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Pengah Kecil

Pengah Kecil is a proper Komodo dive, one where we often drop in expecting a gentle drift and find ourselves holding on. It’s a small, rocky island in the central part of the park. The current here can really pick up, so the dive strategy is always about finding the sheltered side. We’ve found ourselves tucked into a pocket, watching schooling fusiliers stream past in the blue, then turning our attention to the wall. This site really shines for the little things. The corals are intricate: plenty of staghorn, yes, but also delicate elegance corals and impressive brain corals forming a textured backdrop. Look closely at those branches; we’ve spotted bicolor blennies peeking out of their holes, and the nudibranchs here are often vibrant against the muted rock. On one memorable dive, we watched a pair of frogfish perfectly camouflaged on a sponge, barely moving as eagle rays glided past in the deeper water. It's a site that rewards a slow pace and a keen eye. Expect visibility to average around 14m, sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on the day. Pengah Kecil is a great choice for macro lovers who don't mind a bit of current to get there.