Lets forget comforting world when entering modern conservation forests that
conceal a spectacular lagoon in East Java. Remote areas are famous among the travelers
named Sempu Island. Its location on the southern coast of Malang and administratively
entered Tambak Rejo Village, District Sumbermanjing Wetan.
Sempu Island is not far from Blue Spring Beach. From Malang, located approximately 80 kilometers and from the capital of East Java, Surabaya distance of approximately 180 kilometers. The island is covered with tropical trees covering an area of 877 hectares is a nature reserve which is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Center East Java (BBKSDA) and the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry. This place is officially recognized as a cultural heritage in 1928 during the reign of the Dutch East Indies.
Sempu Island is not far from Blue Spring Beach. From Malang, located approximately 80 kilometers and from the capital of East Java, Surabaya distance of approximately 180 kilometers. The island is covered with tropical trees covering an area of 877 hectares is a nature reserve which is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Center East Java (BBKSDA) and the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry. This place is officially recognized as a cultural heritage in 1928 during the reign of the Dutch East Indies.
The main attraction is the pretty little island is a lagoon located approximately
Segara Anakan 2.5 km south of the island. Hidden away
in dense tropical forests circumference, lagoon area of approximately 4 acres is a charming
place. White sandy beaches with blue water meets a quiet and separate from the
open sea because rocks surrounded. The water in the lagoon is calm Segara Anakan and hence is a perfect
place for swimming. With its remote location and path a bit difficult to access,
Segara Anakan presents an intimate and private atmosphere.
The
journey to Sempu is a challenging adventure anyone who wants to touch Laguna
Segara Anakan. The adventure begins by crossing the Strait of
Blue Spring Beach heading to the Gulf of Ants
(Ant Bay) on the
island of Sempu. From here, the journey continues through the muddy lines for two hours
through dense forests and across steep
and rugged road
before arriving at
the location of the lagoon.
Although the path through a rather difficult and
slippery but watching
the beauty efforts to offer beautiful hidden lagoons
is indeed worth fighting for. If you need a boat and guide services
for the island of Sempu, you can look it up in Blue Spring Beach area.
As a nature reserve, the island Sempu have different types of ecosystems ranging from coastal forest, mangrove forests, and tropical forests that dominate the whole island. Vegetation found on the island include Sempu Bendo (Artocarpus elasticus), Triwulan (Terminalia), WADANG (Pterocarpus javanicus), ketapan (Terminalia catappa), sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus), pandan (Pandanus tectorius), Mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata and Rhizophora apiculata), and many more. Interestingly, the name taken from the name Sempu said one of the types of trees found on the island, but the tree is almost hard to find now.
Sempu Nature Reserve is also home to wildlife, for example: Java monkey (Tracypithecus auratus), a black monkey (Presbitis Pyrrha cristata), Kera Gray / Grey Macaques (Macaca fascicularis), wild boar (Sus sp), deer (Muntiacus muntjak), deer / elk small (Tragulus javanicus), shrimp (Alcedo Athis), fish belodok (Periopthalmus sp), crab (Ocypoda stimsoni), and many more. There are also several types of reptiles, including giant lizards and snakes as well as several species of birds find shelter on the island.
As a nature reserve, the island Sempu have different types of ecosystems ranging from coastal forest, mangrove forests, and tropical forests that dominate the whole island. Vegetation found on the island include Sempu Bendo (Artocarpus elasticus), Triwulan (Terminalia), WADANG (Pterocarpus javanicus), ketapan (Terminalia catappa), sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus), pandan (Pandanus tectorius), Mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata and Rhizophora apiculata), and many more. Interestingly, the name taken from the name Sempu said one of the types of trees found on the island, but the tree is almost hard to find now.
Sempu Nature Reserve is also home to wildlife, for example: Java monkey (Tracypithecus auratus), a black monkey (Presbitis Pyrrha cristata), Kera Gray / Grey Macaques (Macaca fascicularis), wild boar (Sus sp), deer (Muntiacus muntjak), deer / elk small (Tragulus javanicus), shrimp (Alcedo Athis), fish belodok (Periopthalmus sp), crab (Ocypoda stimsoni), and many more. There are also several types of reptiles, including giant lizards and snakes as well as several species of birds find shelter on the island.
Located 80 km from the city of Malang, or approximately 180 km from Surabaya,
the capital of East Java, the best way to reach the island is by renting a car Sempu
or arrange package trips. The journey from Surabaya to Malang will take about 2
to 3 hours depending on traffic conditions.
From the center of Malang, still takes approximately 2 to 3 hours before you arrive at Blue Spring Beach, which is the departure point closest to the island Sempu. From Blue Spring Beach, you need to hire a boat that will take Sempu Island. Better yet, if you contact Pos Sempu Island Nature Preserve at Blue Spring Island to get a guide to Sempu. Boat rental rate of approximately 100,000, - with a capacity of up to 10 people. Make sure you specify the schedule pick-up or ask for a mobile number boatman to pick home.
There are two alternative paths you can take from Malang to Blue Spring. The first is to take the path of inter-city Bululawang-Turen Malang-Sumbermanjing Wetan-Blue Spring-Sempu Island. Both are Malang-Kepanjen-Gondanglegi-Turen-Sumbermanjing Wetan-Island-Blue Spring Sempu. The condition of the road from Malang to Turen in relatively good condition with plenty of directional signs leading to Blue Spring. From Blue Spring Turen to relatively narrow streets and little spotty, some roads are not in perfect condition, especially roads approaching the coast.
From the center of Malang, still takes approximately 2 to 3 hours before you arrive at Blue Spring Beach, which is the departure point closest to the island Sempu. From Blue Spring Beach, you need to hire a boat that will take Sempu Island. Better yet, if you contact Pos Sempu Island Nature Preserve at Blue Spring Island to get a guide to Sempu. Boat rental rate of approximately 100,000, - with a capacity of up to 10 people. Make sure you specify the schedule pick-up or ask for a mobile number boatman to pick home.
There are two alternative paths you can take from Malang to Blue Spring. The first is to take the path of inter-city Bululawang-Turen Malang-Sumbermanjing Wetan-Blue Spring-Sempu Island. Both are Malang-Kepanjen-Gondanglegi-Turen-Sumbermanjing Wetan-Island-Blue Spring Sempu. The condition of the road from Malang to Turen in relatively good condition with plenty of directional signs leading to Blue Spring. From Blue Spring Turen to relatively narrow streets and little spotty, some roads are not in perfect condition, especially roads approaching the coast.
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