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Tatawa Kecil

Tatawa Kecil, for us, is one of those sites where you jump in and immediately feel the energy of Komodo. It’s got that classic Komodo mix of current-swept corals and big fish action. We love dropping in on the north side, letting the water push us over the shallow reef, keeping an eye out for manta rays cruising in the blue. The hard corals here are fantastic, lots of robust staghorns and thick table corals, providing shelter for sweetlips and schooling fusiliers that can be so dense they almost block out the sun. Keep your eyes peeled for pygmy seahorses tucked into gorgonians if the current isn’t ripping too hard. It’s not an easy dive, that current can be a serious ride, but for experienced divers who enjoy a bit of drift, Tatawa Kecil delivers that quintessential Komodo rush. We usually find the best conditions, and fewest other boats, first thing in the morning.