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SDOP 92 is Cape Kri that put Raja Ampat on the map when Dr. Gerry Allen smashed his record for the total number of fish species on a single tank dive – 374 species!
Further excursion day trips can be easily organised to equally desirable dive locations including Manta Sandy, known for its manta cleaning station and Fam Island, with species-rich dive sites and the Penemu lookout point where you see the famous“ mushroom” islands from above.
Above water there is also a world of activities and interest. Kayaks provide a different view of Gam or perhaps a trip to the local villages for a tour or a stroll. The area around Gam Island harbours floral communities including mangrove, beach, lowland and sub-mountain forests. This habitat offers sanctuary for a wide array of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and plants. Indulge in a jungle trek and you help support the local economy. These walks are led by guides
28 374 fish species were identified on a single tank dive
from Yenbeser Village, whose depth of knowledge of the local flora and fauna are unmatched.
The main attraction is the red bird-of-paradise in one of the few places in the world you are able to witness these amazing birds. Spectacularly plumaged, they inhabit their own special trees only 45 minutes from the wonderful Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort.
Lovers of Nature are coming to Raja Ampat, and rightfully so. Thankfully, there are still serene, pristine and relatively unexplored places. And they are worth discovering and protecting.