For those who want a peaceful place where coral reef is the front yard and rainforest is the backyard, the recommended place to choose is Yengkawe Homestay. The homestay is in a secluded white sandy beach with steep capes protect both of its left and right sides. Although it is close to Waisai town (the capital of Raja Ampat), there is no road that connects it with the town. It can only be accessed by speedboat. It is located in southern region of Waigeo island. The wooden bungalows are built on the water interconnected from one to another by a wooden bridge.
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Yengkawe homestay in Waigeo island |
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Yengkawe Homestay in southern region of Waigeo island - Raja Ampat |
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Bedroom, toilet, dining room and shuttle speed boat |
Coral Reef in the front waters of the homestay is in very good condition. It is a good place for visitors who like snorkeling to see various species of fish including Striped Surgeonfish, Orange Skunk Anemonefish, grouper, trevally, angelfish, moorish idol, and damselfish. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling as much as they like.
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Marine Life in front waters of Yengkawe homestay |
Tropical rainforest that covers the hills behind the homestay is the natural habitat of birds, butterflies, beetles, soa-soa monitor lizards, and even boars. Red Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea rubra) can also be watched in the forest.
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Red Bird of Paradise in the forest behind Yengkawe Homestay |
Visitors who travel to Raja Ampat can combine snorkeling, birding, and sightseeing tour during their holiday in the islands. There are a lot of snorkeling sites including southern coast of Waigeo, Urai islands, Gam, Friwen, Mioskon, Yenbuba Strait, Piaynemo, Arborek, YefKabu, and a lot more.
For birding and wildlife tour, Waigeo and Batanta islands are good option.
If you are interested in traveling to Raja Ampat, please, contact me (Charles Roring) by whatsapp to: +6281332245180 or by email to: peace4wp@gmail.com
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