PADANG MAUSUI & TANJUNG BENDERA

Padang Mausui & Tanjung Bendera - Africa of Flores

Visit Padang Mausui Savanna in Mausui Village, Watunggene, Kota Komba, East Manggarai - vast grasslands, fresh air, buffalo herding, panoramic views, and Tanjung Bendera viewpoint.

Location:
Located in Mausui Village, Kelurahan Watunggene, Kota Komba District, East Manggarai District, this destination offers a different nature experience than other tourist attractions in Flores that are more dominated by beaches and mountains. Address: 4QHC+43R, East Manggarai Regency, Watu Nggene, Kota Komba.

What Makes It Special:

Padang Mausui Savanna:
Amazing charm of nature - once arrived in Mausui Savannah, tourists will be offered a vast panoramic nature with grasslands that extend as far as the eye can see. Padang Mausui is a very beautiful grassland accompanied by fresh air.

• Vast African-like Savanna: Grasslands extending to horizon, like in Africa but in Flores

• Local Life: Kerbau di padang savana mausui - you will see water buffaloes herded by locals, cattle grazing - authentic Manggarai pastoral life

• Tranquil Atmosphere: As you wander through the savanna, you are enveloped by melodious sounds of birds and gentle rustle of leaves, creating tranquil atmosphere

• Breathtaking Panoramic Views: Where the horizon seems to stretch infinitely, painting stunning backdrop against azure sky - perfect for sunrise/sunset photos, drone, and camping

Tanjung Bendera Viewpoint:
Tanjung Bendera is the iconic viewpoint/cliff edge of Padang Mausui area - the highest point where you can see the entire savanna meeting the hills, often with an Indonesian flag (Bendera) planted there, hence the name. Best spot for 360° view!

How to Get There:

• From Ruteng: ∼3-4 hours drive to Kota Komba (East Manggarai)

• From Borong (capital of East Manggarai): ∼30-45 minutes to Mausui Village

• Nearest stay: Leko Lembo Guesthouse 3.4km from Savana Mausui, Waelengga area

• Access by motorbike/car + short walk. Road is partly bumpy but worth it.

Tips: Visit in dry season (May-Oct) for golden savanna color. Bring hat & sunscreen - no trees! Best in late afternoon for sunset + buffalo returning home.

Perfect for overland Flores Timur explorers doing Borong - Maumere route!

Keywords: Padang Mausui, Tanjung Bendera, Savana Mausui, Kota Komba