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.

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

Good snorkeling, dolphins at the front door and both Wilson’s and Red Birds of Paradise out the back, Yenkangkanes’ over-water bungalow is pure Raja Ampat.