Gangga - Island Of Dreams

Len Deeley · Issue 90, May/Jun 2016 · pp. 55–58

Products mentioned: Nikon D300, Sea and Sea housing, Inon Strobes, Polaroid +4 close up lens filter

I was first introduced to Gangga Island Spa and Resort, NE Sulawesi, in 2004 by an Italian, travel agent. I decided to organise a trip to Lembeh for a week and then transfer to Gangga for another week, which is just a boat ride north with diving on the way so no dive time is lost. I organised a group of underwater photographers and the combination made for a very successful trip. While Lembeh is well known and rightly so, Gangga was less well known in UK, being mostly visited by Italians, Germans and Japanese at that time. With excellent accommodation, food and facilities it is quite upmarket and still attracts honeymooners and guests who just want to get away to a small part of paradise, as well as divers. Since then I returned twice more with the two centre set up with underwater photographic groups. So it is fair to say that it is one of my favourite destinations. Therefore, in Decemb…