Kakeu Mantenu Hill in Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province


Many people have the same reason when it comes to a vacation in Belu Regency of East Nusa Tenggara Province. It is related to outdoor activities or adventure! For instance, they want to visit beautiful places where they can enjoy sightseeing, exploration, and hiking. In this case, the most recommended reference is Kakeu Mantenu Hill located in Raimanuk Sub-District. To be exact, it resides in Faturika Village (which is about 5 km from Fatukmurak City). The good thing is that tourists can use either a motorcycle or car to get to the top of the hill. Thus, they won’t spend too much stamina to witness an amazing view of nature from up there!

The Nuance
The road splits the hills, making it easier to explore. The most famous spot on the hill perhaps is the vast savanna where tourists can enjoy photography and relaxation. As for the plants, several tall pine and banyan trees grow abundantly there. Tourists can find these trees in the north part of the hill, actually. Here is the unique thing. The hill features a hut where tourists can relax and stay away from the heat from the sun. The best part is that visitors can watch the beautiful scenery from all sides of the hill!

Exploring Kakeu Mantenu Hill
The most interesting allure of Kakeu Mantenu Hill is none other than the scenery. In the west, tourists may see the Peak of Mandeu Mountain! In the east and south, there is hilly view with a vast savanna on it. With these views, no one should miss the chance to take beautiful pictures of nature using the camera. It doesn’t have to be photography, though. Visitors can simply sit or walk around the hill while enjoying sightseeing with their families.

Here is the next important information. The nuance of Kakeu Mantenu Hill helps everyone to relax and eradicate stresses somehow. Thanks to the breezy wind and beautiful shapes of clouds. It is, as if, visitors spend a holiday in a country above the clouds! For those who want to get a further comfort, they can either sit on the hut (called Lopo-Lopo) or under a banyan tree. This explains why the hill is quite popular among citizens who want to eradicate stresses in nature.

The next allure of Kakeu Mantenu Hill is related to the history and urban legend. It is said the peak of the hill survived a giant flood in the past, which is similar to the story of Noah the Prophet. For further information regarding the story, tourists can either ask the locals or a tour guide during the visit later.

Nearby Attractions

  • Maria Cave
  • Mandeu Forest
  • Tukunu Public Fishing Pond
  • Metamauk Beach

How to Get There
From Kupang City, tourists need to spend about 6 hours and 23 minutes to get to Kakeu Mandenu Hill. It is because the distance is 271 km. What they need to do is to head to Faturika Village located in Raimanuk Sub-District. For a faster trip, it is recommended to take Nasional Trans Timor Street.

Where to Stay

  • King Star Hotel
  • Alam Subur Hotel
  • Klaben Hotel


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