Perama Tour News :: Exploring The Highlands of Flores in Wae Rebo

Have you ever seen a group of cone-shaped houses on a green hill in one of the videos about Indonesia? I bet you have seen it. That place is Wae Rebo located in Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia.

Wae Rebo is a traditional village located in the mountains of Flores Island in Indonesia, and it is known for its unique and well-preserved traditional architecture, cultural practices, and beautiful natural surroundings. Some of the reasons why Wae Rebo is gaining popularity among tourists are:

* Unique traditional architecture.

The village of Wae Rebo is known for its unique and well-preserved traditional architecture, which consists of seven cone-shaped thatched-roof houses called "Mbaru Niang". This type of traditional architecture is rare and unique, and is recognized as a cultural heritage of Indonesia.

*Cultural practices.

Wae Rebo is home to the Manggarai ethnic group, who have maintained their cultural practices and way of life for centuries. Visitors to Wae Rebo can experience the local culture, music, and dance, as well as traditional ceremonies and rituals.

*Beautiful natural surroundings.

Wae Rebo is located in a remote mountainous region, surrounded by lush forests and scenic landscapes. Visitors can enjoy hiking and trekking through the forest, and can also visit nearby waterfalls and hot springs.

*Sustainable tourism.

Wae Rebo has become a model for sustainable tourism in Indonesia, with community-based tourism initiatives that support the local economy and preserve the village's cultural and natural heritage.

Overall, Wae Rebo has been gaining popularity among tourists as a unique and authentic cultural destination that offers a glimpse into traditional life in Indonesia, combined with beautiful natural surroundings and sustainable tourism practices.

The 2D Visit Wae Rebo starts from Labuan Bajo at 06.00 in the morning. We will drive passing through the south coast area to Denge village. It is a small village on the foot of the mountain, our starting point for the four to five hours hike to Wae Rebo.

Then we hike uphill through the rainforest and reach Wae Lomba, a creek. The first stop after about one hour of hiking from Denge. Here sometimes we can hear the voices of Asian Paradise Flycatchers and other endemic birds. We proceed to Post 2 at Pocoroko with picturesque views towards the Sawu Sea in the south. It is the last place for cellular phone connection services. The last stop is at Nampe Bakok, a place where we have a complete view of the traditional village of Wae Rebo. Breathtaking!

Situated at around 1,100 meters above sea level and approximately 4-5 hour travel by foot from Denge village, Wae Rebo is completely surrounded by panoramic mountains and the dense Todo forest. This tropical forest is rich in vegetation, where you will find orchids, different types of ferns and hear the chirping of many songbirds. There is also no mobile coverage in this village, and the electricity is only available from 6 to 10 pm. The air is relatively cold, especially in the dry season.

On the next day, we will have breakfast prepared by the Wae Rebo locals. We then leave the village and go downhill to Denge. On the way back, we will stop at Cancar, which is a unique tourist spot that offers stunning landscapes. The farmers grow the rice in such a peculiar formation, making a unique shape as it consists of several farms and combines into the shape of the spider’s net.

Afterward, we drive back to Labuan Bajo passing through the northern part of Flores.

Dada Sabra S.
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2D Visit Wae Rebo

Published at 29 May 2023 15:43

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