SANO NGGOANG CRATER LAKE

Sano Nggoang  crater lake is located altitude of 750 meters above the sea level, and it lies around 60

kms or 3 hours drive from Labuan Bajo. The total are of Sano Nggoang and surroundings are 5,500 hectares, and it is to be the home of many species of Fauna and Flora. The lake is the main attraction because it has high sulfur content. A pungent sulfur smell will smell around the lake area. Therefore, bathing for skin health is one of the main objectives to travel to this lake. For bathing, there are hot springs at the end of this lake. In addition to the bath, there are many activities you can do here, among other things recreation with horses back riding around the lake, bird watching, trekking, and photography. From various activities we can do, enjoying the scenery is an interesting thing to do especially the nature and forests around the lake are still fairly natural and beautiful. For around the lake, you can ride a horse or trekking to enjoy the view of the lake from a higher place.

How to get there:

Follow the main road from Labuan Bajo to Ruteng. At the crossroads after approximately 35km, turn right in the direction of Werang. The distance from the intersection to Werang is approximately 10.5km, and it is a further 16.5km from Werang to the actual lakeside. This last section takes approximately 1 1/2 – 2 hours by motorbike, and 3 1/2 – 4 hours by foot. Please note that the road condition is poor, starting from the intersection on the main road. It may be difficult or even impossible to pass this part of the road during the rainy season. If you are traveling by local transport, it is recommended that you take an ojek in Werang for the remaining distance to the lake.