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Taka Makassar Sandbar on a Lamborajo Boat
Updated 20 October 2026
Taka Makassar is a crescent-shaped sandbar ringed by shallow reef. It sits on both Lamborajo routes: after Komodo on private day 2, and right after Manta Point on open-trip day 1. The tide decides whether there is any sand to stand on.
Taka Makassar: a sandbar stop on both routes
On a private 3D2N the sandbar follows the Komodo trek on day 2 and comes before Manta Point. The open trip, printed for Lamborajo 1 and Lamborajo 2, runs it the other way around: Manta Point first, then Taka Makassar, then the Padar trek, all on day 1. Lamborajo 3 runs the open trip as well, and its route comes to you in writing.
A crescent of sand sits in the middle of the water with shallow reef around it. The two stops are paired on both routes because they lie close together.
Sailing time is identical on all three boats, since each prints a cruising speed of 7 to 10 knots.
- Best window
- morning
- Time ashore / in water
- 30–60 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Depth
- 1–5 m
- Current
- mild
- Tide
- Depends on tide
- Busiest months
- July, August
What it is not: the sandbar is visible only at low tide · not a place to walk if the tide is high: it may be underwater
Tide and time on the sand
The bar shows only at low tide. At high tide it can sit underwater, and the stop turns into a snorkel in shallow water with no beach.
The captain reads the tide and sets the time ashore. That is why the Manta Point and Taka Makassar order swaps on some days, and why nobody should plan a precise hour here.
Depth over the reef runs from about 1 to 5 meters, with a mild current. A snorkel of 30 to 60 minutes fits comfortably.
Real photo from a trip booked with PT Komodo Explorer Indonesia · 12 photos
What to bring ashore
There is almost no shade on the bar. A hat, reef-safe sunscreen and a bottle of water come ashore with you, and a light shirt does more than a second layer of cream.
Mask and snorkel come ashore too. The shallow reef makes this the easiest snorkel on the route, which suits children and nervous swimmers.
Leave phones and cameras in a dry bag until the tender has landed. Wet sand and spray reach everything.
What Taka Makassar is not
It is not a place to walk when the tide is high, because the sand is then under water. It is not a shaded stop, and it is not a current snorkel like the one at Manta Point.
It is also not a stop with a fixed length. The tide decides how long the bar stays above water, and the captain tells the group when to return to the tender.
Budget for the ticket on top of the fare: IDR 250,000 per international visitor per day, with Indonesian citizens at IDR 50,000 on weekdays and IDR 75,000 on weekends and public holidays.
FAQ
When does the Taka Makassar sandbar appear?
At low tide only. At high tide it can be underwater, and the captain adjusts the plan.
Is Taka Makassar a good stop for children?
Yes for the snorkel, because the reef is shallow and the current mild. Shade is minimal, so hats and sunscreen matter.
Which day is Taka Makassar on?
Day 2 of the private 3D2N, between the Komodo trek and Manta Point. On the open trip printed for Lamborajo 1 and Lamborajo 2 it is on day 1, after Manta Point. Lamborajo 3's open-trip day is set in writing.
Does the boat I pick change the time at the sandbar?
No. Tide and the captain set the time ashore, and all three boats print the same cruising speed.
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