One of the region’s jewels is the small island of
Gam, separated from Waigeo by a narrow passage.
Easily accessible, Gam is in the heart of the Dampier
Strait, which rightfully claims some of the most
famous dive sites in the world. Just minutes from the
Dampier Strait, is home to nearly 600 species of coral,
including 75 percent of all coral species known in the
world, as well as at least 1,074 fish species.
On reaching Gam, a long, breathtaking strip
of white sandy beach is home to the Raja Ampat
Biodiversity Resort, doubly favoured by both
Nature and hosts who consciously grow and invest
in a holiday destination that encourages guests to
explore and experience the exceptional environs
of Raja Ampat while maintaining an environmental
integrity. The island of Gam was selected primarily for
its beauty, but it was also chosen for its proximity to
Waisai, making the resort a destination that is both
accessible and affordable. Daily ferries bring guests
from Sorong to the capital, Waisai, and a relaxing
30-minute boat ride brings you to this idyllic getaway.
Imagine descending into the big blue,
encountering a rainbow of colours in the vibrant,
thriving soft coral reefs. These marine invertebrates
live in colonies of polyps and create a kaleidoscope
of unique formations that stun the eyes of the most
seasoned divers and spoil forever the newcomers.
Then the marine life comes alive, as if they know
how special they are and want to share their secrets.
Schools of fusiliers and jacks duck and sway in the
currents, bumphead parrotfish chomp away on the
corals, shy Denise’s pygmy seahorses hide among
gorgonian coral and whitetip and blacktip reef sharks
sweep and patrol effortlessly through the sea.
Dive sites include Blue Magic, where majestic
mantas, grey reef sharks and schools of big-eyed
trevally and barracudas put on a
spectacular show. Sardine Reef,
just five metres at the top, offers 27 The long,
breathtaking strip of
one of the best reef dives in the
white sandy beach,
world to witness biodiversity in
home to Raja Ampat
Biodiversity Resort
all its glory. Unforgettable, too,
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