Dive centre · Kepulauan Selayar · Indonesia
5.013 Google reviewsSelayar Scuba School, Belajar Diving Selayar
Dive into the untouched biodiversity of the Taka Bonerate National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, with an established SSI partner.
What sets this centre apart
- Official SSI training partner
- Located within a UNESCO biosphere reserve
- Established operational history since 2010
- Access to Taka Bonerate National Park
- Availability of equipment hire including wetsuits and regulators
- Offers land-based exploration including caving and trekking
- Regular sightings of blacktip reef sharks
Selayar Scuba School, Belajar Diving Selayar about the centre
Selayar Diventure serves as a gateway to the Kepulauan Selayar and the Taka Bonerate National Park. This region is geographically positioned between the well-known parks of Komodo and Wakatobi, offering a more remote and preserved alternative for those seeking wilder marine environments.
The area is defined by its status as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, which helps maintain the high level of biodiversity found across the reefs. Whether you are looking for reef exploration or land-based adventures like trekking and cave exploration, the centre is positioned to access the diverse landscapes of the archipelago.
The club and its team
Operating since 2010, the centre has over 14 years of experience navigating the waters of Selayar. As an official SSI partner, they follow standardised training and safety protocols to ensure a professional environment for all divers.
The team focuses on safety and provides a range of activities that extend beyond the water, including snorkeling and land exploration. Instruction and guidance are provided in English to accommodate international divers.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Certification level
- autres
- Operating since
- 2010
- Website available in
- Indonesian
- Management
- English
- Equipment rental
- location d'équipement disponible
- Phone
- +62 821-8888-4788
- Address
- samping Museum Tanadoang Komplex Matalalang Cottage, Jl. Poros Bandara H. Aroeppala No.135, Bontobangung, Kec. Bontoharu, Kab. Kepulauan Selayar, Sulawesi Selatan 92811, Indonesia
- Official website
- selayardiventure.com ↗
Courses on offer
As an SSI partner, the centre offers a full range of training programmes. This includes entry-level certifications for those beginning their diving journey through to advanced training for more experienced divers.
Beyond standard scuba certifications, the centre's location allows for a variety of exploration-based activities, including snorkeling and guided cave exploration.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides equipment hire for those not travelling with their own kit. Available rental items include wetsuits, fins, masks, and regulators to ensure you are fully equipped for your dives.
Shore-based facilities are available to support your diving activities, including areas to rinse your kit and prepare for your trips.
Dive sites with Selayar Scuba School, Belajar Diving Selayar
Taka Bonerate is a vast reef system located within the national park, characterised by extensive coral gardens growing on sandy substrates. It is a premier destination for those wanting to see healthy, large-scale reef structures in a protected biosphere.
Liang Kareta is a location well-suited for snorkeling and offers excellent opportunities to watch the sunset over the water. It provides a more relaxed environment for observing the local marine life near the surface.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Marine life around Kepulauan Selayar
The reefs around Selayar are home to various pelagic visitors, with blacktip reef sharks being a regular sight in the area. These sharks are often found patrolling the reef flats and near the shore.
The marine architecture is defined by healthy coral ecosystems. You will find a diverse array of corals providing habitat for a wide range of reef fish throughout the Taka Bonerate National Park.
Macro life and smaller inhabitants occupy the crevices of the reef, contributing to the high biodiversity that defines this UNESCO reserve.
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