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Pulau MenjanganWest Bali National Park
A small island in West Bali National Park with clear water and coral walls, some of Bali's best snorkelling and diving. Here is how to get there and whether the drive is worth it.
Menjangan Island lies off the north-west coast of Bali, inside West Bali National Park. The island itself is uninhabited apart from small temples and wild deer, which gave it its name. What draws people is the sea: calm, clear water and coral walls that drop steeply close to the shore, making it one of the best places in Bali for both snorkelling and diving.
The catch is distance. Menjangan is a long drive from the south, so it makes sense only if you stay nearby, around Pemuteran or the national park, for two nights or more. It suits divers, snorkellers and anyone who wants a quieter, more natural side of Bali, and fits well with Munduk or an onward journey to Java.
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Drift along steep walls of hard and soft coral, with reef fish in clear water. Calm conditions make it suitable for confident beginners.
Several dive sites around the island suit all levels, with good visibility for much of the year. Book with a dive operator in Pemuteran.
Dry forest, mangroves and savanna on the mainland, home to the rare Bali starling. Explore with a park guide.
The nearby village is known for community coral restoration projects you can snorkel over from the beach.
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Customise My TripMost travellers drive from the south or come via Munduk and the north coast, staying near Pemuteran. Boats to the island leave from the national park.
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The dry season, from about April to November, brings the calmest seas and the best visibility for snorkelling and diving. The north-west coast is drier than much of Bali, so even the wet season can have good days.
A general guide. Weather varies from year to year, and we plan each route around the season.
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Ask us on WhatsAppFor snorkellers and divers, yes, as long as you stay nearby for at least two nights. As a day trip from the south it means around eight hours on the road, which we do not recommend.
The calm water and shallow reef tops suit confident swimmers and beginner snorkellers. Beginner divers can take introductory dives with a qualified instructor.
Pemuteran, a quiet village on the north-west coast, is the usual base, with resorts and dive centres close to the national park. Your travel consultant will help you choose.
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