Tanjung

Tanjung is traversed by a single two lane road that follows the west coast of the island from south of Ampenan and continues northward to circumnavigate Mount Rinjani in the north of Lombok and then traverses the greater part of the east coast toward the south.

The newly established Marina at Medana Bay has 25 mooring buoys in more than 5m of water for 35-45ft vessels and anchorage space for another 20 vessels.

The marina facilities were established in 2009. Soon after opening the facility hosted over 90 yachts during the September 2009 Sail Indonesia event.

• Medana Bay Marina, Medana Bay, Tanjung, Lombok Utara (Location: 8° 21.83'S 116° 07.75'E, (Traditional system: 8°21'50'S 116°07'45'E), ☏ +62 370 6610037, fax: +62 370 633564, admin@wisatasamudera.com. 

In late July 2010 participants of Sail Indonesia – Sail Banda 2010 set sail from Darwin Sailing Club in northern Australia. After congregating in Labuhan Bajo on the western tip of Flores in early September 2010 they travelled on to Medana Bay on the north-western coast of Lombok prior to moving on to Bali and Kalimantan. Medana Bay was an official stop-over on the 2010 and 2011 itineraries and is expected to be included again in the coming events.

The mooring basin is centred on 08°21.833’S and 116°07.750’E with an approach transit point almost due north at 08°20.432’S and 116°07.685’E. A current Sea Chart and sea approach tracks are available on the Marina's website . Medana Bay is sometimes called Teluk Dalam, meaning Deep Bay.

The Marina also provides on site accommodation services.

Bemos can be hailed down for short trips around the Tanjung area or further on to Bangsal and other destinations along the coast. Fares are inexpensive.

If travelling to Bangsal in a bemo, be aware that they do not call at Bangsal itself, but stop in nearby Pemenang, from where you can walk or ride a cidomo (horse cart) to Bangsal Harbour

Prices vary at times so try and watch what local customers are paying for a similar distance to your own and if really in doubt just include Rp 1,000-2,000 extra. If 'chartering' an empty Bemo to a particular destination, be careful to clarify the exact amount of payment required prior to getting on board. Bemos operate on the main coastal road, and at times may travel into some of the nearby kampungs and beach areas.

Many Bemo drivers are reluctant to venture further up the west coast than the northern end of Mangsit just north of Senggigi, as the passenger densities drop dramatically from there on. If you are travelling up the west coast from Ampenan or Senggigi toward Tangung the driver may want to turn back at some point if he does not have sufficient passengers.

Make sure you plan well for any trips around the area using public transport and ensure you have a means to contact a taxi service to return to your hotel should your travel plans become disrupted in the later hours of the afternoon or evening.

Bemos have normally stopped running by dusk on the west coast of Lombok.

Travel agents can also get you on semi-regular shuttle services, which connect Tanjung, the airport, and the harbours of Lembar (for Bali) and Bangsal (for the Gilis).

Bluebird is the most common taxi available in the Tanjung area. Bluebird and white+coloured Express Taksi have a radio dispatch system and are equipped with meters which should be used by their drivers at all times. Although there are not normally a lot of taxis present this far north they do service this area. Taxis can be booked in advance either by calling them yourself or by booking through your hotel.

• Bluebird * Lombok Taksi, ☏ +62 370 627000. 24hr service. 
• Express * Express Taksi, ☏ +62 370 635968. 24hr service. 

Expect to pay a daily rental rate of Rp 150,000-175,000 (low end mid-late 1980s Suzuki mini jeep-Jimmy) to Rp 400,000 for a Toyota Kijang or Izuzu Panther.

It may be better to rent a car further to the south (for example in Senggigi) as there is a wider range of services available there. Otherwise enquire at your hotel. A car and driver is a sensible option unless you are familiar with driving in the region. Please see the main Lombok article article for more detailed information on driving in Lombok.

To hire a motorbike, expect to pay around Rp 50,000 (early 2010) for most models and possibly more in peak season when demand for rentals can be very high. As with cars, it may be better to rent a bike further to the south. Otherwise enquire at your hotel. Please see the main Lombok article article for more detailed information on driving in Lombok and ensure you obtain and use a helmet when riding a motor bike.

Prices are negotiable but a rule of thumb is Rp 5,000 Rupiah for a short trip with a local motorbike rider if the destination is nearby.

Horse-pulled carts, known as Cidomo, are very common in the Tanjung area. They are a good method of transportation for short distances e.g, from your hotel to the local market. Make sure to agree the price before the journey — Rp 10,000 is the maximum price to pay for a short journey.

Traditional fishing boats known as perahu ply the waters around Tanjung, and are instantly recognizable due to their outriggers: two lengths of extra large bamboo sealed at either end and attached to the hull by bars on both sides. As with a catamaran, these afford greater stability in heavy swells. They can also be chartered on the nearby beaches at Bangsal and Teluk Nare, either directly from owners (in which case some knowledge of Bahasa Indonesian or Bahasa Sasak will come in handy) or via a travel agent or local guide, who will of course take an often generous commission.

Speedboats and small charter vessels also link to Senggigi as an alternative to the road route. Speedboats also offer an alternative means of travel to the Gili islands. The majority of these are either based or land at Teluk Nare to the south of Bangsal and offer a more expensive alternative to the sometimes stressful process of chartering a traditional boat or using the public ferry from Bangsal. Speedboat charters are also available for sightseeing trips.

Traffic is relatively light and the Tangung area has quite level grades. Speeding trucks on Jalan Raya Tangung require special caution. Travel by bicycle is quite possible in this part of the island and provides a very different cultural experience to other means of transport. Please see Senggigi article for more detailed information.

• Homestay Brata Yuda (Rumah Brata Yuda), Kampung Kenconk, Sokong, Tanjung, Lombok Utara, ☏ +62 878 65536756, bratainlombok@gmail.com. This village homestay offers visitors an opportunity for a cultural and social immersion experience in a contemporary local Sasak kampung (village). The facilities are modest but sufficient and the hospitality is genuine and un-pretentious including home cooked meals and the opportunity to meet and interact with a local community in the Tanjung area. Trips to local rice fields, coffee, cocao and clove plantations can be arranged as well as the more predictable touristic sites. The hosts are heavily involved in local community based agricultural training and development programs and also offer opportunities for direct involvement in volunteer and community development programs if visitors are interested. People can just use the homestay if they require but the homestay's stand out feature is the opportunity to see more of the local community than most visitors normally do. If required a car or taxi can be arranged for transport to the location. Singles and small groups are welcome. For more adventurous guests trips and overnight stays can be provided to a nearby tradition mountain village, access is by motor bike and conditions are more basic, but still very welcoming. 1 person/Rp 200,000, 2 people Rp 300,000 per night includes a pick up at Bangsal pier by motorcycle. 3 meals per day per person is Rp 100,000 extra. 

• Marina at Medana Bay (please see the details in the Marina facilities section above). 

• The Oberoi Lombok (Medana Beach), Jl. Medana, Tanjung, Lombok Utara (turn west at the Medana turnoff on the main coast road), ☏ +62 370 6138 444, fax: +62 370 6132 496, Gm.Toli@oberoihotels.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Lush vegetation, a very private beach, sparkling blue sea views and manicured hotel grounds create an intimate experience. The hotels accommodation is dotted throughout 24 acres of tropical gardens and has traditional thatched roofs with terraced pavilions. This is Lombok's premier resort hotel and an ideal hideaway due to its 'secluded' area. Check for discounts and promotions. US$345-1128. Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 11% government tax. 
• 🌍 The Lombok Lodge, Jl. Medana, Tanjung, Lombok Utara, ☏ +62 370 6622926, sales@thelomboklodge.com. Boutique beachside hotel opened in 2010 with 7 lodge-suites overlooking the north western coastline of Lombok. Quiet and secluded position, distinctive contemporary and stylish design, infinity pool overlooks the beach and sea. Suites equipped with A/C, 32” flat screen satellite TV, DVD player, Bose Sounddeck, itouch, electronic personal safe and Wi-Fi internet access. See promotions section on their website. Normal price, US$240, specials from US$160. 
• Hotel Tugu Lombok (Sire Beach), Jl. Sigar Penjalin, Sire Beach, Tanjung, Lombok Utara (follow the signs from the Sire Beach turn off on the main west coast road, the final approaches can be a little confusing on a first time visit), ☏ +62 370 620111, fax: +62 370 620444, lombok@tuguhotels.com. Neighboring the Tugu grounds is the 18-hole Kosaido Golf Club. The hotel is surrounded by traditional village houses and green fields. Tugu's land comprises approximately 6 hectares of palm plantations and has views of the sea and Mount Rinjani. The clear blue water of Sire beach in front of the hotel is ideal for swimming, snorkelling and diving. Some visitors may find the hotels design concept and layout unresolved. 
• Medana Resort, Jl Medana, Tanjung (turn west at the Medana turnoff on the main coast road), ☏ +62 370 6128000, +62 81 237 43099, fax: +62 370 6128100, medana@indo.net.id. Many of their staff come from the surrounding villages. Open air restaurant and bar with views of coconut palm trees and the sweeping bay toward the Gili's, quiet pretty area with views of distant Bali and Mount Agung lie across the sea to the west. double US$110 including tax, single US$99 including tax. 
• Rinjani Beach Eco Resort, Sokong, Karang Atas, Tanjung (turn west 2 km before Tanjung coming from the south on the main coast road), ☏ +62 878 6450 9148, +62 878 6450 9148, contact@lombok-adventures.com. The resort is behind the rice fields by the beach with a beautiful sun set view of Gunung Agung in Bali and a sun rise view of Gunung Rinjani. An open air restaurant faces the ocean. Beachside pool and a dive shop onsite. Tours to waterfalls, temples and traditional villages, biking and canoeing can be organised. Backpacker bungalow-double Rp 300,000, single Rp 250,000. Bamboo villa Rp 750,000, a villa by the beach is Rp 900,000, all rates include tax and breakfast. 

Villas listed here are completely private individual properties with their own pool. (The label 'Villa' is one of the mostly widely abused words in the Indonesia travel industry.)

• The Anandita, Sire Beach, Tangung (turn off the main road and head toward the golf course and Tugu hotel), ☏ +62 361 730 668. Private villa over 3 acres in size next to the Kosaido golf course and 5 minutes by boat from the Gili Islands. 27-m private swimming pool and a volleyball court and fronts directly on the beach. Located close to the Tugu and the Oberoi hotels, the villa includes 4 bedrooms, private pool and garden and has a full complement of 16 staff including chef, maids and security. Prices vary depending on season, and is for the entire villa. From US$625-1,395.. 
• Villa Sapi, Sire beach, Tangung (turn off the main road and head toward Sire beach), ☏ +62 361 737 498. 5 bedrooms, with a very contemporary design, 4 swimming pools, 2 bedroomed guesthouse, tennis court, comprehensive staff service and gourmet cuisine. Full beach frontage and near the Kosaido golf club and the Oberoi Hotel. From US$800. 
• Villa Sepoi Sepoi (at Sire Beach), Sire, Tangung (turn off the main road and head toward Sire beach), ☏ +62 361 730 668. 6-bedroom private villa has a 100-m private beach frontage and a full complement of staff including chef, maids and security. Expansive grounds and common areas surround a large private swimming pool with poolside bar/cabana. A/C TV/family room and an open air living and dining room. The villa grounds are fronted by Sire beach with its white sand and crystal blue waters, it is suitable for families and large groups. The villa is only rented as a whole (6 bedrooms and exclusive use of the property and staff). US$655-1,375. 
• Sira Beach House, Sira Beach House (turn off at the road to Sire beach and the Golf course), enquiries@sirabeachhouse.com. Salt-water swimming pool plus tennis court. Villa backs onto the Kosaido golf course. Views across the sea to nearby Gilli Islands and Bali’s Mount Agung, contemporary decor, full facilities. sleeps 12-14 people in 6 double bedrooms. Rates include breakfast and all laundry. Extensive private grounds, beachfront location, suitable for families. US$89-1,395. 

• Puskesmas Tanjung (Local health Clinic Tanjung township), Tanjung, ☏ +62 370 623010. This is a local municipal health clinic rather than an emergency centre, though it does have an UGD (Emergency room) of limited scope. 

• Ambulance, ☏ +62 370 622254, +62 370 623489, 118 (In emergency). 

The reality is that unless within the confines of the main city of Mataram/Ampenan/Cakranegara an ambulance is normally too far away to provide prompt transport in the case of a true emergency. Most often a taxi, police vehicle or a private car is used to get someone requiring urgent medical attention to a hospital. The ambulances in Lombok are more often used in the role of assisted patient transport rather than for first responder/paramedic supported emergency assistance and transport.