Takat Malang
Also known as: Taket Malang
Best time to dive
April to November; December to March
What you might see
- Flamboyant cuttlefishReliably seen
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - reef structures and marine life sit well below snorkeling depth (10m+) and the site is boat-accessed offshore
Safety notes
Current can change strength/direction quickly between coral heads, depth (down to 40m) increases narcosis/deco risk for less experienced divers, negative entry directly onto structure requires good buoyancy and orientation skills, possible thermoclines at depth
Permits & fees
Gili Eco Trust diving/eco levy ~IDR 50,000 (~US$5) per diver, funding marine patrols and mooring buoys across Gili dive sites
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Gili Air
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.