Kobori Cave in Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi Province


Historical tourism is also interesting, as it offers both history and unique things for tourists. Hiding in Muna Island, a famous Kobori Cave has gained more attentions recently. The locals call it Liang Kobori, which means the hole of Kobori. It is the reminiscence of the ancient Muna Tribe with their unique arts and culture. If you come inside the cave, you may see numerous ancient paintings on the wall. Even though the cave is dark, some parts of it remain visible. In this case, make sure to have prepared a flashlight beforehand.

The Nuance
The mouth of Kobori Cave is covered by bushes and mosses. There are also several trees nearby, which create a comfortable nuance to this location. Once you enter the cave, it feels vast and cold. The darkness is a common atmosphere there, so you should use a flashlight to explore it. On the walls, you may see some simple paintings like cattle, horses, and other common animals. Another feature of the cave is the swallow’s nest, which are scattered on some parts inside the cave.

Exploring Kobori Cave
As mentioned before, the cave is the reminiscence of Muna Tribe. That means you can see their traces of arts and culture inside the cave. For instance, it is the ancient paintings. The name of the cave represents such valuable and historical arts, actually. In Muna Language, Liang Kobori means “Gua Tulis” or the cave of ink. It is because there are more than a hundred paintings scattered on the wall of the cave, which are painted neatly and beautifully.

Not only the cave attracts many tourists, but it also becomes a favorite destination for researchers. According to the experts, the paintings of coconut trees, a sun, and the elephants represent Muna Tribe’s agriculture. When it comes to the cattle and horses, these resemble the husbandry done by those ancient people. It is true the paintings don’t have intricate details, but those look so unique and luring. Even common people can grasp the meaning of those paintings without hassles. In a nutshell, all of them represent how Muna Tribe lived back then.

Apart from the ancient paintings, Kobori Cave also features both stalactite and stalagmite and their color is dazzling black. With these features, tourists can enjoy caving wholeheartedly as some parts of the cave are worth a visit. Some people even use the cave for camping, as it offers a refreshing and comfortable atmosphere. The width of the cave is 30 meters and the height is about 3-5 meters. When it comes to the depth, it reaches up to 50 meters.

Nearby Attractions

  • Raha Square
  • Jati Monument
  • Wawomata Lake
  • Napabale Beach

How to Get There
Located on Muna Island, Kobori Cave is quite reachable especially from Kendari City. Liang Kobori precisely located in Mabolu Village, Muna Regency of Southeast Sulawesi. The trip takes about 9 hours and the distance is 163 km. For beginners, it is better to take advantage of a tour agent. They will take care of everything for the travelers, including the transportation service, accommodations, and amenities. The thing is you need to pay some for their service.

Where to Stay

  • Berlian Hotel
  • Asri Mulia Hotel
  • Alia Hotel

Latest News

Diving at Sombu Beach, Wakatobi’s Underwater Paradise

Traveling to Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, is not complete without trying diving or snorkeling tours. The reason is, Wakatobi is known for its white sand and clear sea. One of the famous spots in Wakatobi for diving is Sombu Beach. This white sandy beach with a row of coral reefs is always hunted by tourists. Sombu Beach is located in Wangi-Wangi District. The distance is about 30 minutes from Matahora Airport, or 20 minutes from the city center. At first glance, this coastline does not look so long. Even so, the…


Hoga Island, Beautiful Islands Belongs To Wakatobi

Hoga Island is one of the beautiful islands belongs to Wakatobi Islands region, Southeast Sulawesi or commonly referred to as Wakatobi Islands National Park. Has an area of ??about 1,390,000 ha which is a combination of several other islands, Hoga Island is located east of Kaledupa Island. Besides Kaledupa Island, there are also a number of other small islands nearby such as Tomia Island, Wangi-Wangi Island, Binongko Island and Kapota Island. Access to get to Hoga Island can be started from Kendari or Bau-Bau first, then just cross to Hoga…


Tangkeno Village, Bombana Tourism Icon

Bombana Regency in Southeast Sulawesi Province is currently improving its tourism potential in order to compete with other tourist destinations in the archipelago. The regency covering ??2,845.36 km2 area with Rumbia as capital city and has natural resources of mine which is being sought after by investors. Bombana also has rich cultural, nautical beauty, natural panorama and historical heritage that still neatly stored. Registered as a tourism village, Tangkeno receives district government support to maintain its natural landscape, including the springs that flow across the island. Tangkeno has long been…


Moramo Waterfall, The Fairies Bathing Palace

Moramo Waterfall is located in Tanjung Peropa Nature Reserve Region. Precisely located in the Sumber Sari Village, Moramo Subdistrict, Konawe South Regency, South-East Sulawesi, Indonesia. Moramo Waterfall is an amazing nature gift for Konawe Selatan Regency, South-East Sulawesi, which has seven stages of waterfall where the place of water flowed freely. According to the story that developed in the community, this place was believed as the fairies bathed place that descended from heaven. Moramo Waterfall is the beautiful stratified waterfall (cascade) with height around 100 meters. From this height, the…


Hotel Deals of the Day
Interesting Links
Indonesia Map HD
DiveWonderfulIndonesia.com
javatours.com
bali-hotel.com
Bromo
borneoecotour.com
Find Us on :
Find Us on :