Activities in Jakarta

social activities Jakarta

Bimasena is proud to offer social activities in Jakarta, such as painting exhibitions, fashion show, chorus and orchestra, all to collect some donations for the development of mines and energy sector in Indonesia such as information center, scolarships and international conferences.

The Club will promote strategic alliances by providing a market coverage and business information with facilities for the mines and energy community. The information will be obtained from the goverment sectors, professionals and consultants, cyberspace network, and other relevant sources.

The information system will be available in the Club from the well stocked library, user-friendly computer terminals, special rquest research service, training programs and seminars, etc. Such information will allow members to receive information regarding new potensial investors requiring partners or projects information, mining and energy related investment oppurtunitis, demands for related professional, current or perspective projects, market and country regulation information, and educational programs.

BIMASENA is a society dedicated to providing an independent platform for business and social interactions of the energy and mining industry. Since its official opening, on the first of December 1997,it has committed itself to assist the Indonesian Government in its determination to succeed in the economic agenda through policies and programs on deregulation and privatization. BIMASENA's aim is to encourage participation and investment in the Indonesian mining and energy industry, and to develop relations and communications between key industry players.


Sports

Jakarta and its nearby areas have over thirty golf courses to choose from.

In the center of town the Senayan sports stadium is a good venue for sports with facilities for most sports like tennis, swimming, baseball, badminton, jogging and many more.

Many of the major hotels have their own tennis and squash courts, swimming pools, health clubs and those at seaside resorts have equipment for sailing, surfing, scuba diving and windsurfing. There are also a number of dive shops, that provide necessary equipment and professional services.

Near the mountain pass area of Puncak, tourists can enjoy more adventurous activities like paragliding, horseback riding, and white water rafting.

Jakarta's main roads from Jalan Sudirman all the way north to Monas are closed to traffic and open for leisure sports activities early every Sunday morning.

The heat and bustle of Jakarta may drive you to seek more temperate climes, places where you can relax and even enjoy the beautiful sights of the underwater world. You may wonder where you can find such a spot in a city like Jakarta…. Well, if the place you're looking for is one where you can also do other water sports, then Pulau Seribu (the Thousand Islands) is the right place for you. As the name suggests, the Thousand Island group comprises numerous tiny islands scattered across the Java Sea to the North of Jakarta; here you will find an abundance of water sports such as windsurfing, paddle boats, jet skis, swimming, sailing and snorkeling. With a myriad of tropical fish living among multicolor corals, the Thousand Islands are great places to hang out and let the heaving city slip away behind you.

It takes anything from 20 minutes to 2 hours to reach the islands by speedboat from the Ancol Marina or Tanjung Kait. The islands can also be reached from Tanjung Priok or Pasar Ikan in Sunda Kelapa by ferry or by chartered boat.

Diving trips are offered four times a day, at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., the months of June, July and August being some of the best since underwater visibility is at its peak after the rainy season has finished. However, another peak season for diving is also seen in December and January. When booking a trip to the Thousand Islands, bear in mind that the further away from Jakarta you go, the cleaner the water gets.

The natural setting of the Thousand Islands is emphasized with buildings made of bamboo and wood rather than bricks and mortar. Safety is also a top priority when undertaking potentially hazardous water sports and only fully qualified divers are permitted to dive without a guide. Unlicensed divers may get a feel for the sport by taking special introductory courses, accompanied by highly experienced tutors. The resorts provide two-hour diving lessons before allowing beginners to go diving (fully supervised) to depths of between 6 and 10 meters. Fully qualified divers will also benefit from going with a local guide, however, as they know all the best spots. Most resorts provide passenger and dive boats. For visitors wishing to take the sport more seriously, check out one of the dive operators in the city and take the full PADI course. This consists of two days of theory and practice in a swimming pool, followed by two days on an island during which you will complete four dives up to a maximum depth of 22m. There are a number of operators offering this service; choose a reputable one and make sure they are fully PADI certified.


Major golf courses in Jakarta

Pantai Indah Kapuk Golf Course
Pantai Indah Kapuk Golf Course is located adjacent to the Java Sea and close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Northern Jakarta. It takes only 30 minutes to reach the site from the airport by car. Designed by internationally acclaimed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., the 80-hectare course features a spectacular lakeside setting, which is sculpted with legendary designed landmarks, such as undulating greens and challenging fairway bunkers. The 18-hole course plays to par 72 with a length of 6,535 meters, and is set to become a major golf resort destination in Southeast Asia.

Facilities in the clubhouse include fully-appointed locker rooms, a pro shop by the golf course, an international restaurant, private function rooms, practice facility, diving range, two chipping & putting greens and practice bunker.

Bumi Serpong Damai Golf Course
Set along side the breathtaking natural beauty of the Cisadane River, with the lush green hills and valleys of Serpong forming a backdrop, Bumi Serpong Damai Golf Course is an excellent facility. This 18-hole, par-72, 6,408-meter long course has been landscaped to blend with the natural scenic beauty, and offers tennis courts, a 10-lane Olympic-size swimming pool and exercise equipment at the clubhouse. These facilities equal or surpass in standard those of any internationally recognized golf course.

Padang Gold Jaya Ancol
It takes just a 15-minute drive to reach Padang Golf Jaya Ancol from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Built as part of the giant recreational area in Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta, the 18-hole plays to par 17 with a length of 6,501 meters. Here, the sea wind is often an interesting challenge for golfers. Padang Golf Jaya Ancol has no membership restrictions and is suitable for those wishing to combine golf with a family outing. Facilities at the clubhouse include club rental, pro shop, driving range, locker rooms, hot / cold showers and a spacious parking lot.

Padang Golf Kemayoran
Padang Golf Kemayoran takes only five minutes to reach from Ancol Kemayoran toll road by car. The clubhouse provides golf carts, club rental, pro shop, driving range, putting and chipping green, restaurant and VIP rooms. The 18-hole course has a par 72 ranking for a total playing distance of 6,494 meters.

Pondok Indah Golf Course & Country Club
This course, with its "hole-in-one" concept, is a perfect combination of excellent club facilities, beautiful natural environment, first class 18-hole golf range, driving range with lakes, putting practice and chipping greens, lockers, pro-shop, bar and restaurants.

Jakarta Golf Club
Indonesia's oldest golf course, located in Rawamangun, East Jakarta. The course, established in 1872, was called Batavia Golf Club before its name was changed to Jakarta Golf Club.

Jagorawi Golf & Country Club
The 36-hole course is located around 30 minutes via Jakarta Jagorawi toll road. Set in the Cikakas River valley, the course provides visitors a welcome respite from the hectic metropolis. Jagorawi Golf & Country Club is an internationally renowned golf club that has two championship courses, both designed by talented golf course architects, Peter Thompson and Michael Walveridge. The old course, opened in 1979, covers an area of 6,019 meters with a par of five for a total of 509 meters of playing distance. Opened in 1991, the new course, covering an area of 6,322 meters, has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most difficult tests of golf in Southeast Asia.

Esmeralda Golf & Country Club
Located in greater Jakarta, this club is easily accessible by the Jagorawi toll road and Cimanggis exit, taking approximately 30 minutes from Jakarta's Semanggi cloverleaf. Set against a backdrop of the stunning foothills of Gunung Putri, the two gently undulating courses offer a variety of interesting and challenging playing conditions.

Gunung Geulis Country Club
Gunung Geulis Country Club features a magnificent mountainside golf course situated 500 meters above sea level in Bogor, West Java. Gunung Geulis Country Club lives up to its name, which means "beautiful mountain." Here you will find two 18-hole courses of which the West course measures 6,075 meters and the East course 6,056-meter. Both courses were designed by Thomson and Wolveridge.

Cibodas Golf & Villa
Surrounded by flowers and with the sound of tumbling waterfalls in the background, Chibodas Golf & Villas is located in Cibodas - Puncak, West Java, next to Cibodas National Park.