Location
Gili Lawa is located in the north of Komodo Island, west of Flores. Gili Lawa is devided into two namely Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat which are opposite each othe. It’s the main gate from and to Komodo Island. Gili Lawa Island is also part of Komodo National Park which is one of the best tourist destination a in the island of Flores.
Landscape
Gili Lawa Laut has a white sand beach and underwater beauty such as coral reef and color fish which is good for snorkeling and swimming. Then, Gili Lawa Darat is panoramic views of the vast savanna forest. During the rainy season this expanse of savanna looks yellow, and at the turn of season its fresh green.
Whats the activity can be done here?
Gili Lawa is impressed by its stunning hilltop views, because of that you have to climb up to the top of the hill by passing tracks that are slippery and steep and very tiring. But your fatigue will pay off after arriving at the top of hill with a truly enchanting view. Besides trekking, you can also enjoy the snorkeling and diving to see the charm of the underwater life of Gili Lawa and you can relax by swimming freely to pamper yourself.
Preparation
Gili Lawa is far enough from Labuan Bajo harbor, and of course you will visit other tourist objects besides Gili Lawa Island. Therefore, boat is your main transportation to explore the islands. You can book a boat with komodotourboat.com as a boat charter operator in Labuan Bajo. You must prepare your personal things such as change of clothes, hat, trekking shoes, sunblock, sunglass, camera, phone charger, mosquito repellent and stock of drinking water. Diving and snorkeling equipment you can rent in Labuan Bajo