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Gili Selang

Gili Selang isn't really a Gili at all, it's more of a big rock sitting off Lombok’s eastern coast. It’s a drift diver's playground, no doubt about it. We usually find ourselves flying along the outer wall here, the current pushing us past some really striking soft corals – purples, yellows, and oranges that just pop against the blue. You’ll spend a lot of time looking out into the open water; we’ve seen everything from schooling mackerel to big dogtooth tuna here. The reef itself is a mix of rock and coral, with some impressive staghorn formations and quite a few small giant clams tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for Gardiner's headshield slugs, too – they're always a neat find. Visibility averages around 17m, which is good enough to appreciate the scale of the wall as you zip by. This spot is definitely one for the experienced diver who loves a good current and the thrill of big pelagic encounters.