The dense forest surrounding Tambrauw Region, West Papua becomes the habitat of various types of endemic and migrant birds. One of the areas is in Kabila. This area has started to be a natural tourism object and birdwatching located in Papua forest. It is still a natural forest with the minimum facilities and infrastructures. The location is challenging requiring 3 hours of the trip to divide the forest from Sorong city passing the rocky roads.
The Beauty of Tambrauw Forest
If you come to West Papua, don’t forget to explore the West Papua forest, Tambrauw forest. It is famous for being a beautiful, magical, and rich forest. In this forest, you can do some activities. One of the fun activities is observing various birds like beautiful Cendrawasih birds, a typical bird of Papua, West Papua. Once the entrance to this forest, it limits five people and no noise. Of course, it is useful to keep an ecosystem density. If you are noisy, the birds don’t want to show off. It is a natural forest with high trees and various animals inside. It will be a fun tourism object to visit during spending your time in Papua.
Observing Cendrawasih Birds
The most interesting activity in Tambrauw Forest to be a part of Papua forest is observing Cendrawasih birds. It will be a priceless experience in which the tourists coming must pass and cross the forest roads for 40 minutes. After that, you can continue on foot entering Noggoue Forest in the Sausapor district. You must pay the entrance ticket for Rp. 150.000 per person. Meanwhile, if you want to rent a local guide, you must pay more Rp. 150.000 per 4 persons. The guide will invite you to step into the footpath. The footpath is made of composing tree branches so that it makes a natural stair. The road length is about 300 meters with the uphill road reaching 45 degrees. It has one more observation of the Cendrawasih birds in the Miyah district. You can reach it shortly. From the car parking, it is about 100 meters with the ramps. The ticket price is similar to the ticket in the Sausapor district. For the tourists who want to observe, you can use an observation place made of dried trees and green leaves. You can hide there.
Tips
When you get interested in the Tambrauw forest, you can follow the following tips to reach and have fun.
- It is better to come in in the early morning. In that time, the possibility to see Cenderawasih birds is opened.
- You must keep calm. Do an observation in a calm situation. The crowd will make the Cenderawarsih birds neglect to cross and show off their beauties.
- You must dress up in dark to camouflage with the surrounding situation of the forest. You should pick black, brown, and green. Those are much recommended to wear.
- Don’t use perfume because Cenderawasih birds are so sensitive. The uncommon smell can make them go away.
- You must prepare your patience. The observation in a silent situation requires stamina and patience. Furthermore, the time can be long and hours.
- You don’t get afraid of feeling bored because Cendrawasih birds are beautiful and varied. You can also hear birds and the other sounds being a nature symphony entertaining you.
Access
From Jakarta to Manokwari, the capital city of West Papua can be reached by aeroplane with a long trip of 4 hours. After that, it is continued with a vehicle to some reached locations like the Cenderawasih observations. You can rent a vehicle being a nice and practical option. The way to go to the observation of Cenderawasih in Miyah and Sausapor districts look challenging because you must pass curving and rocky roads. You will require physical preparation and prime vehicle condition in Papua forest.
