Having a holiday in West Papua, of course, you will see the beauty of nature. There will be some itinerary lists that you should include in West Papua tourism. You can visit the following tourism destinations when you want to refresh your mind. What are they?
Cenderawasih Bay National Park
This tourism destination is located in Cenderawasih Bay. It is about 5 hours away from the capital city of West Papua, Manokwari. This national park is famous for its island line consisting of Mioswaar Island, Nusrowi, Rumberpon, Roon, and Yoop. It is called to be the sea national park being the largest island in Indonesia. It has 90% of the sea. Mangroves, tropical forests, and coral reefs become a distinct interest of this tourism object.
It means that it is the diving paradise of the divers. You can see various sea biotas and animals living in this national park. The rare turtle, dolphins, sharks, and blue whales can be found in this watery area. Interestingly, underwater in Tanjung Mangguar, you can see the underwater cave.
Raja Ampat
Despite the natural wealth, Papua is also an interesting tourism object. Raja Ampat is an island administratively located in Raja Ampat Region, West Papua Province. The island becomes the destination of the divers interested in seeing the underwater view. It is the home of 75% of the world coral reef species in Saindarek Village. Some unique species can be found when you dive in Raja Ampat. Those are sea horse, wobbegong, Manta Pari fish, and the others.
Lake Framu
Lake Framu is famous for the water surface which is not contaminated. The watercolour of this destination in West Papua tourism is clean and blue where you can see your reflection on the water surface. It is located in Framu, Ayamaru, Maybrat Region in which this lake is surrounded by dense trees making this area look fresh. You can spend your time in this tourism place in West Papua being the right choice for relaxation. Furthermore, if you come to this place in the morning, it will be the right time to visit. Besides Lake Framu, another beautiful lake in West Papua is Lake Kamakawalor located in Lobo, Kaimana District, Kaimana Region. This lake tourism in West Papua becomes one of the lakes having a water phenomenon in which the water is low tide in 8 years.
Arfak Mountain
The name is Arfak Mountain. However, this destination in West Papua is the name of a region. The area of this region is surrounded by hills so that it is located to be a plateau. It reaches 2.900 meters above sea level. It has two amazing objects to visit. Those are Lake Anggi Gida and Anggi Giji. Both tourism objects in West Papua are still known by the tourists so that it is still so clean and natural. Interestingly, in the centre of the lake, it contains white sand is a perfect place to relax. Along the journey to both lakes, you can have a cultural holiday and tourism. You will see a line of traditional houses to pass. It can be an observation of the local society culture.
Meja Mountain
The name of this tourism object in the West Papua forest is unique. It surely attracts the attention of tourists to visit. The tourism forest in Meja Mountain looks like a table if you see it from the distance. However, you don’t get the wrong perception to call the mountain because it is located to be close to the city. It is located in the middle of the capital city of West Papua, Manokwari. It becomes a right tourism object for hiking and picnic. The tourism destination in West Papua also becomes a protection forest so that flora and fauna are kept well. You can see the birds and rare plants along the ways surrounding this tourism forest belonging to one of the objects in West Papua tourism.
