The Freediving or Scuba Diving Open Trip – Kenawa & Whale Shark is a 2-day, 2-night adventure. Lombok and Sumbawa are two different large islands, and the journey begins in Mataram, Lombok. From there, we travel approximately 10 hours to reach the whale shark village of Labuan Jambu in Sumbawa.

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Day 1:
01:00 am – Depart from Mataram, Lombok
07:00 am – Visit Kenawa Island (Photo & Video Shoot)
12:00 pm – Rest at Sumbawa Besar (Lunch included)
03:00 pm – Arrive at Labuan Jambu Hotel, Sumbawa (Hotel included)
07:00 pm – Dinner included

Day 2:
03:30 am – Board the diving boat to the whale shark spot (Breakfast on the boat included)
06:00 am – Dive at the Whale Shark spot
10:00 am – Boat trip back to Labuan Jambu
12:00 pm – Arrive at the hotel, rinse off (Lunch included)
02:00 pm – Return trip to Mataram (Dinner included)
00:00 am – Arrive in Mataram (Hotel excluded – optional) 

Scuba or freediving with whale sharks in the waters of Teluk Saleh, Sumbawa. Swimming alongside these gentle giants is more than just an activity—it’s a profound, once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Only a few places in the world offer such a rare and magical opportunity.

• Teluk Saleh is a nutrient-rich bay that attracts abundant plankton and small fish—the primary diet of whale sharks.
• The whale shark (Rhincodon typus), the largest fish in the world, can grow up to 12–14 meters long, yet it is a filter feeder, not a predator.
• The distinctive spot patterns on a whale shark’s skin are unique like human fingerprints, allowing scientists to identify and track individuals within the population.
• Studies show that whale sharks often gather in areas with a consistent food supply, such as around fishing platforms (bagan), where light attracts plankton at night.
• The bay is also home to spinner dolphins and mobula rays, which follow upwelling currents as part of their migration routes.

Kenawa Island is a small paradise that looks as if it were taken from a painting—with golden savanna hills, crystal-clear waters, and a breathtaking sunrise that captivates anyone who witnesses it.

• Kenawa Island features vast savanna landscapes and is surrounded by shallow waters that serve as a habitat for various species of both hard and soft corals.
• Several small reef fish—such as damselfish and clownfish—defend their territories with surprisingly aggressive behavior despite their size, demonstrating site fidelity, a strong attachment to specific locations.
• The seagrass beds around the island support the presence of green sea turtles and numerous juvenile fish, functioning as a natural nursery area for many marine species.