Igo Nyoga

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

KKP3K Pulau Sali, Gane Barat Utara

Why dive here

With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - Igo Nyoga offers some of Halmahera's richest cave diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, November, December.

Marine lifeSea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Pufferfish · 131+ species recorded

Water28-30°C · warmest May, November, December

CharacterCave dive

StandoutDramatic cave topography

Makena Landing, or "Five Caves" as most of us call it, really shines for divers who appreciate the finer details of an easy shore dive. We love the labyrinth of swim-throughs and small caverns here, making it feel like you’re exploring a secret world. At only 10m deep, it’s a perfect spot for extended bottom times, letting you properly search out the smaller stuff – like the Leopard Blennies peeking from crevices or the colourful Orangetail Filefish camouflaged against the coral. What makes it special is the unique light play inside the caves; sunlight filters down in shafts, illuminating schools of Brick Soldierfish that often pack the ceiling. You’ll frequently bump into Green Sea Turtles, of course, resting on ledges or cruising slowly past. Our pick for the best experience? Go early in the morning, before the crowds, when the water is calmest and the light is at its most dramatic. Just watch your buoyancy in the tighter spots – it’s easy to kick up the silt if you’re not careful.