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Mini Wall

Mini Wall is one of those sites we always recommend to newer divers in Komodo, or anyone looking for a slightly more relaxed experience without sacrificing the Komodo punch. It’s exactly what it sounds like, a mini wall, but don’t let the ‘mini’ fool you into thinking it’s boring. We usually drop in near the north end, letting the gentle current (most days, anyway) carry us south. The wall itself is a collage of hard corals: intricate birdsnest, branching staghorns, and big brain corals. Look closely for those tiny Thyca crystallina nudibranchs; they're delicate and often overlooked. It’s not about the big pelagics here, though a cruising reef shark isn't unheard of. This site is about the details, the smaller life nestled in the corals. We often see boring clams tucked into crevices, their iridescent mantles flashing blue and green as you pass. Keep an eye out for chocolate chip sea stars clinging to the rock face, too. It’s a comfortable, easy drift, perfect for practicing buoyancy and really taking your time to observe. The top of the wall, around 5-10 meters, is brilliant for a longer safety stop, covered in healthy stony corals and often buzzing with small reef fish.