Raja Ampat’s main draw might be its incredible diving, but on land there are some pretty amazing creatures as well. For centuries birds of paradise have been revered as some of the most beautiful and unique birds in the world. Thankfully, there are still a number of species in Raja Ampat that you can see
Raja Ampat may be made up of over 1500 islands but most people will only know about the ‘4 Kings’. This refers to the 4 main islands where the name Raja Ampat, the 4 Kings, comes from. However, on a trip to Raja Ampat you’ll probably see, dive around, and even explore a number of
Birds of Paradise, locally known as the Cendrawasih, are one of the iconic symbols of Papua. Many Papuans believe these birds are the reincarnation of fairies flitting around their jungles. There are actually 38 species in the Bird of Paradise family, but one of the most sought out around Papua Paradise Eco Resort is the
Batanta is the smallest of Raja Ampat’s 4 Kings, or main islands. However, this doesn’t mean its small. At 60km long and about 8km wide, there is plenty to explore on and around this lush island. Read on to find out why Batanta is a must-visit island on your Raja Ampat adventures.
