North Sulawesi: Nimanga River

A. Brief Information

Nimanga River is one of the most favorite tourism destinations in the North Sulawesi. It has been popular as it is used for any kind of extreme sports and other activities. It will be great experience for having an extreme sport such as rafting along the river. If you are not eager to do that, you may spend the night with friends or family in the campground by building tents while enjoying the beauty of its natural environment.

B. Distinctive Features

It is so wonderful to do some activities while enjoying the beauty of its nature. You will find two waterfalls located in two villages, Tincep village and Timbukar village. The waterfall located in Tincep village is 70 meters in height from earth surface while another one is about 90 meters from earth surface.

It will need approximately 5 to 6 hours to do rafting along the river. You will see some rare species such as Macaca Niagra (Monkey that can only be found in the North Sulawesi), Tarsius that is regarded as the smallest monkey in the world and many groups of birds. You may also observe the process of the traditional alcoholic drink fermentation that is well known as “Cap Tikus.” In the end of the trip passing the river, we will be offered with the beauty of National Sea Park while enjoying the attraction of Duyung Dugong in the middle of the thick mangrove forest.

C. Location

The Nimanga River can be found in the Timbukar village, in the district of Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.

D. Access

To reach the destination, you can take any accessible public transportation for approximately three hours from Manado city.

E. Accommodation and Other Facilities

There are hotels and natural tourism agencies in the vicinity of the location.

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