DIVE
BALI
WITH REEFCOMBER TOURS
TULAMBEN   -  LIVEABOARD: KARARU

The tiny volcanic island of Bali is one of the most physically beautiful and culturally rich places in the world. The balmy climate, lush green ricefields and lavish productions of the Hindu - Balinese cultural calendar never fail to charm visitors.  The island of Bali was shaped by the action of volcanoes, which produced the rich black soils that nourish Bali's beautiful and productive rice paddies. Just 8 - 9 degrees south of the equator, Bali is always warm, a mean 27.2 degrees. Humidity is at a constant 75%.
Against the dramatic backdrop of three volcanoes and luxuriant green rice fields surrounded by the deep blue of the Indian Ocean, Bali is an ever enduring exotic festival of colour, spices and pageantry of coral walls and colourfully assorted fish life. Accommodation is at one of Bali's premier resorts and spas, right on the water's edge - discover Mimpi Tulamben.

Diving :

The water temperature in Bali is a comfortable 23 - 26 degrees.
The Liberty Wreck - Just 30 metres from the beach, is a  World War I cargo ship stretched along 100 metres of sloping sand. She ran aground in 1942, where she stayed until 1963, when the volcano - Gunung Agung exploded and pushed the Liberty off the beach, splitting her hull in two. As you descend, you are met by a colony of spotted garden eels, swaying in the current. Your welcoming committee is made up of several species of snubnose, chubs, sweetlips, parrotfish and sergeant majors. Electric blue neon damsels stand out vividly against the black sand and rocks. The black sand bottom around the wreck makes an excellent background for fish photos. The hull of the wreck has lots of large holes, making it easy to explore the vessels innards. The treasures of Tulamben are in the hundreds of species of fish that have become semi - tame and used to divers. Other fish that are regularly sighted on the wreck are tuna, bonito, emperors, jack, rays, huge wrasse, filefish and barracuda. Oceanic sun fish have also been spotted but this only happens on special occasions. With a bit of patience, you can get close to the skittish coral and foxface rabbitfish. Many of the cleaner stations around the wreck offer a good show. The cleaner wrasse will also indulge the occasional diver's teeth , but you are in for a long breath hold. A night dive on the Liberty, at full moon will be one of the most memorable dives you will ever make. Flashlight fish, hundreds of red eye shrimp, sleeping parrot fish, lionfish, map puffers and unicornfish.
Tulamben Wall - is a good coral wall just off the eastern end of the beach. The wall has a tremendous variety of fish life and the wall is  known for its rare species, including the beautiful comet. A fish with elaborate finnage and a false eye spot which helps it mimic the spotted moray eel.
Napoleon Reef is a flat topped underwater mound, It rises to about 5 metres short of the surface. The reef is covered with sponges and corals including the great table - top. Cuttlefish are often seen at this site and occasionally mantas are seen feeding across the reeftop.
Other dive sites include Kubu drop off, Amed, Menjangan Island.

Tulamben Bay Package :

DAY ONE - FRIDAY (Other departure days available)
Meet at Johannesburg International Airport for our afternoon flight to Kuala Lampur.
Departs 14h05
DAY TWO - SATURDAY
Arrive Kuala Lampur at 06h10 and wait in transit for our flight to Bali - Denpasar Airport at 09h45. On arrival in Bali we will be transferred to Mimpi Resort in Tulamben Bay.
DAY THREE - SUNDAY - DAY SEVEN -THURSDAY
The next seven days will be spent sunning ourselves and diving the excellent coral walls and shipwrecks.
DAY 8 - FRIDAY
Transfer to Denpasar airport for our afternoon flight to Kuala Lumpur. We arrive at 17h00 and then can do some duty free shopping in Kuala Lumpur airport, finish our logbooks or just snooze.
DAY 9 - SATURDAY
Early morning departure from Kuala Lumpur at 01h05 and, magic - we arrive home at 05h25, the same day. What a wonderful experience!

     

Cost :

Flight arrangements:
Return economy class flights on Malaysian Airlines:
Johannesburg - Kuala Lumpur 13h40 05h40* next day
Kuala Lumpur - Denpasar 08h30 12h30
Denpasar - Kuala Lumpur 18h35 21h35
Kuala Lumpur - Johannesburg 01h05 05h40
Flight rates subject to change and excluding departure taxes R3780
Departure taxes R179 - South Africa
Departure taxes Malaysia - R260
Please note that flight times herewith are approximates

LAND ARRANGEMENT COSTS:
7 nights accommodation, return airport transfers and breakfast
DELUXE COTTAGE R2990 per person sharing
9 nights accommodation, return airport transfers and breakfast
DELUXE COTTAGE R3900  per person sharing
10 nights accommodation, return airport transfers and breakfast
DELUXE COTTAGE R4200  per person sharing

Excludes dives, visas, personal expenses, airport taxes.
Lunches excluded : optional at an additional cost of R95 per person per day.
Dinners excluded : optional at an additional cost of R111 per person per day.

DIVING
Liberty wreck: 1 Dive: R290     2 Dives: R520
Mimpi Coral Reef: 1 Dive: R290    2 Dives: R520
Coral Wall and drop off:  1 Dive: R290    2 Dives: R520
Long Boat Dive: 1 Dive: R320   2 Dives: R500
Night Dive: R320
Amed/Jemeluk Bay (boat or car) R530
Gili Selang (by boat) R740
Gili Toa Pekong (by car and then boat) R740
Gili Biaha (by car then boat) R740
Menjangan Island (car and then boat) R880
Nusa Penida Island (car and then boat) R2010
All excursions outside Tulamben bay include equipment, transport, refreshments and guide.

What's Included? :

* Transfers DENPASAR AIRPORT / MIMPI RESORT / AIRPORT
* 6 Nights accommodation with Breakfasts at Mimpi Resort

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Flights, Dives, Visa for Indonesia, Airport Taxes, Meals not specified, Sightseeing Kuala Lumpur and Bali, Diving Equipment.

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Kararu Liveaboard :

Special Offer:
*** ALL 7-NIGHT CRUISES FROM NOW UNTIL JUNE 28, 2001***
***50% DISCOUNT (OFF THE DIVER-RATE) FOR THE SECOND PERSON SHARING A CABIN***

Kararu Dive Voyages sails from the majestic island of Bali to one of the world’s most diverse and interesting marine and wildlife parks. The Komodo National Park is a world heritage site. This remote and unchanged part of Indonesia offers unique natural beauty both above and below the sea. The Park is home to a rare diversity of animals, including a population of some 5,000 Komodo Dragons. Our cruises incorporate a half-day walking tour, into the forests of Komodo Island to see the prehistoric dragons in their natural habitat. However, it is under the water that experts have come to accept that this world heritage site, the Komodo National Park offers such an inexhaustible array of marine life that they now believe it one of the centres of global marine bio-diversity.

Whether you are making your first trip to the area, are a seasoned traveler to the region or an avid photographer our guides will lead you to secret places and reveal the minute details only people intimately familiar with a destination can. We are dedicated to details, both above water and below. With over ten year’s experience in these waters our dive masters bring not just knowledge but an enthusiasm to their work that is infectious. Tropical diving at it’s very best.

Our 7 night unlimited-diving cruise departs from Bali by express ferry to the small island of Gili Meno. Guests can either opt for a few days before or after their cruise exploring either Bali or Lombok above or below water. The cruise sails past some of the most dramatic volcanic ranges in the world and guests are treated to a feast of wildlife both above and below the water. Whether it be discovering new underwater critters in the Komodo National Park, walking in the forests of Komodo Island to see the Jurassic dragons, watching a sea eagle swoop from a cliff face to make a catch or exploring a remote white-sand beach; our cruise promises a true adventure.

Our 11-night cruise is aimed at the diver who wants to spend more of their holiday underwater. The trip starts and ends in Bali and again offers unlimited daily diving. However, the extended schedule allows you to spend more time diving the sites of the Komodo National Park and exploring the unique diversity of wildlife in this region.

Whether opting for a 7 night or an 11 night cruise, Kararu Dive Voyages takes pride in adding a new dimension to your diving. Dedicated to showing our guests the details of this stunning underwater world, Kararu Dive Voyages guarantees that your holiday will be a mind opening experience.

Cost :

What's Included? :

* Transfer from Bali - Gili Meno by high speed ferry
* Nights accommodation, meals and unlimited diving
* Walking tour of Komodo Island
Rates are per person per night and must be multiplied by either 7 or 11 for the relevant departure.

Kararu Dive Voyages’ vessel the Sea Safari III is a 35m (115ft) wooden, Indonesian Pinisi-rigged Bugis Schooner constructed in 1998. Blending in perfectly with the environment, these boats are the most impressive fleet of wooden sailing vessels still in normal commercial work. Kararu Dive Voyages has utilized local traditions combined with luxurious interior designing and state of the art dive equipment to meet the specifications of a first class liveaboard.

Constructed with three decks the Sea Safari III gives you plenty of space to lose oneself; whether it is in the air-conditioned comfort of the large saloon or lazing under the shade of one of the ship’s huge sails. Take advantage of our top-deck bar while indulging in a spectacular tropical sunset. Relax and enjoy the comforts in our lounge area where an ample selection of fish and wildlife books, novels, travel guidebooks, current films and documentaries are at your disposal.
The 12 cabins have individual air-conditioning units and bathrooms, are teak wood-paneled and furnished using locally crafted wall hangings and artifacts from throughout the Indonesian Archipelago.
Our two on board compressors complete with air banks will ensure you unlimited diving at its best. Photographers can take advantage of our individual camera stations & charging facilities located far away from the hustle and bustle of other divers. Scuba diving equipment is available and on board in case necessary.

Kararu Dive Voyages welcomes you on board,
where your safety and well being is our commitment.

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dive trip call
André Nel

Tel: (011) 781 6520
Fax: (011) 781 6521
Email: info@reefcomber.co.za

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