Numfor Island

Between Manokwari and Biak island, there is a beautiful and unspoiled island. The name of the island is Numfor. Some tourists have visited this tropical and hospitable island yet, it is surrounded by the beautiful coral and tropical waters. The local people of the island  obtain their income mainly from fishery and the growth of coconuts. In the inland of Numfor mainly exists of pristine forest where you can hike and search for variously kinds of birds, reptiles, and marsupial cuscus. The rare Numfor paradise kingfishers can be found here. A trip to extended mangrove forest is also recommended. A trip to Numfor is including transport, meals, and overnight stay in Warido village. Guide and excursions can be arranged by Matias Rumbruren (email: matexrum@gmail.com and cell phone: +6281344882973).

Additional Information

What can you see/do?
Numfor island tour, snorkeling/swimming in Asaibori beach, Samido beach, Amberimasi and Numpuri island, Yenmos beach, Manem island, Kasiom lake in Namber village and going to birdwatching in West Numfor.

Transportation
By ferry
There is a ferry leaving for Numfor once a week from Marampa harbor in Sowi beach of Manokwari. The schedule to leave from Manokwari are Tuesday morning and it will arrive in Numfor in the evening

By plane
From Numfor back to Manokwari, the ferry leaves o  Tuesday evening and will be arriving in Manokwari at 12 midnigt.
You can also take flight by Susi Air whose schedule is twice a week.

The things to bring
Food and drinks,mosquitonet, sheets, flashlight, candles,swimming/snorkeling equipment, binocular, towel,raincoat, toilet paper,your first aid kit and if you like you can bring extra drinks or snacks for the time you will stay in Numfor island.

ASAIBORI BEACH
 The white long stretch of sand beach is called pantai asaibori, it offers nice place to do swimming and snorkeling.People in west Numfor always visit this beach for their spare time. On Sunday, local people just come here to meet each other, barbeque, and swimming.

 SAMIDO BEACH
 It white sandy beach and clean water, on Sunday people from east Numfor recreation in this beach together with their family.

AMBERIMASI AND NUMPURI ISLAND
 Amberimasi beach sea view and Numpuri island offer nice place to swimming.in here you can see Baruki village with local people their activities.Early morning you can see Arfak Mountains.

YENMOS BEACH
This beach is very nice for snorkeling coral reef and see variously kinds of fishes.from this beach you see Manem island and enjoy the seaview.

NAMBER RIVER AND RUMBOI BEACH
Number river is good place in for swimming and rowing the paddle while enjoy beautiful panorama. Number is also big village and from this village to reach Manem island is easy by boat because only 15 menutes.Local people is work as gardening and others is fisherman.From this village you see Kasyom lake with blue water.You can also visit Rumboi beach for snorkeling if you have more time.

Numfor Barat birdwatching
Numfor Barat (West Numfor) is also good spot for and interesting place for birdwatching, you can walk in the road early morning to explore the area and it is easy to see variously kinds of bird and their singing.Numfor barat is very potensial spot for tourist for birdwatching. Bruyadori Bay tour It is offer beautiful view of Manggrove forest.Local people also catch fish and craps for daily life.You can also see Sandau village with local people their way of life.Inasi ,Dafi, Bawei and Manggari is also good village to visit if you have more time.