Wawo Muda Lakes

Wawo Muda Lakes are a group of small volcanic crater lakes located on Mount Wawo Muda near Bajawa in Ngada Regency, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara. Formed after the 2001 eruption of Wawo Muda volcano, the lakes are known for their changing water colors and scenic crater landscape. Surrounded by volcanic terrain and savanna, the site offers trekking and panoramic views of the Bajawa highlands and Mount Inerie.

Visitors can expect a moderate trek of 1-2 hours from the nearest village through savanna and volcanic slopes to reach the crater rim. At the top, several small crater lakes with varying water colors can be viewed from the rim. The setting is open volcanic terrain with panoramic views of Mount Inerie and the Bajawa highlands. There are no built structures at the crater, only natural trails and viewpoints for sightseeing and photography.

The lakes were formed following the phreatic eruption of Mount Wawo Muda in 2001, which created a new crater and small lakes. The event reshaped the summit area and created the present-day crater lake landscape that is now a natural attraction in Ngada Regency.

Located in the Ngada cultural region of central Flores, the area is surrounded by traditional Ngada villages. The landscape is valued locally for its natural features and is visited as part of cultural and nature tourism routes around Bajawa.