Birdwatching in the Forest of Sansapor

Sansapor is a small coastal town in Tambrauw regency. It is a great destination for visitors who like to explore tropical rainforest to watch birds and other animals. Birds such as Blyth's Hornbill, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Palm Cockatoo, Hooded Butcherbird, Mimic Meliphaga, Black-capped Lory, Eclectus Parrot, Western-crowned Pigeon and a lot more can be watched in Sansapor. The same forest is also the habitat of snakes, soa-soa monitor lizard and colourful butterflies. 

Palm Cockatoo

Golden Myna

Visitors who are interested in watching birds and wildlife in Sansapor need at least 4 to 6 days of their holiday in Tambrauw regency. Between April and September, the sea of Sansapor is quite calm, it is a favorable time to enjoy snorkeling. Coral reef of Sansapor is the natural habitat of anemonefish, parrotfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, and etc.

Underwater picture from Sausapor

After spending a few days in Sansapor, visitors can continue their trip to Fef town in Tambrauw regency where they can watch Lesser Birds of paradise, Emperor Fairywren, Sacred Kingfisher, Yellow-faced Myna, Rufous-bellied Kookaburra, Papuan Mountain Pigeon, Pink-spotted Fruit Dove, Long-billed Cuckoo, and etc.

During the Pacific War, the American forces built military base in Amsterdam and Middleburg islands as well as the airtrips in Sansapor to fight the Imperial Japanese Forces in the region. Now the Sansapor town is a peaceful town and is a suitable destination for visitors who like to spend their holiday in tropical beach of West Papua.

Accommodation

There is a beach resort that visitors can choose to stay during their birdwatching and snorkeling trip in Sansapor.

Beach Resort in Sansapor

If you are interested in traveling to Sansapor and want me to organize your trip and guide you, please, contact me (Charles Roring) by email to: peace4wp@gmail.com or by whatsapp to: +6281332245180.