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south for 5km to reach a major junction, signed straight on for
Tanjung Ringgit
- a very re-
mote beach at Lombok's southeastern tip - and right for another 7.5km to
EKAS
.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: EKAS AND THE SOUTHEAST
PENINSULA
By bemo or boat
Irregular bemos link Ekas and the main road at Sepapan but the most com-
fortable way to get there is by boat from Awang.
ACCOMMODATION
Jeeva Beloam
Tanjung Ringgit 0815 4740 4686,
jeevabeloam.com
.
You can't get fur-
ther away from things than at this stunning beach camp in a private cove at the southeastern
point of Lombok, 90min drive from the airport. The eleven large and comfortable
beruga
A-
frame rooms are made with recycled wood and
alang-alang
thatch, with open-air bathrooms
and a/c in the evening. A few are set on the beach, the rest on the hillside. Apart from water-
sports, hiking and bi
king,
the only thing you can do is relax. Room rates include full board
and airport transfers.
$299
Sanctuary in Lombok
Ekas 0812 3768 0189,
sanctuaryinlombok.com
.
This remote,
deluxe resort consists of two sections, 20min walk apart: a variety of clifftop chalets and vil-
las with fantastic views, and six further rooms and a beautiful spa at beach level near the
Inside Ekas surf break. Both areas have a pool and restaurant, for guests only. The electricity
generator is switched off at night, but the breeze usually keeps the rooms cool enough. The
full-board rates include transport from t
he ai
rport, watersports equipment rental, boats to the
waves and a massage every second day.
$136