South Sulawesi is comprised of the south western peninsula of Sulawesi island. The provincial capital is Makassar which has regular flights from across the archipelago. A new road is currently under construction, running north-south across the entire length of the province.

The province contains Sulawesi’s two most prominent peaks, Rantemario and Moncong Lompobatang. Both are climbed regularly by students from Makassar. The most popular hike is actually Gunung Bawakaraeng which is Lompobatang’s slightly lower but equally impressive neighbour. Most other peaks in the province require much longer treks and are usually only climbed during student hiking expeditions lasting a week or more.

A Selection of Photos of South Sulawesi’s Ribus

Moncong Lompobatang as seen from near Malakaji (Daniel Quinn, September 2011) Moncong Lompobatang as seen from near Malakaji (Daniel Quinn, September 2011)

Pos 9 boulder on Moncong Lompobatang (Daniel Quinn, September 2011) Pos 9 boulder on Moncong Lompobatang (Daniel Quinn, September 2011)

Rantemario – view at dawn (Daniel Quinn, July 2009) Rantemario – view at dawn (Daniel Quinn, July 2009)

Rantemario summit pillar (Daniel Quinn, July 2009) Rantemario summit pillar (Daniel Quinn, July 2009)

Map of South Sulawesi’s Ribus

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Statistics and Links to South Sulawesi’s Ribus

Name	Elevation	Prominence	Ribu Category	Island	Bagging Info
Rantemario	3,478 m	3,478 m	Sangat Tinggi	Sulawesi
Balease (Tolangi)	3,016 m	1,587 m	Sangat Tinggi	Sulawesi
Moncong Lompobatang	2,874 m	2,856 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sulawesi
Kambuno (Lantangunta)	2,855 m	1,199 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sulawesi
Bawakaraeng	2,830 m	xxx m	Spesial	Sulawesi
Ambesu	1,957 m	996 m	Spesial	Sulawesi
Buntu Puang	1,925 m	852 m	Spesial	Sulawesi
Tonggongkarambu	1,705 m	1,254 m	Kurang Tinggi	Sulawesi