Gunung Sabampolulu

Getting there: There are several ways to reach this mountain. The nearest airports are in Bau-bau (Buton island) and Raha (Muna island), both of which have flights from Makassar. From Bau-bau, the ferry leaves three times a week to Dongkala (East Kabaena) taking between 5 and 6 hours (Rp68,000). In 2021, the schedule is “departs Bau-bau at 0730 on Mon, Wed, Sat, and arrives Dongkala.” From Raha, you need to travel down to Mawasangka at the south-western edge of Muna island (3 hours from Raha). The ferry from Mawasangka to Dongkala also crosses 3 times a week on Mon, Wed, Sat, taking 2 hours and arriving at 1730 (Rp22,000). There is also a boat from Kassipute on the Southeast Sulawesi mainland leaving Tues, Thurs, Sun at 0700 and taking 5 hours to reach Dongkala. From Dongkala it is about 1 hour by motorbike to Desa Wisata Tangkeno. There is also a weekly night ferry from Tanjung Bira/Bulukumba in South Sulawesi taking 6 hours to reach Sikeli (West Kabaena). Sikeli is also around 1 hour by motorbike to Tangkeno.
Guides and GPS Tracks: Want a PDF version for your phone? Looking for a guide? Need GPS tracks and waypoints? Gunung Sabampolulu information pack can be downloaded here.
Trip planning assistance: Would you like Gunung Bagging to personally help you in arranging your whole trip? Please contact us here.
Permits: Register at Desa Tangkeno before starting your hike.
Water sources: Available below Pos 5, accessed via a junction (1,050m) before Pos 5 then down to the right, but quite a distance away from the main trail.

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