Sulawesi - Makassar to Tana Toraja

19th November 2010

Journey from Makassar to Tana Toraja...heading where the hills make you feel like you are on top of the world! ;)


I left Makassar at 9am and travelled up the west coast through Maros, Pangkajene, Barru, Parepare and then headed inland through Sidrap, Enrekang and Makale. Stopped for lunch at Parepare and ejoyed the ocean view and stopped for an afternoon coffee break at Bambapuang, which had amazing views of the mountains leading into Tana Toraja.

I then continued onto Rantepao - centre of Tana Toraja and arrived about 7.30pm. I stayed at Rantepao Lodge, which is a few km's out of Rantepao...simple accommodation, which had a great verandah with a fantastic view over golden coloured rice fields and huge mountains in the background with a few traditional houses scattered in the distant mountains. Long day on the road...and ready for a restful sleep and then tomorrow's adventures.