Under parasols of tropical canopy, beside a luminous sapphire and turquoise sea, rests Moyo’s peaceful tented haven, Amanwana. Primal desires are fulfilled in comfort, leaving nature’s complexion to frame its privileged setting. Milky, pastel hued dawns give rise to azure, cirrus-streaked skies, dipping into blazonry sunsets towards Crocodile Head, all crowned at night by a brilliantly clear constellation. Home to many wild species, both aquatic and land, ensures that Amanwana is a slice of Indonesian island paradise.

Part of the incredible Aman Resort family, Amanwana Resort is located on Moyo Island, a small forested wildlife reserve ten miles off the coast of Sumbawa. This tented resort is a perfect blend of nature and luxury living. The "nature camp" (certainly like no camping you have ever experienced before!) has twenty spacious tented accommodations all exquisitely appointed in local teak and splendid other native features such as island art work.

Comfort is guaranteed with a king-size bed, two divans, writing desk and a large bathroom with two vanities. Each tent has a solid walls and foundation, and a double canvas roof. A hardwood deck, perfect for relaxing and taking in the green surroundings, completes the interesting structure.

Amanwana Resort`s open-air dining room and bar have beautiful sea views and serve a fresh Asian and Western food. For a romantic dinner for two, let one of the chefs prepare a campfire barbecue in front of your tent! You can relax with a professional massage, enjoy CDs in the music pavilion, sunbathe on the sundeck complete with a refreshing dipping pool, or choose from many of the more active pursuits.

Amanwana Resort`s PADI scuba diving facility has a great variety of dive trips, including night diving, deep diving and specialized underwater photography dives, and you can also dive right from the resort pier. The dive facility has a full range of equipped for rent, and offers many different dive courses.

This is a romantic, exclusive hideaway with each tent hidden away in fragrant gardens and tropical forest. Island cruises and sunset cruises are a great way to see more of the area. Take excursions to inland waterfalls and wildlife trails.

The island is blessed with abundance of flora and fauna and wonderful views to volcanic peaks in nearby islands. Hike among macaque monkeys, deer, wild ox and, if you are lucky, spot a boar. You cannot find a more perfect escape for ultra-discerning travelers than Amanwana.

The resort

In 1993 Amanwana based itself, stealing prime position, on the Indonesian island of Moyo, off the coast of Sumbawa to the east of Bali. The air of camp life is skillfully incorporated into luxuriant tents, designed with style and subtlety on a coral-stone deck. The tents are sided by walls of windows framed in teak with polished hardwood flooring and dreamy soft hues such as creams, beige, wheat and honey.

This is a wilderness hideaway, secluded in a cove overlooking Amanwana Bay and the Flores Sea. Diving and snorkeling, from the jetty and the camp’s vessels, is readily accessible, proffering a spectacular array of magical, iridescent and fascinating sea life: hawksbill and giant turtles, soft red coral, barrel sponges flaying green and yellow tips, enormous blue sea stars floating over the magenta tips of hard coral all surrounded by a myriad of tropical fish. The island is inhabited by a unique mix of jungle animals, from deer to wild boar to macaque monkeys, and a variety of spectacular bird life, including eagles and osprey. Walks into the wonders of Moyo’s jungle world begin at base.

Rooms
Twenty luxury tents lie scattered beneath a canopy of tropical forest on a secluded jungle beach. Paths link the tents to each other. Each spacious air-conditioned tent is open plan containing three distinct areas. A sitting area at the entrance has two large divans built into the front corners of the tent that can be made into comfortable sleeping beds for children, or, an additional adult. Positioned in the center is the king-size bed, behind which is a large writing desk. The bathroom area includes a shower, toilet and two separate vanity units. Ocean Front tents have fabulous ocean views whereas the Jungle Tent are set slightly behind and have jungle and ocean views.

Room Facilities

The camp’s 20 luxury tents are set down under a canopy of tropical forest. Each 58-square-meter tent starts with a solid-wall foundation, followed by a waterproof exterior roof and an interior one of canvas. A hardwood deck rimmed by coral stone surrounds each tent. Inside, the air-conditioned tents feature banks of windows, Indonesian island artwork, hardwood flooring, a sitting area with two corner divans, a king-size bed, a writing desk and a large bathroom with twin vanities. Sand paths link the tents to one another and to the dining room and reception.

Hotel Facilities

Facilities include a library, a gift shop and the Jungle Cove Massage area located by the sea under a roof of shady tamarind trees. There's also the bamboo-roofed music pavilion, a cozy and private nook for those musical moment. A fresh-water dipping pool is set in a forested grotto of coral-rock cliffs.

Cuisine

The Dining Room and Bar are located in an open-air pavilion facing the sea. Indonesian hardwood flooring and solid coconut pillars support the

tropical structure. A selection of Asian and Western food is served at breakfast, lunch and dinner. In season, a regular alfresco barbecue is available as are campfire dinners on the beach or jetty. Starlight dinner cruises can also be arranged. Drinks can be taken at the teak-top bar or in the comfy loungers adjacent to the dining area.

Music pavilion

Located at the far end of the camp, a few metres from the shoreline, the Music Pavilion is a forest sanctuary. Here, you can listen to music, order picnic lunch and a bottle of wine, enjoy afternoon tea or a sunset cocktail.

Library

The Library specialises in Indonesian art and culture, with a wide range of books on marine life. A laptop is available for Internet access.

Boardwalk

Snorkeling equipment, windsurfers, kayaks and Hobie cats are available from the thatched-roof bale close to the boardwalk. The boardwalk itself is furnished with beach chairs and shade umbrellas. A freshwater dipping pool is set against a wall of coral rock.

Dive centre

A variety of superb dive spots are easily accessible from Amanw

ana. Guests can organise their underwater program at the Dive Centre, which also offers a range of equipment.

Jungle cove spa

The Jungle Cove Spa is just off the beach and under shady tamarind trees. Simple coral-stone walls divide the outdoor centre into three treatment areas, each including a recessed soaking tub and a shower. All face out to Amanwana Bay. Enjoy a massage, a fresh-fruit facial or a Borneo body scrub while watching the clouds gather about distant Mount Rinjani.

Gift shop