Lombok Island in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province has many under-explored tourist destinations. One of them is Sesaot Tourism Village, in Narmada District, West Lombok.

Sesaot Village offers water sports that are worth visiting if you’re in Lombok. In 2019, the village was nominated for the Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Awards (ISTA).

Sesaot has a similar atmosphere to Suranadi, with cool air and fresh water making it a perfect destination for those looking to escape the city heat.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of water sports in one area called the Sesaot Community Recreation Center (Purekesmas). So, what natural beauty can be found in Sesaot Tourism Village?

Water Sports in Sesaot

As a cool and pleasant area, there are several water sports that are perfect for visiting with your loved ones. You can also bring food and have a picnic here. Here’s a list of water attractions in Sesaot.

Aik Nyet

Who doesn’t love soaking in cool water? The waters of Sesaot are the perfect solution. Aik Nyet Nature Tourism is the most iconic bathing spot in Sesaot Village. Aik Nyet offers extraordinary natural beauty. The area is surrounded by shady trees. Its geographical location in the highlands makes the water in Aik Nyet fresh and perfect for those who enjoy bathing.

Bunut Ngengkang

Unlike Aik Nyet, Bunut Ngengkang is a natural bathing pool whose water comes from a mountain spring. At certain times, the water in Bunut Ngengkang is a clear blue.

Soaking in Bunut Ngengkang will leave you feeling refreshed. If you need a break after soaking, visitors can sit and rest in the designated areas. There are many food stalls around the poolside offering snacks.

Those are some recommended water attractions you can enjoy when visiting Sesaot.

What’s in Sesaot?

taken from the official website of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sesaot offers a wealth of opportunities to explore. Besides the Community Recreation Center Natural Tourism, Sesaot Tourism Village also boasts other tourist attractions such as Taman Miring, the Vetong Hill Camping Ground, and Khasri Hill. Deep within the Sesaot forest are several waterfalls, including Tibu Sendalem Waterfall, Tembiras Waterfall, and Tibu Goa Waterfall. To support tourism, Sesaot Tourism Village also has MSMEs/Home Industry Groups that actively participate in developing the village’s potential to support the economy, including the “Waroh Maju Bersama” KUBe (Cultivating Business) and the “Pade Girang” Palm Sugar Group. Furthermore, Sesaot Tourism Village also offers several homestays, utilizing community land or houses, for tourists who want to spend the night.

You can also camp here, as the cool, refreshing waters and proximity to springs make it the perfect place for camping. Don’t worry, Sesaot offers numerous photo spots. For those of you who love nature, this place should definitely be on your wishlist if you go to Lombok.