Siba Island in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra Province

For those who are familiar with Deli Serdang Regency, they may have recognized the famous vacation spot called Siba Island. Even though it doesn’t have the same popularity as Samosir Island in Medan City, but the site offers a distinct beauty to visitors. The location is in Baharu Estuary and it features a comfy resort where tourists can spend the holiday in a satisfying manner. For the information, the name of the island derives from the owner namely Syarifudin Siba. He is a rich businessman and lecturer as well. No wonder, spending a vacation in Siba Island seems exclusive especially for those who look for serenity.

The Nuance
The first thing that tourists may notice once they arrive at Siba Island is the resort. It becomes the prime allure in the island, after all. Also, tourists come to the site in order to witness and explore the mangrove forest directly. After all, those lush plants grow along the waters and dominate the vegetation in the island. The next feature is none other than the special pier located beside the famous restaurant. At that location, tourists can either enjoy delicious foods or conduct fishing! What about the resort? Both the nuance and accommodations are superb, without a doubt.

Exploring Siba Island
It is true tourists come to Siba Island in order to spend a vacation and enjoy a family recreation. Still, some people want to learn more about the island actually. As mentioned before, the island got the name from the owner of it. Have no worries. For further information about the history of the island, tourists can talk to the boat driver and the keepers of the island later. Not to mention they can get the information freely.

So, what makes the island interesting? The exact location is in Sei Bahari Village and it belongs to Hamparan Perak Sub-District. That means it is located near to Belawan Port, which is also an interesting place to visit. The size of the island is about 14 hectares and it comes with stunning panoramas and satisfying landscapes. According to the keepers, in the past, the island became the place to cultivate fishes and it only featured mangroves and wild animals including snakes and local birds. Thanks to the new owner. The island turned into a beautiful place, which is considered a small heaven for tourists!

Visitors are able to rent the cottages at the available resort and enjoy the vacation comfortably. The good thing is the island is surrounded by numerous types of trees like mahogany, palm, mangoes, pine, etc. In fact, some fishing spots are available for those who want to satisfy their hobby. As for the facilities, tourists may find a restaurant, swimming pool, hall, and many more!

Nearby Attractions

• Sicanang Mangrove Site
• Acun Fishing Pond

How to Get There
Well, before heading to Siba Island, tourists need to get to Deli Serdang Regency first. From Medan City, which is the capital of North Sumatra Province, they can take any local transportation service and head to Deli Serdang right away. The distance is 25.3 km, so the trip takes approximately 59 minutes. As for the best route, it is Pertahanan Patumbak Street. After arriving at Deli Serdang, their next destination is Baharu Estuary, which may take about 2 hours and 28 minutes. The distance is 75.4 km, after all. Lastly, they can ride a speedboat and head to the island comfortably (which usually takes 30 minutes).

Where to Stay

• Siba Island Resort