About Mount Inerie
Mount Inerie is an active stratovolcano and the highest peak on Flores Island, located south of Bajawa town in Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Rising to 2,245 meters, it is known for its near-perfect conical shape and prominent position overlooking the Savu Sea. The volcano is a popular trekking destination offering panoramic views of Flores and is culturally significant to the local Ngada communities.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a strenuous hike on steep, loose volcanic scree to the summit of a conical stratovolcano surrounded by savanna and forested slopes. The trail starts from villages south of Bajawa such as Watumeze or Manubhara. At the summit, visitors see a crater rim and panoramic views of Flores Island, Bajawa highlands, and the Savu Sea on clear mornings. Most treks start at night to reach the summit for sunrise.
Key highlights
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Highest volcano on Flores Island at 2,245 meters above sea level
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Near-perfect conical stratovolcano shape visible from Bajawa and surrounding villages
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Sunrise summit trek with panoramic views of Flores and the Savu Sea
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Active volcano with crater rim at the summit
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Cultural landscape of Ngada traditional villages at the mountain foothills
History of Mount Inerie
Mount Inerie is an active stratovolcano forming the highest peak on Flores. It has recorded eruptions in the early 20th century with the most recent eruption in 1970. Its prominent cone dominates the Bajawa highlands and has been a landmark for the region.
Culture & Context
The mountain is considered sacred by the Ngada people living around its foothills. Traditional villages such as Bena and Luba at its base maintain megalithic culture and view the volcano as an important part of local identity and landscape.
Route
| By air | Fly to Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) or Ende H. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport (ENE), then continue by road to Bajawa |
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