There is a good site in Manokwari for visitors who are interested in birding and hiking activities. Its name is Mesirrokow forest. I have organized a number of camping and birding tours in the area for visitors who want to explore the lowland forest of Manokwari to see such birds as Yellow-faced Myna, Little-ringed Plover, Eclectus Parrot, Variable Goshawk, Dollarbird, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, as well as Rufous-bellied Kookaburra, Willie Wagtail, Papuan Blyth's hornbill and a lot more.
The usual duration of the tour is 3 days/ 2 nights with the following itinerary:
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| Mesirrokow river forest in Manokwari |
Arrive in Manokwari
Getting Surat Jalan (travel permit) from local police station
Buying food from local market
Transfer to the river forest of Mesirrokow in north-west region of Manokwari
Hiking along the banks of the river
Build tents at the bank of the river
Birding to see Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, Brahminy Kite, Hornbill and etc.
Overnight stay in tents in the jungle
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| Mesirrokow river forest in Manokwari |
Hiking along the river to watch Little ringed Plover, Willie Wagtail, Rainbow lorikeet.
Visitors can also enjoy swimming and fishing.
At night, we could try to find Large tail nightjar that usually lives in tall grass along both sides of the river.
Overnight stay in tents in the jungle
Day 3
We still have time to enjoy birdwatching to see Pygmy Parrot, Pinon Imperial Pigeon, Yellow-billed Kingfisher, We will dismantle our tents and walk back to the main road. Along the way, we could enjoy swimming or taking pictures of birds, beetles, butterflies, and wild flowers that we see along the river.
In the afternoon, we will go back to Manokwari city by car.
The trip can be extended to several more days of birding and camping in Arfak mountains or swimming and snorkeling in Dorey bay of Manokwari.
For booking the tour, please, contact me by email to: peace4wp@gmail.com or send text/ whatsapp message to my cell phone: +6281332245180.
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