Have you ever visited a beautiful lake in Indonesia before? Toba might come first to mind, but Weekuri Lake (Lagoon) is the one thing that comes to mind when East Nusa Tenggara is mentioned, especially if it is about tourism and the lake. Even the artist families like Anang Hermansyah’s have visited the lake.
If you want to visit the lake, this article is the best source to learn about. Here is the vital information about the lake.
Location
Weekuri Lake (Lagoon) is located in East Nusa Tenggara, the nearest province of Indonesia to Timor Leste. To be more precise, it is in the North Kodi sub-district, Southwest Sumb Regency.
If anyone wants to visit the regency or sub-district, the lake must not be missed!
Route
You should choose Tambolaka Airport as the destination and book the airplane ticket because the airport is only 42 km away from the lake.
There is another airport (Umbu Mehang Kunda), but it is located more than two hundred away from the lake. You can choose Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport if you are not only visiting the lake but also the other tourist spots.
If you go from Tambaloka Airport to the lake by car, it only takes one to two hours to arrive. The rented car usually costs between IDR 500k and IDR 700k (including the driver), while a rented motorcycle only costs between IDR 100k and IDR 200k.
Since the path to the lake is not always good, if you use your own car or private vehicle (not rent), it is advised to use a jeep or a car with high power capacity.
Sure, there might be some difficulty on the route, but you will soon realize that the effort is worth the sacrifice once you see the beautiful lake with your own eyes.
Amenities
The amenities are quite many in the lake, like a parking area, raft, and toilets.
Even though there are food sellers there, it is still advised to bring your own food.
1. Parking Area
If you bring your own vehicle, you can park in the parking area. Before arriving, there is a cloth seller who is originally from Sumba.
2. Raft
Raft maybe is one of the best facilities that are available in the lake. You can pay only IDR 20k to explore the beautiful lake with it.
3. Toilet
No need to worry about peeing.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the lake is in the afternoon when the weather is sunny or clear because you can enjoy a beautiful sunset view. Don’t take a risk visiting the lake when the weather is rainy or stormy. For your information, the operational hour of the lake is 08.00 a.m. till 05.00 p.m. (GMT+8).
If you are interested in studying a cultural event, make sure to visit the lake in February or March. During these months, the citizens of Sumba hold “Pasola” which is part of the Marapu traditional ceremony.
What You Can Do in Weekuri Lake (Lagoon)
After you have arrived at the gorgeous lake, this is what you can do.
1. Swimming
Of course, you can’t miss a swimming chance in such a clear and clean lake. The lake’s color is blue and green, which may be why the tourists are attracted to them.
If you bring your children, there are places where the depth is shallow (not too deep), so they can swim safely, but don’t forget to supervise them.
In fact, the lake itself contains a lot of salt, so you might float even without a lifebuoy to wear. It resembles the dead sea in the boundary of Israel, Palestina, and Jordan, which contains a high amount of salt, so the people can float without trying.
2. Take Photos
Such a beautiful view should be taken a picture. You can take a picture with your family or friends while swimming happily in the lake.
Don’t forget to upload it to social media, so many people will know there is such a splendid lake to visit.
3. Relax
The best way to spend your holiday is to relax to ease your mind.
There is a cave near the lake which many people usually use to relax. The cave contains stalagtite and stalagmite.
Don’t Forget to Keep It Clean
As a good visitor, don’t forget to keep the lake clean and don’t litter. Let’s preserve Weekuri Lake (Lagoon), the lake we love so much.
