Taka Makassar: A Tidal Sandbank in Komodo National Park
Located in the heart of Komodo National Park, Taka Makassar is a small tidal sandbank that appears and disappears with the tide, creating a unique landscape for snorkeling, photography, and relaxation. With its white-to-pink sand and shallow turquoise water, Taka Makassar is a must-visit destination for any Komodo liveaboard or day-trip itinerary.
What is Taka Makassar?
Taka Makassar is a tidal sandbank, not a permanent island, within Komodo National Park. At low tide, it forms a crescent or 'number 9' shape, covering an area smaller than a football field. At high tide, it disappears completely under the sea. The sand transitions in Taka Makassar Komodo from bright white at the centre to a soft pink tinge at the water's edge, created by fine fragments of red coral mixed into the calcium carbonate sand.
Where is Taka Makassar?
Taka Makassar is located in the central zone of Komodo National Park, northeast of Komodo Island and between Komodo and Tatawa Besar Island, in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. From Labuan Bajo harbour on western Flores Island, the journey to Taka Makassar takes approximately 2–3 hours by modern speedboat, or 3–4 hours by luxury yacht phinisi.
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Rates as published on our legacy listing. Contact us for current availability, seasonal rates, and private-charter offers.
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| 7D6N Komodo Tour From Mill | IDR 60.5 |
| 9D8N Komodo Tour From Mill | IDR 60.5 |
| 11D10N Komodo Tour From Mill | IDR 60.5 |
| 9D8N Raja Ampat From | USD 6.400 |
| 7D6N Raja Ampat From | IDR 86.190.000 |
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