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Kanawa Island vs Kelor Island: Reef or Ridge?
Kanawa Island vs Kelor Island comes down to one question, and it is not “which is nicer” — it is do you…
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Stargazing at Kanawa Island: Night Sky & Camping
Kanawa Island has no town, no street lighting, and — as of 2026 — no confirmed operating resort, which sounds like a…
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SiOra Booking & Komodo Park Quota for Kanawa Island
If your trip is Kanawa Island only, the short answer is: Komodo National Park’s new SiOra reservation system and 1,000-visitor daily quota,…
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Kanawa Island Jetty & Landing: What to Expect
The island’s jetty was dismantled by resort management in August 2024 after a government inspection of illegal levies on boats and tourists.…
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Kanawa Island History, Name & Who Manages It
Kanawa Island has been under private tourism management rather than run as a government park facility. The clearest documented account: bungalow infrastructure…
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Diving vs Snorkeling at Kanawa Island: Honest Call
Kanawa Island is genuinely one of the best snorkeling sites in the Komodo region — the reef wall starts within about 30…
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Baby Reef Sharks at Kanawa Island: Safe or Not?
Yes, the baby sharks routinely seen in the shallows at Kanawa Island are juvenile blacktip reef sharks, and they are not dangerous…
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Kanawa Island vs Bidadari Island: Which to Pick
Kanawa Island and Bidadari Island are both easy near-bay stops from Labuan Bajo, but they are not equivalent choices: Bidadari is closer…
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Kanawa Island for Seniors, Kids & Non-Swimmers
Kanawa Island is visitable for seniors, children and non-swimmers, but it is not a built-up, accessible-by-design destination: there is no jetty ramp,…
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How Big Is Kanawa Island? Size, Hill & Geography
Kanawa Island is approximately 32 hectares — the figure Indonesia’s national tourism portal and the East Nusa Tenggara provincial tourism office both…
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