Near Waisai

An obvious choice for birders: Owned by experienced local bird guide Franky Mambrasar, with both Red and Wilson’s Birds of Paradise displaying nearby.

Private over-water bungalows, a crescent of white sand beach and a lush jungle setting in a secluded Kabui Bay cove near Waisai.

A coastline full of coral and freshwater springs, Wilson’s and Red Birds of Paradise nearby and some of the best cooking in the islands.

Good snorkeling. Dolphins at the front door. Wilson’s and Red Birds of Paradise out the back. Over water bungalows. Pure Raja Ampat.