Sempu Island Nature Reserve and the beautiful Segara Anakan Secret Lagoon

Sempu

Located approximately 80 Km from Malang, or about 180Km from Surabaya, the capital of East Java, the best way to reach Sempu Island Nature Reserve is to rent a car or arrange a package tour. The trip from Surabaya to Malang will take approximately 2 to 3 hours depending on traffic conditions. From downtown Malang, it is about another 2 to 3 hours drive before you can get to the departing point to Sempu Island,at  Sendang Biru Beach. From the Sendang Biru beach you need to rent a boat that will take you to Sempu Island. It is best if you contact the Nature Reserve post at Sendang Biru beach since they will provide you with guide to lead you to Sempu Island. The boat will coast IDR 100.000 for the return trip and can accommodate up to 10 persons. Make sure you arrange the pickup time or get the boatman mobile phone number for the return trip.

There are two alternative routes you can take from Malang to Sendang Biru Beach. The first is to take the intercity road of Malang- Bululawang-Turen-Sumbermanjing Wetan-Sendang Biru-Sempu Island. The second is Malang-Kepanjen-Gondanglegi-Turen-Sumbermanjing Wetan-Sendang Biru-Sempu Island. The roads from Malang to Turen are in relatively good condition with plenty of signs leading to Sendang Biru Beach. From Turen to Sendang Biru the roads are narrow with a bit of ascending and descending track, some of the roads may not be in the perfect condition, especially nearing the Beach area.

Camping, is the only available option if you wishes to spend the night on Sempu Island since the nature reserve area intentionally does not provide any form of tourist facilities whatsoever. If you wish to camp within the nature reserve area make sure to check yourself in first at the nature reserve post, and prepare all the necessary logistics and other equipment. Do notice that sometimes the monkeys roam around the tents searching for food, so make sure all your logistics are safe. The nearest place to get them is in the city of Malang. Please refer to our find a hotel in Malang. 

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