Features
- Near village
- IDR 400,000 to 500,000
- Western style toilet
- Has raised beds
- Good house reef
- Hiking available
- Good phone signal
- Coral
- Child discount
- Mangroves
- Reef dropoff
Details
Walking Shark Guest House lies near Sawinggrai village, and has two over-water private bungalows.
The bungalows sleep 2 on raised beds. Pillows, bolsters, sheets and mosquito nets are supplied.
Meals are served in Walking Shark Guest House’s beachside dining room. Free drinking water, tea and coffee are provided there for guests.
Walking Shark Guest House bathroom facilities are housed in a single building. One room has bucket bathing and a homemade shower. A western style toilet is rovided in the second room.
Electricity from the Sawinggrai village supply is available from 6pm to 6am.
A decent 4G connection is usually available.
Sawinggrai is a short walk away along a concrete path and basic supplies are available there, but please do take all your inorganic trash away with you when you leave. Especially plastic and dead batteries.
Only a little English is spoken at Walking Shark Guest House: bringing a translation app or phrasebook is recommended.
Transport / Getting there
Waisai transfers are by longboat.
Transfer for 1-2 people costs IDR 800,000
Transfer for 3-4 people costs IDR 1,200,000 (shared by passengers)
See Walking Shark's September 2025 transfer and trip pricelists for transfers to/from other destinations.
Read more about Raja Ampat boat transport prices here.
Activities
Bring snorkelling gear!
Walking Shark Guest House has a fantastic house reef with a wealth of colourful marine life. The walking sharks and the many colourful nudibranches to be found in the mangroves by the homestay are just a couple of examples.
The homestay provides easy access to other great spots like Arborek, Gam Bay and the manta sites.
Like all homestays, Walking Shark Guest House can provide boat trips and transfers to anywhere you might want to go.
See Walking Shark's September 2025 trip and transfer pricelists for prices for some of the popular options.
Hike the Sawinggrai-Kapisawar path
Explore the villages of Sawinggrai and Kapisawar, which are connected to Walking Shark Guest House by a concrete path. Long walks are possible and there are several other homestays nearby where you can find others to share excursions with.
If you're a competent swimmer, then you can walk to Kapisawar, and drift with the rising tide all the way along the reef drop-off back to Walking Shark. (Be sure to lift your head occasionally to check progress: There's no swimming against the tide if you pass the homestay!)
Red Birds of Paradise display at dawn and dusk in the jungle behind Sawinggrai, and kuskus are regular nightly visitors.
Walking Shark Guest House Location Map
Walking Shark Guest House Reviews
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2 Reviews
We had a truly wonderful stay at the Walking Shark Guest House on Gam Island. Nicolas, his family, and the entire team were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our visit. The food was delicious—freshly caught fish prepared the same day, tasty fried rice, and more local delights.
The location is perfect, just a short walk from the villages of Sawinggrai and Kapisawar. It’s also ideally situated for excursions to Gam Bay, Yenbuba Jetty, Sauwandarek, Friwen Wall, Citrus, and many other stunning spots—all at very reasonable prices.
Our bungalow was charming and thoughtfully arranged, with lovely touches like a mirror, bean bag, and hammock—perfect for well-deserved naps. A small beach lined with coconut trees adds even more charm to the place.
Waking up to birdsong each morning… paradise really isn’t that far away.
We wholeheartedly recommend this place!
We had a truly wonderful stay at the Walking Shark Guest House on Gam Island. Nicolas, his family, and the entire team were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our visit. The food was delicious—freshly caught fish prepared the same day, tasty fried rice, and more local delights.
The location is perfect, just a short walk from the villages of Sawinggrai and Kapisawar. It’s also ideally situated for excursions to Gam Bay, Yenbuba Jetty, Sauwandarek, Friwen Wall, Citrus, and many other stunning spots—all at very reasonable prices.
Our bungalow was charming and thoughtfully arranged, with lovely touches like a mirror, bean bag, and hammock—perfect for well-deserved naps. A small beach lined with coconut trees adds even more charm to the place.
Waking up to birdsong each morning… paradise really isn’t that far away.
We wholeheartedly recommend this place!