaches, grasslands, and a small hill. You will need aconsiderable effort to get to this island, but all paid off when you see thewonder that is Kenawa Island.