Takat Penyu

# Takat Penyu Dive Site, Gili Air

Takat Penyu is a popular shallow reef dive site located off Gili Air in the Gili Islands, North Lombok. This accessible dive spot features a gently sloping sandy bottom with coral formations and rocky outcrops, making it ideal for divers of all experience levels.

Divers typically explore depths of 5-20 meters, encountering vibrant hard and soft corals adorned with tropical fish species. The site is renowned for frequent sea turtle encounters, from which it derives its name “Takat Penyu” (Turtle Reef). Additional marine life includes reef sharks, groupers, snappers, fusiliers, and colorful reef fish.

The site benefits from generally calm conditions and good visibility, typically ranging from 10-20 meters depending on seasonal variations. Takat Penyu serves as an excellent choice for beginners and refresher dives while offering engaging exploration for experienced divers. The shallow depths allow for extended bottom time and comfortable navigation through the reef structure, making it a versatile dive site for the Gili Islands.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Common Water Monitor Varanus salvator tobin_sparling

Small Giant Clam Tridacna maxima erica_bleke

Two-striped Water Monitor Varanus salvator bivittatus tobin_sparling

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus peocro

Giant Frogfish Antennarius commerson edenkatz

Day Octopus Octopus cyanea edenkatz

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)