10 Organizations in Lombok that You Can Join for Traveling

Some people mostly think travelling is costly especially if your destination is far faraway place. It is even worse if you do solo travelling and only have travel guide in your hand. Well if you come to Lombok with no body or even you have no clue at all. You need travel mate to share travel cost and to make right decision, no worries! There is easy way out to solve it, namely by contacting these organizations. You don’t need to pay any membership and you don’t need to be a member. Even if you don’t have any transportation you might also can get free ride.

1. EduLand

EduLand is a social organization that mainly focuses on Education. It introduces project called Backpacking library. This program allows volunteers to visit remotes tiny islands around Lombok to share the stories in the book inside their backpack. Previous project was conducted in Maringkik Island—untouched paradise. To contact this organization please check the following address  https://www.facebook.com/the7founders?fref=ts.

2. Lombok Wild Life Photography

Lombok Wild photography can take you to the middle of nowhere. For you who love hills, forest, animals, jungle and photography, Lombok Wild Life Photography will be your best buddy. Visits https://www.facebook.com/groups/lombokwildlifephotography/ and do not hesitate to write on the its face book wall.

3. Fokus

Fokus is a student organization in Mataram University that focuses on photography. However, this organization is opened to help travelers in Lombok. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008860934197&fref=ts  or contact https://www.facebook.com/lely.reborn?fref=ts for further information.

4. Begelamang Lombok

Begelamang Lombok is a community whose main goal to find new tourist spots in Lombok. “Begelamang” means “going around”. It is derived from Sasak—main local tongue spoken in Lombok island. For further information visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1579015169049330/

5. Sheila Geng Lombok

Are you fans of Sheila on 7? If you are not, it’s ok. This organization is a club for Sheila on 7 lovers. However this club loves traveling. Usually Sheila Geng travels or go sightseeing every month https://www.facebook.com/sheilagank.lombok   or contact  https://www.facebook.com/lely.reborn?fref=ts for further information.

6. Lombok Backpacker

For anti mainstream travelers, this organization fits you. Lombok backpacker always travels. No regular schedule. They are mostly on the road every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/lombokbackpacker.

7. Mapala FKIP UNRAM

Mapala is university student organization that focuses on environmental conservation. This organization travels due to the target area of its community development. Visits https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mapala-FKIP-Unram.

8. PCMI NTB international youth exchange program. So no worries if you don’t speak any Imdonesian or local tongue. PCMI doesn’t have fixed schedule for travell. Usually when PCMI has new members, PCMI will take its members around historical sites, traditional villages and educational sites. Please visits https://www.facebook.com/pcmi.ntb?fref=ts.

9. Lombok Traveler Buddy

Lombok travelers is special for anti mainstream travelers. This new organization founded by two youth from Lombok. Lombok travelers hit the road and find new places every week. They travel based on Google earth. Do not hesitate to visit   https://www.facebook.com/loetfi.ishinomori?fref=ts.

10. Share for Cares

Share for Cares is basically a volunteering organization that focuses on education. However, every month after community development Share for Care goes for sightseeing or short visit to some beautiful spots. Visits  https://www.facebook.com/shareforcar3Lombok?fref=ts