Features
- Mangroves
- Quiet hideaway
- Hiking available
- Has family bungalows
- Has raised beds
- Remote/isolated
- IDR 400,000 to 500,000
Details
September 2022: Warikaf Homestay has not yet reopened after the pandemic. Please contact us if you want to be notified when/if Warikaf reopens.
Warikaf Homestay has two two-room bungalows built over water in a unique and isolated location in a ‘hidden bay’ amid the Wayag-like karst islands of northern Kabui Bay. Named for the fresh spring water that emerges from a nearby cave, Warikaf was originally built as a stopover for sea kayakers exploring Kabui Bay and is splendidly remote. There is no phone network coverage. A generator is provided for lighting and charging devices.
Warikaf’s rooms have free standing double beds with mattress covers, pillows, bolsters and mosquito nets and share a large verandah with a table and wooden chairs.
There is free flowing gravity fed spring water from a standpipe on a boardwalk jetty that connects the homestay to Gam Island. (The water is boiled for drinking.) A combined concrete floored dip mandi bathroom and squat toilet is on the island at the end of the boardwalk.
It’s a 30 minute trip by boat to the nearest village where only basic supplies can be purchased, so it’s best to bring everything you’ll need with you.
Warikaf Homestay owner Pak Daud Mayor and his wife live on site while guests are staying, but have no English, so be sure to bring a phrasebook if you have no Bahasa Indonesia.
Transport / Getting there
Transport from and to Waisai is by longboat and costs IDR 1,000,000 each way. The boat can carry up to 4 passengers and cost is shared.
Read more about Raja Ampat boat transport prices here.
Activities
Warikaf Homestay's bay provides good snorkeling. Backed by a thin fringe of mangroves, the bay is patrolled by black tipped sharks and visited by schools of juvenile fish and occasionally by hunting dolphins.
The entrance to the famed dive and snorkel site of the Kabui Passage is close by, and the village of Kabui can be reached in 30 mins by boat, or via a 3 to 4 hour hike through the jungle of the island's north shore.
Local sightseeing trips and village visits can be arranged for IDR 100,000 per person. The same cost will cover snorkelling trips to Kabui Passage or around the karst islands of Kabui Bay, which are very similar to the famed islands of the much more distant Wayag.
Birds of Paradise can be seen at Kabui village, and for the intrepid, it's possible to arrange a trek from there over into Gam Bay. Another possible trek is from Kabui across the hills into Yenwaupnor village. The trek affords panoramic views of Kabui and Gam Bays and can be accomplished in a few hours.
The Gam jungle itself is home to mound building wild bush fowl, cuscus, bandicoots and hosts of birds. Warikaf can provide any tour or transfer you might want. Some of the many possibilities are listed below.
| TOUR | PRICE (IDR) |
|---|---|
| Kabui Bay | 100,000 per person |
| Hidden Bay | 100,000 per person |
| Panorama Hill | 100,000 per person |
| Mantas and sandbanks | 1,500,000 per trip max 4 (add 200,000 per person for >4 pax) |
| Batanta | 3,500,000 per trip (max 6) |
| Selpele (West Waigeo) | 2,000,000 per trip (max 6) |
| Pam (Fam) Island | 1,500,000 per trip max 4 (add 200,000 per person for >4 pax) |
| Kali Raja | 1,000,000 per trip max 4 (add 200,000 per person for >4 pax) |
Pulau Gam
See our Gam Island page for an overview of Gam and its attractions.
Warikaf Homestay Location Map
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221 Reviews
Nous avons adoré notre passage dans la famille de Christine. Les bungalows sont très chouettes ( lits confortables, ventilateur et électricité en permanence), la vue est magnifique !
Christine comme déjà mentionné, est une excellente cuisinière. Les repas étaient copieux et variés. Merci à elle pour les bons petits déjeuners avec des gâteaux, du pain ou des crêpes !
Le snorkeling devant la maison est aussi très bien avec un dugong aperçu le dernier matin!
Nous étions venus pour les BOPs et nous avons pu voir les 2 espèces et beaucoup d’autres espèces d’oiseaux lors de nos balades. La famille aime montrer les différents animaux présents dans le jardin, couscous, microglosse… c’est génial !
Toute la famille est vraiment adorable, aux petits soins avec ses hôtes ! Une adresse qu’on garde si nous revenons aux Raja Ampat !
Warimpuren Homestay is a piece of paradise inside paradise. The family make visitors really welcome and are providing everything needed to be comfortable. The food is like the comments mention, exceptional, thank you Christine !
Abraham organizes great excursions (birdwatching or boat tour, Kali Biru – blue river etc) at reasonable prices, and is also extremely friendly and knowledgeable about nature. I really recommend that you stay at Warimpuren if you want to see BOPs and enjoy nature. The snorkeling in front of the homestay is great!!
The family members are always happy to help and point out animals and birds around the property.
I wish I could give 6 stars. Hoping to come back in the future !
Thank you 🫶
We stayed at Warimpurem homestay for two nights and enjoyed the stay in this lovely part of the world. The food was delicious, and the servings very generous. The bungalows were simple, with 24 hour electricity and a bed with a mosquito net. We did find it quite difficult to sleep in the heat and there were some holes in our mosquito net (although I didn’t get bitten by any). The bathroom was adequate. My sister was sick for our stay unfortunately, but Christine was a lovely host and offered to help her by making food she was able to eat. The family were all very lovely and made it an effort to point out interesting birds around the area as they knew we were birdwatchers and as my sister was sick, we were unable to leave for any hikes. It was easy to organise hikes if we had been interested. The beach and the views were stunning, and we really enjoyed spending time in the water just outside our bungalow. We hope we can return one day.
I only spend one night there. The Bungalows are spacy and can be locked. The food was less good than expected by the reviews but is still yummy. The bathrooms could be cleaner. Its an excellence spot to do Bird of Paradise watching either with the owner in the Forest closeby or at Warkesi Forest.
I stayed at Warimpurem for five nights at the end of April 2025, and thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
As mentioned in other reviews, the food is good, the bungalow and dining area are comfortable.
In my bungalow there was a comfortable raised bed with a mosquito net in good condition, a small table, a fan, and a veranda with two chairs.
The bathrooms were as expected and toilet paper always available.
There is 24h electricity available as the homestay is connected with the Waigeo supply.
I found it a perfect place to relax after an intensive week‘s diving, reading on the veranda, chatting to the other guests at meal times and occasionally going snorkelling.
The best snorkelling was found to the right (West) of the guesthouse, on the other side of the small headland past the first jetty and all the way over to Saporkren village.
The hosts were very friendly and helpful, spending time pointing out wildlife to the guests. Organising excursions was very straightforward.
Transfer by car from Waisai was organised with their regular driver and cost 300k each way.
I would thoroughly recommend this homestay.
I stayed at Warimpurem for 2 nights mainly for birdwatching. The bungalow is roomy enough but has small twin bed with mosquito netting, and available electricity for a fan is nice to help with the heat.
The communal bath and toilet are adequate.
The meals with good home-cooked foods similar to other homestays.
The birdwatching tours arranged by Abraham are good. I was lucky to have 2 mornings without rain to see both red and Wilson’s BOP. Budget time if this is a priority as rainy weather will make this activity impossible.
The grounds attract other birds like black crested cockatoos.
Christine and Abraham are very hospitable with their assistance in all things.
All in all, a good place to stay if BOP sighting is your goal.
The homestay is well organized. Accomodation is good and clean, the food delicious, and the employees are friendly and helpful. We also can recommend their red bird of paradise tour.
However, the beachside bungalows cannot be locked. We made made the sad experience that when we were absent during a bird of paradise tour organized and led by the Warimpurem homestay, someone stole about 120 Euro in Euro and IDR nomination from our bungalow. For this reason I have to rate the Warimpurem homestay low.
Nous avons passé trois nuits chez Warempurem Homestay, et l’expérience était tout simplement incroyable. Initialement, nous avions réservé un bungalow pour trois personnes, mais à notre arrivée, la famille nous a généreusement attribué deux bungalows. Ces bungalow offrent une vue folle sur l’océan, avec des vagues apaisantes qui ajoutent à la magie du lieu. Dès notre arrivée à Raja Ampat, le panorama nous émerveille. Et ça fait du bien après le périple pour venir ici.
La nourriture servie était délicieuse, et la gentillesse de la famille Warempurem nous a profondément touchés. Leur accueil chaleureux donne envie de prolonger le séjour.
Nous avons également eu la chance de faire une excursion à la célèbre rivière bleue. Seuls sans touristes, ce qui a rendu l’expérience encore plus exceptionnelle. Une autre activité mémorable fut une après-midi de snorkeling dans des spots magnifiques, où la beauté des fonds marins nous a laissés sans voix. Ils ont aussi gérés notre pickup au port. Très facile. Prêt de matériel snorkeling, coco,…
Un immense merci à la famille Warempurem pour leur hospitalité ! Nous reviendrons sans aucun doute lors de notre prochain voyage.
I want to say thank you for staying at this amazing homestay. The food is indeed amazing. The birdwatching went super well and it was a great success too. I spend a lot of time to watch Manta Rays jumping out of the water. Used my drone and saw whales, dolfins and even dugongs while flying in front of the homestay. For me as a passionate diver/freediver I have to say the reef in the area is not to great but I have very high standards. But I came for the birdwatching and I was amazed by the friendliness in the homestay and the villages around. I spend time playing football with the locals and had good fun exploring the neighbourhood. The guys from the homestay would often come up to us if they found a special bird or a couscous in the trees around. They have electricity all time and the phone connection is very good.
I can just say this place is worth staying a couple of days before going on the other islands.
Stayed at Warimpurem Home stay February 2025
Had a wonderful 4 night stay at this fantastic place.
As previous guests have commented, the food is delicious.
Everyone at this home stay has a way of making you feel welcomed and at home.
The kids are a great memory.
Saw the Cuscus almost every night.
Loved the ease of snorkeling off the beach just off the huts.
The water was warm, reasonably clear and loaded with life.
During my stay we spotted Manta rays, dolphins, whales and dugongs.
I mainly went to Waigeo for the BOP.
Did a number of birding trips with Bram, John and Jerry.
The birds more than lived up to expectations.
Bram and John also had to take me into Waisai to successfully fix the zoom lens on my camera at a phone repair place…thanks guys!
Visited the Blue river, which we had to ourselves for a couple of hours…wonderful.
The little I saw of Raja Ampat has left an unforgettable impression on me, leaving me wanting for more.
Thank you Christine and the whole family for the great experience.
Excellent place to stay at and a the host family is great, very helpful and kind. The food was delicious.
Heartfelt Gratitude to the Warempurem Homestay Family
Our deepest thanks to Mrs. Christine, Mama Christine, Jeremy, Denis, Jerry and the entire Warempurem Homestay team for your warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality. You made us feel like part of your family, creating unforgettable memories filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections.
Though parting was bittersweet, we look forward to returning one day to relive the beauty of Raja Ampat and the joy of your company. May peace, prosperity, and blessings fill your lives always.
With love,
Quin, Lisa, Madalena, Zeca, Lisa, Seth, Esme, and Aubrey.
Ps we fully agree with below review from our fellow homestayer Steve
I was drawn to the Warimpurem homestay on Waigeo Island for a couple of reasons in particular: first, a convenient place to view two different kinds of the famous birds-of-paradise; second, some reviews on the stayrajaampat website had suggested Christine’s cooking was “the best on the island”. Both of these came up trumps during my three-night stay with Christine and her family.
The food really was amazing – even surpassing my high expectations. Fish, chicken, prawns, eggplant, a variety of eggs including boiled eggs and omelettes, vegetable soup, spicy sambal, large amounts of watermelon, papaya and dragon fruit, plus unlimited hot tea, coffee and cold water. Prepared by Christine and her mum – interestingly her mum had visited my country of Scotland a few years ago in a cultural exchange with bed-and-breakfast owners on the Isle of Harris – the food (and there was lots of it) was something I looked forward to for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I made two trips to see the birds-of-paradise in the nearby rainforests. First, Christine’s brother Peter and a guide took me on an early morning walk to see the red cendrawasih. A rather draining, but genuinely atmospheric forty-minute uphill hike took us to the birding area just before dawn. We were rewarded with a long sighting of two red birds-of-paradise – visually they were magical, but their operatic singing voices were even more memorable.
My second birding trip to view the Wilson’s bird-of-paradise was much more of an expedition. I joined three fellow Australian guests at the homestay to hire a 4×4 jeep to take us closer to the viewing area, and after the adventurous journey along bumpy dirt tracks, it was a tricky thirty-minute hike through the jungle to reach our destination. The first images of this bird (which can only be found in these rainforests in Waigeo) ever to be filmed was recorded in 1996 by the legendary David Attenborough for the BBC documentary “Attenborough in Paradise”. He did so by dropping leaves on the forest floor, which frustrated the birds into removing them. And immediately upon our arrival just before sunrise, one of these illusive birds was singing and hopping around just ten metres from the birding hide. We had at least one hour of seeing this cendrawasih, and we believe we heard at least two others in the treetops. This long sighting of the brightly multi-coloured Wilson was one of the true highlights of my time in Raja Ampat. The back-story of how this bird was discovered really added to the magic of the occasion. And Christine has assembled an experienced and professional team which gives travellers the best possible chance of seeing these birds – and it really was a “team” – with a driver and two guides assisting us on our expedition.
The other real adventure I had during my stay at Warimpurem was numerous snorkelling journeys straight from the white sandy beach at the front of the homestay. Heading left took me past many castaway-style palm-tree fringed sandy beaches and dramatic limestone rock formations, and about thirty metres from the shore was a stunning coral reef drop-off which had wonderful rainbow-coloured coral and a kaleidoscope of bustling marine life, including two turtles, an uncountable number of intriguing black and white sea snakes, and many, many kinds of large and small fish. My longest snorkel/swim was four hours (it only felt like two hours when I was out there), and I did not use fins – simply diving boots. The sea was very calm with little or no tide to interrupt the snorkelling. Heading right from the homestay was equally rewarding, snorkelling past the village of Saporkren to a quiet white sandy beach just beyond the settlement.
I made two visits to the atmospheric Saporkren village. Draped in home-made recycled plastic festive decorations and blaring Christmas songs from incredibly large 1980’s style speakers, Saporkren was a wonderful place to meet local people. I had numerous long and interesting conversations, most notably a brother and sister duo who were studying in Australia and America respectively, and had returned home to their large family on Waigeo Island for a holiday. I was royally entertained with stories of studying abroad and also local life in Papua, and supplied with a remarkably sweet coconut which was part of a large amount brought by the family to their beach picnic in a red wheelbarrow. All-in-all, everyone I met in Saporkren was incredibly affable and hospitable, and I have many new friends I will stay in touch with for a long time to come.
The accommodation at Warimpurem was fabulous. I was in a wooden hut just off the beach – the resounding crescendo of the waves at night crashing into the shore was incredibly refreshing – the polar opposite of being a long-term expatriate in my apartment accommodation in north Jakarta! Toilet and shower facilities were great – I actually felt cleaner than I normally do in Jakarta, possibly due to the total lack of pollution in Raja Ampat. Washing mandi-style with a ladle from a bucket of cold water is one-above a modern hot shower any day of the week!
My time with Christine and her friendly and generous family – most of whom speak good English – was very rewarding and stimulating. I had high expectations for my time at Warimpurem, but on every level it was even better than I had anticipated. Many great memories of my time here: getting close to incredible wildlife and nature on land and at sea; a multitude of conversations with Christine and her family, and also a lovely Australian family who were at the homestay; and a large collection of great photos. I am very glad I chose this homestay for my time on Waigeo Island.
More photos and information about my Raja Ampat adventure are available at my Instagram page: steve_in_the_orient.
We stayed for 2 nights at this homestay and it was fine. Christine was not there to greet us when we arrived but we were shown to a very nice hut overlooking the bay. It was very hot but they gave us a small fan which made a huge difference. We did both the Wilson’s and the Red bird of paradise tours and both were fantastic. We used the 4WD to get up the hill to see the Wilson’s and were very glad we did because it would have been very hard work to walk there. The guides were very good and pointed out other birds as well. There is fresh water provided in the shared dining area for which we were grateful. We swam in the lovely warm water in front of our hut but did not see any reef. This is a great place to stay if you want to see the birds as the chap who took us was very knowledgeable and helpful.
We had a better experience at Warimpurem last time. This time, we arrived when Christina was shopping in Waisai, so dinner was served very late. The second night was better. I enjoy this location for a first night Homestay on Waigeo because we were able to arrange an excellent bird tour.
We were a group of five people and we stayed only for two nights. It would be nice to stay longer because we liked everything about this homestay:
1. The family is very nice and and caring. They really enjoy the hospitality business.
2. Every meal is a special threat. There is good variety of food, vegetables, fruit. Since we were unable to stay for lunch at our departure day, they fixed us very big and tasy breakfast.
3. We did two birds of paradise tours that were great. The guides showed us other birds as well. It was very professional. To see the Wilson bird of paradise we used the 4WD vehicle because it was quit far to walk.
4. We have seen dolphins swimming in front of the homestay.
5. Even though the reef is not as nice as in other areas fo Raja Ampat we have seen huge schools of fish in the little bay behing the village and that made the snorkeling unforgettable.
6. The huts are basic, the mattress is very comforatable, there is one shower, one western toilet and one traditional toilet. Homestay is located on a secluded beach separated by rocks on both sides. It is a very nice place.
Teri makasih!
We stayed for 4 nights and it was an unforgettable stay. Wonderful snorkelling right in front of the Homestay and also at Saprokren. We did the Birds of Paradise tours which we loved, and Phami was exceptional in assisting us and organising everything we needed. Christine and the homestay family are very helpful and absolutely gorgeous – we loved the happiness and joy the children brought to the homestay and village everyday.
I want to mention 2 special items of note. First is every breakfast, lunch and dinner was like a beautiful out of this world feast – the variety and freshness of everything served was exceptional. There was always coffee, tea, spreads and fruit available. I am sure I gained some weight staying here as the food was so delicious! Second is Phami and Christine assisted us with getting our delayed baggage to the homestay from Sorong airport which we are tremendously grateful for, it had been very stressful dealing with the airlines who refused to help. Thank you so very much Christine and Phami. It is really 10 out of 5 stars from us 🙂
Beautiful spot, clean homestead, amazing food, lovely family running the homestead, great snorkel from the huts and from the village close by (15min walk). For bird lovers, great spot to go and check the birds of paradise. We really enjoyed our stay (4 nights)- was the start of our adventure around Raj Ampat
I had the pleasure of staying for three nights, and it was an unforgettable experience. From my hut, I was lucky enough to spot three dugongs right in front of me, a rare and incredible sight. The trees around my hut were teeming with wildlife, including sulphur-crested cockatoos, cuscus, black palm cockatoos, kookaburras, kingfishers, and many other beautiful birds.
The food here is absolutely amazing. Normally, I tend to lose weight while traveling, but this time, I’m sure I gained some! The portions are generous, and the variety is impressive. Everything was absolutely delicious.
I also had the chance to see the red birds of paradise, which was a great success. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see Wilson’s bird of paradise due to a full day of heavy rain, but that’s nature for you.
The family here is lovely and welcoming. I definitely recommend staying at this place. The hut and facilities were clean and well-maintained. My only suggestion would be to have a list of activities available in the dining area. While Christine and a few others speak English, not everyone does, so this would help guests understand what activities are available and book more of them, which could bring in additional income.
Terima kasih banyak dan semoga sukses selalu. Ilona
It was such a great time with Bram and his family. We definitely recommend everyone to spend time here. Simple, clean and quite place just in front of beach and 40 minutes walk from bird watching
We stayed at Warimpurum homestay in May 2024 for a week. It was a real highlight of our trip. The family were lovely, the birdlife and bird watching tours were astounding, the little bay was tranquil and beautiful with good snorkeling. We watched whales and dolphins swim past. The bungalow was a comfy and as we expected from a rustic island stay, with comfy bed and good mosquito net. We ate lovely food all week including vegetarian options for my husband every day. A little slice of paradise.
Warimpurem is a quiet homestay located in a little cove with a private beach and direct access to the reef in front.
I stayed in a bungalow on the beach that was roomy and comfortable. Loved the sound of the waves.
The family is very sweet and lovely. The food is delicious and plentiful!! Lots of fish cooked every which way which was excellent! I ate very well!!
The village is a nice walk away as is the jungle for birding.
Warimpurem is a quiet and beautiful place! I would recommend it definitely!
Thankyou to the family!
We stayed here for three nights.
Lovely family, nice little beach.
Good for swimming, but not much to see if you want to do snorkelling.
Many sandflies.
Easy walk to Sapokren Village.
Clean, basic bungalows right at the beach. Fan. No wifi. The shared bathrooms could do with a bit of refurbishing.
24h of electricity, with the occasional power cut.
Food was good, but lacking variety, quantity and fruit.
Transportation for the 20-minute car ride to the homestay is overpriced at 300.000 IDR.
No need to get the additional Marine Park permit (700.000 IDR) if you stay here.
We spent a couple of nights at Warimpurem Homestay in the end of January 2024. The main reason we booked there was to see the birds of paradise. This was a great experience: we saw both and were able to take beautiful pictures and videos. We went to see the “blue” birds (Wilson’s) late in the afternoon. Even though we are used to trekking (as Swiss), this proved strenuous: 3.5 hours, partly under the sun, roughly 400 meters altitude. We were completely soaked and rather tired upon return (no good for photography under dim light in the forest, where a steady hand would come handy). Going early in the morning might be better, and maybe accepting the offer to rent a 4×4 for most of the way. The observation site for the red bids is only about 30 minutes from the homestay (part of it on a slippery path after rain). We went early in the morning and were spoiled: 2 females, 4 males, 60 minutes outstanding spectacle.
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The homestay itself unfortunately did not quite live up to the expectations we had from other visitors’ reviews (and compared to other homestays): food was rather bland and repetitive, the house riff really is not spectacular, and we got some kind of very itchy stuff on our butts and backs (I don’t think it is bed bugs, but it’s really nasty even after 10 days).
We stayed here early December for a night. Lovely place, great variety in food. Dinner is with all the other guests so nice to exchange tips (lots of divers). They can organize birding tours to both birds of paradise for you, and the street along the homestay is great for birding in the mornings/evenings as well. Beautiful snorkeling in front of the huts. Would come back!
Also props to the entire Stay Raja Ampat organization – great communication, great website, very accessible. Nice work!
We spent 5 days at Warimpurem, Christine is very nice and was always really helpful. And the food was just amazing, every meal was different and so delicious. Thank you very much for having us!
My family and I stayed at Warimpurem for 5 nights initially but ended up extending for an extra 3 nights over New Year’s 2024.
We absolutely loved our time there and were well looked after by Christine and her family. The food was good – always fresh and tasty – and plenty of it!
The house reef is beautiful and there is lots of bird life around. We enjoyed a trip to see the Wilson’s bird of paradise too. The walk to the village is lovely.
The bungalows are great – loved watching the crabs on the beach at night – and all the facilities, although basic, are clean.
Thoroughly recommend Warimpurem Homestay!
We stayed 2 night and had a wonderful time with Christine and her familly. Food was great and kids all very friendly. We highly recommend Warimpurem Homestay.
Très bon sejour. Notre bungalow était vraiment les pieds dans l’eau, magnifique. Confort simple pour le bungalow.
Confort très rudimentaire pour les espaces douches et toilettes, partagés.
Pas d’information sur ce qu’il y a à faire/visiter autour, il vaut mieux savoir avant de venir. Mais si vous demandez, Kristin peut organiser une balade pour découvrir les oiseaux par exemple, elle répond aux demandes avec beaucoup de gentillesse.
Très bonne cuisine, fine, variée et copieuse.
We stayed for 5 nights in Nov 2023. It is is a beautiful place that lets you disconnect (not many other tourists around when we were there). The people are very friendly and helpful. Rooms and installations are basic and clean, but nothing more is needed. Food was very good and varied. After enquiring, the hosts organised boat trips for us for amazing snorkeling, but you have a nice reeef already tens of meters in front of your own beach. Dogs are barking every now but you only notice because everything else is so quite unlike in the cities. There werent many mosquitos. I would recommend it to my friends.
Yannick and I really enjoyed our three nights at Warimpurem Homestay. The family is really nice and helpful, the Bungalow is basic, the balcony is situated directly at the seaside. The food was incredible, a real pleasure to stay there. We’ve booked a tour with them to see the Wilson’s bird of paradise and it was absolutely worth joining this activity. The reef has even rare species of ghostpipe fish and of course the abundance of Raja Ampats corals and reef fish.
For us it is a 100% recommendation.
We stayed at Waripurem Homestay for 4 nights (with a break in between when we went trekking for a few days) in a beach bungalow in November. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and Christine spoke good English. Everything we inquired about was easily and reliably organized. The food was amazing, very varied and always delicious. A real treat! During our stay, we once walked to Saporkren, which was a nice walk and interesting to visit the village. One night someone spotted a cuscus and they kindly came to tell us so we could see it too. The house reef was not our favorite one in Raja Ampat but we still enjoyed snorkeling. There are a few dogs around, all of them friendly and a bit shy. Our bungalow was comfortable and the verandah was a great spot to watch the sunset. We can highly recommend it. Thank you very much!
I spent 3 nights in October 2023.
The family took great care of me,
The food was really excellent and I had a great stay thanks to them.
The bungalows are superb and the bedding is excellent.
I had the opportunity to go two mornings to see the birds of paradise thanks to the guide recommended by the family.
Thank you for your welcome and kindness.
The food was delicious and the servings were plentiful.
The property was clean and spacious.
Host was very helpful and kind. He spoke English well and made you feel very welcome.
Wish we would have spent more time there.
Highly recommend.
What an amazing place. Just beautiful. The whole family were lovely and more than helpful. The food was amazing with so much flavour and fresh vegetables.
We were very well looked after and got great views of both the Wilson’s BOP and the Red BOP.
Nothing was too much trouble. I hope we get to go back one day.
The best food we have eaten during our stay in RJ4:-) (compared with 3 other home stays)!! After 1,5 months in different locations in Raja Ampat we were a bit tired and bored of food, Christine knew it and they did a Real magic and served us the variety of dishes which we were only dreaming about before. Abraham together with Merlin were organizing great birding to Red and Wilson’s bird of paradise. Abraham went also with us to Sorong and arranged a trekking to magnificient bird of paradise (2 hours with a car from Sorong). The place is just perfect for families travelling with kids as so many kids living there and playing around too. Can only recommend this homestay and the lovely family!
Highlights:
+ We were curious about the local cuisine, so we asked for papeda for dinner. The papeda itself was an interesting experience, and the accompanying fish soup was amazing! Fresh fish and herbs were used. Thank you, Mama Engge! In our experience, her cooking is the best in Raja Ampat.
+ The people alerted us if they spotted birds or other wildlife. We saw the red birds of paradise, white and black cockatoos, imperial pigeon just causally playing and feeding at the trees in the yard of the homestay.
+ The Wilson’s BOP spot was so close to the display, we could see the charming birds comfortably. We trekked to the spot with Marlon from Sapokren, as Abraham was not available. Despite Marlon’s relatively young age, he is a very knowledgeable bird guide, enthusiastically identifying birds (even with only their calls) and other wildlife along the way.
+ Whenever we needed anything to be arranged, it was always easily done by contacting Kristin via whatsapp or just finding her around the homestay.
+ Lovely bungalow with raised bed and mosquito net. Nifty shower in one of the bathroom.
+ Snorkeling in the house reef was good.
Overall, Warimpurem is a great gateway to Raja Ampat.
Just as described, nice bungalow, sweet family who were very kind to me when I was sick and needed to go to doctor. The food is yummy with lots of fruit and veg. The reef is not the best for Raja Ampat but nice for a couple of days, snorkelling down past Sapokren there’s lots of fish, an occasional turtle etc, also it’s easy to see dolphins swim past ( though for me it was harder to see them in the water than on Gam). The surrounding countryside is gorgeous, really fun to walk to Sapokren and talk to the lovely, friendly locals. You can see black and white cockatoos and hornbills easily just going for a walk up and down the road. Definitely a lovely place to stay, especially if you need to be near Waisai. I didn’t get the chance to see the BoP because I was sick but Abraham is really lovely and obviously knowledge so I imagine it would be a great experience
Exactly as described, nice house reef, great bird guide with Abraham. Lovely food. Only downside was on the days when all rooms were full (group tour) they all took it in turns to have a shower in the room with the western toilet meaning waiting upwards of half an hour for the toilet. Other than that lovely stay, would stay again.
Such a lovely little place! Abraham and the family were great hosts and showed me the Wilson and red birds of paradise. Highly recommend it!
We loved our stay here ! It’s so beautiful and we saw 5 dolphins when snorkeling in front of the homestay! We also did two great birding tours and saw the birds of paradise
Abraham and his family made us feel very welcome and the food was great too!
Wir waren 12 Tage in Warimpurem Homestay.
and hatten eine wirklich wundervolle Zeit mit der Familie. Die Familie war sehr gastfreundlich, herzlich und freundlich.
Wir wählen Warimpurem Homestay wegen der Länge des Sonnenlichts, von morgens bis Sonnenuntergang. Sonnenaufgang und Sonnenuntergang kann man leider nicht direkt sehen. Sie werden sie jedoch bemerken.
Bungalow:
Der Bungalow ist sehr einfach eingerichtet aber sauber.
Das Bett war komfortabel und mit Moskitonetz überdeckt, auch wie alle anderen Hütten.
Der Strom ist den ganzen Tag verfügbar.
Wir haben den Abholung-Service genutzt, der mit dem Auto ist.
Essen:
Während unseres 12-tägigen Aufenthalts servierten sie das Essen kaum das gleiche und jede Mahlzeit War wirklich lecker und authentisches lokales Essen. Ich bin erstaunt über ihre Fähigkeit, Variationen wie Beilagen zu machen (tempeh, tahu, jagung bakwan), Gemüse, Fisch oder Hühnchen zu reservieren.
Der Ruf des Essens ist damit bestätigt.
Umgebung:
Wir sahen einen originalen Papua-Lemuren auf dem Ketapang-Baum und ein schwarzen sowie weißen Kakadus. Außerdem singen alle Arten von Vögeln jeden Morgen von 4:45 Uhr bis 5:15 Uhr. Warimpurem Homestay ist ein Paradies für Vogelliebhaber.
Wir sind beide keine Taucher, so dass wir das Meer nur durch unsere Schnorchelausrüstung genießen können. Vor der zweiten Hütte von rechts finden Sie einige Korallen und Fische.
Vielleicht sind es nicht die besten Korallen, aber für uns reicht es und sieht ziemlich gut aus. Jedes Mal, wenn wir schnorchelten, sahen wir verschiedene Arten von Fischen, die die Korallen umgeben. Wir haben davon auch paar Videos mit unserem Handy gemacht.
Während unseres Aufenthaltes sahen wir viele Male Delphine vor unserer Hütte herum Schwimmen.
Jeden Abend genossen wir die prächtige Milchstraßengalaxie.
Ausflüge:
Wir machten eine Vogelbeobachtungstour mit Abraham durch den Dschungel. Die Fahrt war sehr früh am Morgen 05:30 Uhr und es war noch dunkel. Wir sahen die Vögel und hatten das Glück, dass viele männliche Vögel eine Weile tanzten.
Ich ging mit Kristin auf dem Motorrad zum traditionellen Wasai-Markt, der der nächstgelegene Markt für die Menschen in dieser Bucht ist.
Wir haben an mehreren Tagen schöne Ausflüge mit dem Fischerboot gemacht, es gibt tolle Locations zu erkunden. Einfach fragen und sie bieten die Fahrt mit dem Boot an, z. B. nach Piaynemo – Telaga bintang – Arborek
Wir haben Ausflüge zum Schnorcheln mit Arnold in mehreren verschiedenen Orten gemacht. Wir sind auf jeden nicht enttäuscht.
Auf dem Weg haben wir auch Delphine und Schildkröten (in der Nähe von Kri Insel) gesehen.
Wir empfehlen Warinpurem Homestay. Vor allem, die gleichzeitig Vögel, Kultur und Schnorcheln lieben.
Thank you everyone to make our holidays memorable 😘
Hi Ka Ida thank you
🤗
Kami sangat mengingat Kamu,
Kami berharap Ka Ida dan Erik
Datang ke WARIMPUREM lg
We had a really fantastic time with Abraham and his family. He really made sure we were well looked after and we were really interested to talk to him and learn about the island.
The food was really brilliant – they fed us plenty of authentic local food, it was some of the best we have had! Really delicious vegetable dishes, soups, fish etc.
The accommodation was great – very simply but perfect if you’re here to enjoy nature. Right on the beach too – it was so beautiful.
Bring your snorkel – there is so much to see on the reef it was great!
Highly recommend staying at Warimpurem – we had such a lovely relaxing time here!
Though the huts are basic and the reef is poor, the food served in this homestay is really very good. It is original, tasteful and plenty. As a dutch citizen we are used to eat indonesian food, and is is how it should be, no tourist meal. Just very tasteful food. They use fresh local spice. The meals are varied and suprising. The homestay is great for birdwatching. Even next to the homestay you find kookaburra’s. At the homestay lives a cuscus. Large yellow crested Kakatoes can be seen from the road to waisai. The jungle nearby in the morning is full of singing birds. For birdwatchers a very good place to stay.. thanks
We were here 8 years ago and we have to say, it has only gotten better.
The best prepared, most variety and generous portions of food. Mama Enge is famous for her cooking for a reason.
There are newer, spacious, comfy beach huts on the waters edge with terrace, real beds and the fewest mosquitos of any place we stayed.
Bill took a BOP trip with Abraham- who runs the place- and he was rewarded with a beautiful sighting.
If you swim out from the homestay and head right, towards the village, you will find a beautiful, healthy reef with a wide variety of corals.
This is the place to begin- or end- your trip to Raja, because of quick access to the ferry in Waisai, but mostly because you are treated like family here.
No negatives.
I stayed for 2 nights, overall it was very good, people are very nice and helpful and food was really very good. It’s very basic as youd probably expect, 24 hour electricity though which was nice and a fan in the room, only complaint is some of the bedding was dirty in my room. There’s also not really much of a beach as the beach front huts are right on it.
We stayed here for 2 nights and everything was great.
The photos correspond to the accommodation. The bungalows are large, with enough space, clean. Electricity is available all day.
The food was absolutely delicious. There was plenty of everything, fish, vegetables, fruit, sweets. And it wasn’t as spice as in other accommodations. Amazing experience.
We went on one birdwatching trip, the organization was excellent and the guides helped us along the way.
Nous avons passé nos 3 dernières nuits avant notre retour pour la France dans un des bungalows sur la plage.
La famille est d’une grande gentillesse et les repas ont été les meilleures de tout notre séjour d’îles en îles.
De chez eux, on peut organiser l’excursion pour aller observer les Wilson de Paradis (ce que nous n’avons pas fait) par contre nous avons été nous baignées dans la Kali Biru (rivière bleue). Endroit magique d’une grande beauté.
Nous avons également été faire le marché de Waisai.
Je recommande vivement cet endroit qui peut être un bon tremplin avant de reprendre le ferry pour Sorong.
Dany et Anna
Best food that we had in raja ampat!
Bungalow at the beach is nice.
We did 2 trips, one to see the wilson and the other to see the red bird of paradise. The organisation was great.
The owner has a fridge so if you take your beers with you he can keep them cold.
Excellent homestay! Clean, great food, super friendly hosts. They organised two visits, to see the “red” and “Wilson” birds of paradise. A place where we would come back any time!
I really enjoyed my stay! Very nice people, very nice and plentyful food.
Good birdwatchingtour!
It’s a good place to start or end your Raja Ampat journey.
We had a wonderful experience at this homestay. The family was extremely hospitable, warm and friendly. Mama Angelina’s cooking was really delicious, including diverse vegetarian cuisine with local vegetables and herbs. The cottage faced the sea and was simple, spacious and clean. There was a beautiful secluded beach and bay in front for swimming, snorkeling and hanging out. The family called us and pointed out various fauna that came on site such as owls, cuscus, birds of paradise, cuckoo doves, etc. It was a pleasure to chat with the various members. We could walk from there through a scenic wooden walkway to a local village and also access another good snorkeling site and beach. We loved it and will definitely go back😃
helpful people and amazing food !
really nice place
My friend Sara and I stayed in this homestay for 4 nights in February. It is a beatiful and quiet place and very remote, if you are looking for a peaceful experience! There was great snorkeling very close to the homestay. Also a good place for bringing inflateable stand up paddle boards, and we enjoyed exploring the bay on the boards.
The owner and his family are great people! Very friendly and warm hearted! The didn´s speak much english but Google Translate on the cell phone worked well to have some conversations with the owner!
Food was good and plentiful. The only thing that made me not choose five stars in this rating is that the toilet facility was not so clean. But there was a good supply of sweet water, and good possibilites for washing and cleaning up, which was not the case in several other homestays we stayed in during our 3 week trip in Raja Ampat.
My friend Sara and I stayed in this homestay for 4 nights in February. It is a beatiful and quiet place and very remote, if you are looking for a peaceful experience! There was great snorkeling very close to the homestay. Also a good place for bringing inflateable stand up paddle boards, and we enjoyed exploring the bay on the boards.
The owner and his family are great people! Very friendly and warm hearted! The didn´s speak much english but Google Translate on the cell phone worked well to have some conversations with the owner!
Food was good and plentiful. The only thing that made me not choose five stars in this rating is that the toilet facility was not so clean. But there was a good supply of sweet water, and good possibilites for washing and cleaning up, which was not the case in several other homestays we stayed in during our 3 week trip in Raja Ampat.
Well, we booked Warimpurim based on the food reviews and were not disappointed. The meals were always delicious and special, obviously prepared with enjoyment, and overly plentiful.
The family was so friendly and open. The bathrooms and showers were always clean. It was the perfect introduction to our adventure in Raja Ampat.
Hi, how do i arrange booking? Is there any contact number to book?
How to arrange a booking is explained here Adel.
Hi, how do i arrange booking? Is there any contact number to book?
How to arrange a booking is explained here Adel.
v good food nice place nice owner enjoyed our stay thanks saw red bird paradise
Thank you nigel
This was the second homestay I stayed in Raja Ampat. I was very impressed with, first, hospitality. The family welcomed me in warmth. The way they treated guests were family-like.
Secondly, cleanliness. Toilet is the cleanest I found in the island. Room amenities for such homestay were above standard, I should say: towel, mat, and umbrella!
Last but not least, oh, the food!!! Mama Engel is such the best chef. Fruits were served differently in breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Menu example for breakfast: homemade cake, egg, bread, omelette, and dragonfruit. Dinner: traditional brenebon soup (red bean and meat or chicken), vegetable, grilled fish, sweet soy sauce and chili padi for dipping, and orange. Lunch is alike with different main course, soup, stir-fry vegetable, and other fruits. Milk, peanut butter, chocolate spread, jams, cheese slice, coffee, tea, were served 24 hours.
This is way totally different with the other homestay in the other island where I had one dish only for breakfast, such as banana fritters, or cake, and fruit was only banana from day one until five.
I would say Warimpurem homestay is one-step-ahead in standard level of hospitality from the others in the island.
We have just spent only 1 beautiful night and day at Warinpurem guesthouse. We returned here having spent 3 or 4 nights last January.
We came back to spend time with Abraham and his lovely extended family and also for the best food in all of Rajaampat.
We were not disappointed. Abraham sent a boat to bring us there and we were welcomed with a delicious lunch of fish, 2 types of vegetables , tofu, fresh cucumber and papaya.
We relaxed on our bungalow verandah ,snorkel, observed beautiful butterflies and enjoyed chatting with the family.
We had a large comfortable bed with netting and feasted on a huge, array of delicious dishes both for breakfast and dinner.
Abraham arranged our taxi to Wasai and were very sad to leave. Thank you. We will come back.
This is a very good homestay. The accommodation and food were the best of our 2 weeks in Raja Ampat. It was the only homestay that served a substantial breakfast and not just cake or fried bananas. But the best thing was the family. Engelina not only booked our ferry tickets but came with us to the ferry to make sure we got on it. Abraham was a very good birding guide and we saw both birds of paradise. There is also a very pleasant and interesting walk to the village and it is also easy to walk to the jungle to look for birds.
Hi, is it possible to arrange diving in the passage with this homestay?
Hi Jonas
Warikaf does not have a dive center. If you want to dive, it’s best to book accommodation at a homestay that has an on-site dive center. You’ll find those linked from this page.
Hi, is it possible to arrange diving in the passage with this homestay?
Hi Jonas
Warikaf does not have a dive center. If you want to dive, it’s best to book accommodation at a homestay that has an on-site dive center. You’ll find those linked from this page.
Our group of five stayed at Warimpurem from 14 to 20 October 2019. The homestay is 20 minutes’ drive from the Waisai ferry terminal.
The rooms were good with comfortable beds with mosquito netting (there aren’t a lot of mosquitos) and a balcony with a view out to the Dampier Straight. Food was excellent and our vegetarian diet was easily accommodated. We got fruit with every lunch and dinner and there were bananas available all the time. The food was probably the best out of the homestays that we stayed at.
The ablution block was basic and it would have helped to have had the used toilet paper removed more often.
There is good snorkelling from the beach with corals, sea squirt and lots of fish. We saw a Waigeo cuscus near the homestay on two nights. Sulphur-crested cockatoo and friar birds were abundant around the homestay and we saw Eclectus parrots, Palm cockatoo, hornbill, kookaburra, frigate birds, osprey, butcher birds and several species of pigeons and doves. Abraham took us on the Bird of Paradise tour. He was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, and spoke good English. The tour was great and we saw both Red and Wilsons’ Birds of Paradise. It was good to be able to walk to the local village, and also along the road for spotting birds.
The homestay owner has limited English, but we were greatly helped by Stay Raja Ampat staff who were staying at the homestay.
We strongly recommend this homestay.
What a wonderful place to stay. I came here on my own and felt welcome and save from the first minute.
The huts are basic but very spacious and you always feel the sea-breeze, natural aircon 😉 The homestay is located at a private beach and close to Waisai and scubarepublic dive center so ideal before or after a live-aboard with them. The coral reef is outstanding and just 30meters from the beach. It is 10-15 minutes walk to the village where you will meet many friendly kids fishing. The food is super delicious and plentiful I could never finish it. Also as a vegetarian, I had always a variety of yummy dishes to choose from. Thank you very much to the family and I will be back 🙂
Nous avons passé 4 nuit en juillet 2019 et nous etions 7 avec 4 enfants
C est un endroit parfait et les gens sont merveilleux
La cuisine délicieuse
Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil
Hello
Me and friends spent 2 nights at Warimpuren in february 2019 and we realy enjoy it. Good food, big bungalow (very good sleeping) impressive night life (birds and animals) and good house reef (go west from Warimpuren, toward Saporkren village). One of my friend go to see the birds of paradise and saw them very close, he was very happy of his excursion. 5 stars
Hello,
How much would the boat journey for 5 people cost from Waisai?
All the best
Tom
The latest information Warikaf has provided us is as above Tom: “For more than 3 passengers a speedboat would need to be chartered at a cost of IDR 500,000 per person each way.”
That information is quite old. We think you could probably get there cheaper than that by asking the staff at the Waisai Homestay Information Center to organise transport for you.
Hello,
How much would the boat journey for 5 people cost from Waisai?
All the best
Tom
The latest information Warikaf has provided us is as above Tom: “For more than 3 passengers a speedboat would need to be chartered at a cost of IDR 500,000 per person each way.”
That information is quite old. We think you could probably get there cheaper than that by asking the staff at the Waisai Homestay Information Center to organise transport for you.
Hello,
My family and I are looking to stay at Warikaf for 3 nights, should we be worried about the recent reports of the saltwater crocodile?
Additionally, will this affect the ability to go snorkelling in the area around the passage?
All the best
Tom
Those reports are quite old now Tom. We’ve heard nothing further about that animal and know that groups are snorkelling and diving the passage again, so it seems the situation has been resolved.
Hello,
My family and I are looking to stay at Warikaf for 3 nights, should we be worried about the recent reports of the saltwater crocodile?
Additionally, will this affect the ability to go snorkelling in the area around the passage?
All the best
Tom
Those reports are quite old now Tom. We’ve heard nothing further about that animal and know that groups are snorkelling and diving the passage again, so it seems the situation has been resolved.
I stayed for 3 wonderful days at Warimpurem, my bungalow was the best of all the homestays I stayed in with a real bed, clean bed sheets and pillow, no bugs, right in front of the ocean, being 6 feet tall, I never hit my head which happened frequently in other places. There were 2 chairs and a table on the veranda. The food is as good as all the other reviews say and Abraham is always there if you need anything, his English is good and he is fun to hang out with, loves to laugh.
The Coral is good with lots of fish. It’s too bad I had to leave at the last minute or I would have stayed longer.
Hello hello! We stayed here for only 1 night on January 29th, 2019. It’s a great option if you want to be close to Waisai to catch the early ferry. The family were very friendly and kind. The food we had was very tasty and plentiful. The facilities were all extremely clean.
The only thing we felt that could have been better was the price. It’s 400,000 compared to the standard of 350,000 we paid in other places we stayed. I know it’s 50,000 but in our opinion it didn’t stand out enough to pay the extra 50,000.
Thank you very much to the waripurem family and we will see you next time! Good health and happiness to you all!
Terima kasih….. David and Preachie
Hi,
We stayed at Warimpurem guest house in January 2019 for 5 nights.
We arrived at sunrise and were welcomed with breakfast soon after and a comfortable clean bungalow with a real bed and mosquito net. We also had a nice shaded verandah with comfortable chairs and a table. Inside the bungalow was a small cupboard for storing small things. Our cabin was absolute beach front with beautiful views across to Gam Island.
The family were really friendly with Joseph speaking fluent English and being a really friendly , helpful , fun loving person. He was shy at first but took us to look for cuscus, birds of paradise, to Wasai to see the doctor and visit the bank, bought us things on request when visiting Wasai and spent time chatting and sharing jokes. A really lovely man.
The food was gourmet standard. Fresh tuna grilled, fried, curried, cooked whole with delicious flavours, eggplant, beans, water spinach, tempeh with peanuts, noodles, fried rice, fresh fruit, freshly baked cakes, fried bananas in batter, coffee ,tea all delicious! We never had the same food twice and we always ate too much because it was so delicious, diverse and plentiful.
Please publish a cookbook.
The reef was good with lots of coral and fish. I even saw lobsters hiding under rocks. Dolphins went past everyday.
There were large butterflies flying around the compound everyday, a regular visiting palm cockatoo and lots of other birds flying around nearby.
There is a road behind the guesthouse that you can walk along to watch birds and butterflies easily. It is a quiet road with little traffic but it is useful if you want to visit Wasai.
We went to see the BOP with Abraham. We saw the Wilson’s bird of paradise but missed the red bird of paradise. Other guests saw the latter the day before so we were just unlucky.
There is a really lovely village nearby called Saporkren that you can visit by walking on a boardwalk around the coast. The people are welcoming and curious.
I highly recommend this homestay. It was delightful and unforgettable.
A very nice experience in this homestay, on a pretty little beach!
The bungalows are clean and the 2 located on the beach offer a nice view! Mama Angelina prepares dishes that are disproportionately delicious and well supplied! Unquestionably unbeatable in all Raja Ampat! Fresh fish, vegetables, variety of dishes, surprises and little touches in the afternoon, everything is homemade, a real treat!
Authentic little family, and welcoming (a hello to Emiliano, the baby, my namesake!)!
If you are early do not miss the sunrise … and the dolphin colonies that swim off! You’ll have to have the opportunity to see the birds of paradise or couscous (choose your guide well), or to visit the village 10 minutes walk for a meeting with locals!
Thanks a lot and see you!
Thanks for the tips , you said choose your guide well, who would you recommend? It is hard to find information online 🙂
We only stayed in his homestay one night, but it was a great experience. The homestay was a very elaborate bungalow with a big comfortable bed and spacious room. Food was great too and sunsets are spectacular. Abraham was willing to chat and give us tips and helped us to arrange a taxi to the ferry. It’s a great place to stay on the way to Sorong or even longer, especially if you want to see Birds of Paradise.
We had lunch here after swimming in Kabui Passage (which, despite the aggressive croc warnings that we weren’t aware of, was amazing). Warikaf is one of the most serene and secluded places in the world, and is a highlight of Raja Ampat.
I can’t comment on the accommodation, food, or local family, but certainly the scenery is incredible. There were so many fish under the pier that you can’t actually see any light if you dive down.
Would stay here if I came back!
We had lunch here after swimming in Kabui Passage (which, despite the aggressive croc warnings that we weren’t aware of, was amazing). Warikaf is one of the most serene and secluded places in the world, and is a highlight of Raja Ampat.
I can’t comment on the accommodation, food, or local family, but certainly the scenery is incredible. There were so many fish under the pier that you can’t actually see any light if you dive down.
Would stay here if I came back!
We visited Warimpurem Homestay in early Dec and stayed for 3 nights. We highly recommend staying here for the friendly and peaceful atmosphere, the beauty of the area, excellent birding opportunities along the quiet road…. and the absolutely outstanding cooking! Thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome. We would also like to thank Yan, who is a driver in partnership with this homestay, for going out of his way to help us communicate at a pharmacy, mail a package, and on top of that give us an impromptu Waisai tour!
We loved the Warimpurem Homestay. Our room was very comfortable. The food was excellent and plentiful and we appreciated the extra snacks mid-afternoon. Abraham and his family were friendly and helpful and the kids were lovely- they came running over to show us when they’d spotted a cuscus in the tree up the road! The Homestay was also a great base from which to do the Birds of Paradise tour, which we enjoyed and on which we saw both the red birds of paradise and the wilsons. Overall, highly recommended!
Hi and thanks to everyone for helping me with an information!
I will come to RA in January and will complete my AOWD with Raja Ampat Dive Resort, but I prefer to stay in a Homestay. So I am searching for one where I can walk to the Resort for the Course.
Does anyone know if its possible to walk there from Warimpurem? And if it is a beach walk: Is it depending on tide or the whole day?
Thanks a lot!
Sina
Hi Sina
You can walk the road from any of the homestays near Waisai to that resort. You may even be able to organise a ride on a motorbike.
Between 17 and 21 Nov 2018 my husband and I stayed at Warimpurem Homestay located on Waigeo island, between Waisai and Saporkren village. The host family was very lovely and helpful. The bungalows are basic but great (we stayed at the beach bungalow). The food prepared and served by the host family was absolutely delicious! Abraham – one of the sons/cousins of the homestay’s owner who also lives there – is a great local bird guide! He took us and another tourist couple for a bird-watching tour into the nearby forest to see two different species of Birds of Paradise – Red BOP and Wilson’s BOP. The trip was great and very successful – apart from both BOPs we have also seen other interesting bird species. I can thoroughly recommend staying at the Warimpurem Homestay and arranging birding tours with Abraham from the homestay. One thing to NOTE for all tourists – please avoid bringing single use plastics and packaged products as it appears that there is no official waste management system or infrastructure in the area and one way or another, your plastic/metal rubbish might end up on the beaches or in the ocean. If you can, I suggest you don’t bring such items but if you really must, try to take your inorganic rubbish away and dispose of it in a bigger city / back home.
Big thanks to Mama Enggelina, Abraham, Cristina, all the kids and the entire family for making our time at Warimpurem so lovely 🙂
We had a wonderful time at Warimpurem Homestay. It is very simple but all you need. Food is great and we never had the same thing twice. Everything is well organised. The family is friendly, so are the cats. Be prepared for a really snuggly one that won’t leave your lap.
It was all clean, beautiful beach and coral just outside our hut.
The family helped us organise a few trips and even let us rent their personal scooter to pick up our lost luggage.
Hi, is there good snorkeling around the homestay, excluding the passage? Also, is it safe, considering it’s a mangrove?
Thank you
Hi Bertrand
We’ve never snorkelled there personally, so can’t say for sure, but we saw coral bommies and many small sharks and fish on the way in and from the homestay dock, so we imagine it’s quite good. Quite different to the reefs around islands in the open ocean, though. Also can’t be certain about safety, although it’s very close to the passage itself, where lots of people have dived and snorkelled without incident to date. We’ve never heard any negative reports from around there, and your hosts would certainly not let you snorkel anywhere they thought there was definite risk. Hope that helps!
Hi, is there good snorkeling around the homestay, excluding the passage? Also, is it safe, considering it’s a mangrove?
Thank you
Hi Bertrand
We’ve never snorkelled there personally, so can’t say for sure, but we saw coral bommies and many small sharks and fish on the way in and from the homestay dock, so we imagine it’s quite good. Quite different to the reefs around islands in the open ocean, though. Also can’t be certain about safety, although it’s very close to the passage itself, where lots of people have dived and snorkelled without incident to date. We’ve never heard any negative reports from around there, and your hosts would certainly not let you snorkel anywhere they thought there was definite risk. Hope that helps!
I have stayed at Warempurem 5 nights and everything was fine from food to relax to excursions. Cristine, Arnold, Bram, Laura, Om + Tante, as well as Wilson and his red friends know how to make your stay enjoyable and smooth. Thank you guys 🙂
Hi Pier, glad to hear from you 🙂
Thanks for the feed back, a whole family is say hi to you
I stayed 3 nights here – what a great place to be!
The house reef is simply fantastic – I spent many hours snorkelling . The food is also fantastic – incredibly delicious and variable!
I did a snorkel tour and friends of mine also did a hike – Abraham is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide.
The bungalow and bathroom facilities were great, as well. Very clean and comfortable.
I would highly recommend staying here!
We loved warimpurem and angelique and her family who took good care of us. A special thank you to angelique for agreeing to take me to church … which i know is a very private thing.
The snorkelling from the beach was lovely.
The reason for not 5 stars is related to getting around and lack of open sharing about options and the variability of meals if angelique was not around.
The village is so worth a visit and we thank them for their hospitality.
Special hug to rosie. Xo
My family of four thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful beauty and kind hosts at Warimpuren Homestay. As advertised, the food was fabulous! Christine and Engelline know how to cook for vegetarians, using yummy spices and sauces. Yay! Laura, who lives there and is fluent in English, was helpful in making excursion arrangements. Some nights got quite warm and there’s no electricity during the night for a fan, but that’s the case in most homestays on R4. Being right on the beach helped. The house reef is excellent, and there are so many fabulous reefs to snorkel and dive just a short boat ride away. We paid just 1.4 million RP for a boat for full day of snorkeling. The family at Warimpuren is lovely, respecting privacy while also being thoughtful and available. The dogs and cats are well cared for and friendly. We highly recommend it!
Great place! Food was delicious! Family was amazing! Abraham was especially helpful and took me on some great hikes in the area to see cool wildlife. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed there 2 nights and we had an amazing time at Warimpurem homestay. Our pick up was accurate at waisai harbour and our hosts were very nice. The food was far the best in Raja Ampat. Their snorkeling and bird watching tours were enjoyable and well organised as well. Thank you and we can only recommend staying at this homestay.
Very, very happy for spending two nights there! Amazing, quiet place between two small cliffs at the beach. Very comfortable beds, all that you need inside, outstanding food (better than in two other homestays we’ve been in). Just 15minutes walk from Saporkren village forgottem by time… Coral reefs – amazing as on Kri, 20 meters from bungalows! Diving possibility nearby but a bit expensive. Our rate: Just go and feel it!
We loved our short time here and would highly recommend!
Transportation – Once off the ferry, the really nice guys at the tourist information centre (where you buy your permits) were expecting us and showed us to a car… Waripurem was approx 20 mins away. Also, arranging a boat to our next homesty on Kri was very easy and for an extra 100Rp, our driver stopped at Firwen Wall for an hour so we could snorkel.
Food – was excellent… incredible whole fresh fish, fresh fruit and a great selection of veggies – it was 100% the best food we had during our stay in Raja Ampat! On a general note (not just relevant for here) – if you’re a big coffee drinker, bring your own as its only the local dusty stuff that is provided at home stays and no milk / creamer. And if you’re in to spicy, we were very glad e brought our own chilli sauce!
Location – was great, right on the beach and easy taxi ride in to town which Abrahim can arrange for you! The snorkelling off the beach is lovely and your right on the edge of the forest so have a good chance at spotting wildlife. We saw two Cous Cous, fireflies and tonnes of beautiful birds.
Staff – were outstanding… Abrahim speaks amazing English and is super helpful and chatty. He and his friend guided us on the Bird Of Paradise tour and couldn’t have been nicer.
Birds of Paradise – we saw both Wilsons and Red Birds of Paradise – leaving at 4:30am for the walk in the dark up the hill (bring a torch and wear trainers!). The area has been set up well for watching the birds and we were super impressed. If you have dodgy knees / ankles – make sure you wear proper shoes as it can be slippy on the way down and theres a few ups and downs when you’re walking through the forest
Cleanliness – our rooms and communal areas were kept very clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights here on our last few visa days – Enggelina’s cooking is amazing – please publish a recipe book 🙂 We walked to the village some really great walkways alongside the coast. Saw dolphins from our homestay. Snorkelling great – lots of flat, pretty table coral. Abrahim took us to the Wilson’s bird of paradise hide-out – was just as David Attenborough described – he’s still cleaning out his patch for his lady- fascinating. Abrahim has interesting stories of local practices. I would recommend taking a taxi for the initial ?1.5 km road part of the walk especially as it is a 04.30 am start.. 5*’s all round we’ll be back thank you
Wife and I stayed at warimpurem for a week in feb 18 and loved it! The location, the housereef, the tours and the food are all phenomenal. Abraham was an amazing guide with a really good eye for spotting wildlife and the whole homestay family is so sweet. Highly recommended!
It would be possible to organize a transfer from there to Fam Island watching Pyanemo on The way? How much it will cost? Thank you in advance.
It would be possible Javier, but you would need to contact Warikaf about the cost. The Waisai Homestay Information Center should be able to help you with that. (Warikaf is difficult to contact, and no English is spoken there.)
thank you. I was in contact with the Homestay of Fam (our next destination) and they are agree to bring us there fro 1.500.000 rupies. I think is a right price.
It would be possible to organize a transfer from there to Fam Island watching Pyanemo on The way? How much it will cost? Thank you in advance.
It would be possible Javier, but you would need to contact Warikaf about the cost. The Waisai Homestay Information Center should be able to help you with that. (Warikaf is difficult to contact, and no English is spoken there.)
thank you. I was in contact with the Homestay of Fam (our next destination) and they are agree to bring us there fro 1.500.000 rupies. I think is a right price.
We only stayed at Warimpurem for one night before heading to Waisai to catch the ferry, but wish it could have been more. We went on the birdwatching trip with Abraham to see both Red and Wilson’s Birds of Paradise, which was fantastic (400,000/person). We saw mantas and dolphins from the shore and enjoyed snorkeling the house reef. The food was the best we experienced in Raja Ampat, with lots of diversity. The dining room was lovely and had a sink for handwashing as well as charging stations. There’s also a real shower. Warimpurem was one of two out of our five homestays that provided afternoon snacks. It also seems like the cleanest homestay we stayed in. The family was absolutely lovely, especially Mama. Laura—who works for Stay Raja Ampat—also lives at Warimpurem and takes her meals with guests. There isn’t a boat on hand, which might make it difficult to organize snorkeling trips if desired, but we didn’t enquire. We also stayed at Corepen (5/5), Beser Bay (5/5), Yenmakrak (3/5), and Mangkur Kodon (5/5) homestays if you want to check out our reviews for comparison.
Hi Adam and Trilly, thank you for your comment. We are happy that you enjoy your stay, Mama and whole family say hi to you 🙂
We stayed at Warimpurem for 3 short, blissful days. As soon as we arrived Arnold pointed out a Hornbill above the homestay. The next morning we did the 5am, tough one hour hike with Abraham to see the Birds of Paradise. We were rewarded with seeing the Red Birds of Paradise. The home-cooked food and snacks were delicious and plentiful. Snorkeling was top-notch with healthy corals and lots of reef dwelling fish, all just a short swim from the white sandy beach right in front of our bungalow. We even did some freediving at the dropoff. All in all an unforgettable experience.
We stayed at Warimpurem Homestay for 2 nights, mainly to go and see the Red and Wilsons Birds of Paradise (BOP). We stayed in the waterfront chalet, on stilts, overlooking the small beach. The room is very basic, a small double mattress on the floor with a mosquito net that tucks under the mattress. I am 5’10” tall (1.75mr) and I was too long for the bed, managing to kick the net out during the night. There was a small dresser with a cupboard, which should be used to store all liquids, gels etc that will get chewed by the rats who are very inquisitive and test everything that is left out and accessible. There is also a line and a few pegs to hang clothing and small bags from, but we lived from our suitcases for two nights.
There is a small veranda to sit on with two chairs supplied, but we preferred to sit at the tables or lounge in the hammocks in the communal dining area when relaxing. The food is served at 0800, 1200 and 1900 and is what the family are eating in their home. Hot drinks are available all day and a free water supply to fill your bottles from. Breakfast is cake and fruit. Rice is the mainstay of lunch and dinner along with a variety of vegetable dishes and usually fish for lunch and chicken for the evening meal cooked in a delicious Papuan sauce/coating and well spiced and full of flavour. Most probably the best food we ate during our stay in Raja Ampat.
If you want to do the BOP trek speak to Abraham and he will take you up into the Rain Forest, setting off at 5am, returning at about 9.30am for a late breakfast. Make sure you take a small snack, plenty of drinking water, insect repellent, camera and binoculars. Abraham points things of interest on the way up, but likes to move at a good pace in order to get to the first viewing point to see the Red BOP in the treetops. Then it’s on to the hide to see Wilsons BOP. We had two amazing experiences seeing a mating pair of Red BOP and watching the Wilsons BOP cleaning his stage and displaying in his arena.
Warimpurem is a genuine homestay and you live along side the family going about their daily lives and the children playing and having fun. Try and interact with them all as they really appreciate having you stay with them and are always ready to try and help make your stay a wonderful experience.
We were lucky enough to experience seeing the locals celebrating Christmas and New Year during our stay West Papua. In particular on New Years Day in the village of Saporkren we witnessed the local parade, the men beat handmade drums and the ladies played bamboo flutes and all the locals did their dance up and down the main street in two lines with the children in the middle all dressed in their Sunday best.
Amazing place!!!! The best people to stay at!!! Locals, extremely helpful, nice, taking care of all you need while staying there! The accommodation is basic, but clean and all you need. During our stay we meet Laura who gave us a big help in planning our next steps in visiting Indonesia.
The food is one of the MUST TRY!!! No matter were you stay you can go and talk to Kristen or Abraham (they speak english) and ask to come for lunch or dinner.
Maman is the owner and the cook !
She always has very very good food (Best we tried in ID) freshly maid, using local ingredients!
There is also a small clean, white sandy beach that is all yours during the stay (shared with other guests). You can just lay on the beach, stay in the hamac on the porch in front, go for a swim, snorkel or book a dive with the dive centers near by (usually they ofer also transportation from & to your place).
We also took the bird watching tour with Abraham, that lives there and it was really nice! We went early in the morning and we saw Wilson Bird of Paradise really close. The walk in the jungle with a local guide is really worth it!
bonjour?Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette homestay !Très propre et confortable ,très bonne nourriture. Idéale à l’arrivé ou au départ du ferry.Pour le snorkeling c’est pas le top après les autres îles ,mais par contre pour l’observation des oiseaux c’est le meilleur endroit.
We stayed at Warimpurem with the goal of seeing birds of paradise, and on that count it delivered!
We had a great birdwatching tour with Abraham, a knowledgeable guide and quite a character. We saw the Red Bird of Paradise and Wilson’s Bird of Paradise. Abraham’s skills are impressive. As we got close to the area where the Wilson’s displays, Abraham could tell by the sound of its calls that it was in its lek and we couldn’t approach without scaring it away. We waited until it was safe to sneak up on the lek and were treated to the sight of the bird tidying its display area. Not all guides demonstrate this level of care and attention!
Warimpurem is in a prime location for other birds. We walked the road 10-15 minutes in the direction of Waisai, where there is a banana plantation amidst the jungle. In the mornings and late afternoons, this area is alive with bird calls and hornbills, parrots, and cockatoos swooping between the trees. It felt like the Lost World, paved road notwithstanding, and was a nice complement to the water-based activities in Raja Ampat.
Speaking of the ocean, Warimpurem didn’t quite measure up to Gam, Kri, and Arborek as a snorkel destination. When we ventured in, the visibility was terrible and the seagrass stretched out a long way from shore before the coral started. The reef felt a bit more exposed to the open sea than in other places, so we didn’t snorkel much. The birds and jungle made up for the lack of spectacular snorkeling.
As everyone else has commented, the food is excellent and abundant. We appreciated the late afternoon snacks, it would be nice if all homestays provided this.
Sorry I forgot the rate
It was our first homestay when we arrived in Raja Ampat. The bungalows were very good and the place very clean but after my experience of having tried the food in other homestays I trully could say that the food is THE BEST in all Raja Ampat: the variety, the way they cook and serve the meals, the desert after the meals … a lot of details to be appreciated.
However on the other hand they are not very helpfull in solving problems if you want to move to other islands. And also we wanted to pay in credit card because of a big sign they have but their machines didn’t work.
It’s a perfect homestay just to see the birds and walk in the Saporkren village.
Hi jordi, great that you enjoy our food and bird walk during your stay with us
Sorry about the EDC machine, we will solve that problem as soon as we can so it wont bother our guest.
And about your problem to move in other island. Please understand that its a bit complicated when you asking to move in short notice, especially because we dont have our own boat. And to be fair we did our best to help you and make sure you get what you need to continue your trip. And you did! Mama Engge was so concern about you and make sure that i give my best to help you. And i did, and if its not because warimpurem is care about your need i dont know what its 🙂
We stayed at Warikaf for 1 night during our kayak trip around Gam. It is on a great location next to the Passage, and very remote from any village or other accomodation. There is no beach, but plenty of deck area to walk around with a large communal dining and rest area. Our meals were great, fresh fish for dinner and breakfast. However, watch out for the very slippery boardwalk to the dip mandi where the owner cleans the fish, this needs to be scrubbed clean to avoid falling on the deck as we did on our visit.
We stayed at Warikaf for 1 night during our kayak trip around Gam. It is on a great location next to the Passage, and very remote from any village or other accomodation. There is no beach, but plenty of deck area to walk around with a large communal dining and rest area. Our meals were great, fresh fish for dinner and breakfast. However, watch out for the very slippery boardwalk to the dip mandi where the owner cleans the fish, this needs to be scrubbed clean to avoid falling on the deck as we did on our visit.
Absolutely fantastic food and loving family. It was a great start of our holidays in R4. We also really enjoyed the birding tour with the guide Milky; because of the rain Wilson BOP was not there but we saw the red BOP and many, many more birds and cous cous. presence of English speaking Laura and Fahmy was also very helpful and great source of information. Also dophpins/ birds of prey passing in front of the bungalows almost every day.
Hi Maurits,
Thank you for your stay, feedback and five stars here. And we wish you enjoy your holiday in Raja Ampat and back again in future.
Greeting from Warimpurem Homestay family 🙂
Simple but the cook is great (which is quite rare in the area) and the people nice and helpfull. The dive center besides (raja Ampat dive resort) unfortunately is much more expensive that anywhere else. If not we could have staid a long time here. Five star for this range of guesthouse.
Hi Monique,
Thank you for your feedback and five stars here 🙂
FYI for diving trip at Warimpurem, there are some options with dive centers nearby. Could be arrange with Raja Ampat dive resort, Scuba Republic and Kordiris Homestay on eastern Gam.
We stayed in the beachfront bungalow for 5 nights in june and really enjoyed it. The place is not too far from Waisai so you can get there for a reasonable price, the bungalows, although basic, were exceptionally clean, the mosquito nets looked rather new and our bedsheets were changed and the bungalows were cleaned during our stay, which helped made it even more comfortable. The bathroons are pretty clean too by the way.
The reef right off the beach was amazing for snorkeling and a dive center was nearby.
The owners – especially Mama Enggi – were very welcoming and along with that made some of the nicest food we had in all of indonesia.
I guess I will have to come back one day.
Hi Manuel,
Thank you for your feedback here, we’re really appreciate it.
we can’t wait to have you again in your next Raja Ampat trip 🙂
This was an excellent choice for several reasons:
-Mama Engel’s food is delicious, cooked with skill and love
-the bungalow over the water is nice
-the walk to the nearest village along and above the sea is a delight
-Fahmy speaks excellent English and really cares about his guests. He helped me to solve several problems, was totally reliable and competent. He also organises lEnglish lessons for children and was a great teaching partner. The children were keen to learn and remembered what we had done about one month later. You will enjoy the experience.
-Fahmy also organised an excursion to the Red Bird of Paradise. We only saw the bird for a few second but it was still worth it, I think. And you might be luckier
The corals there are good but you won’t see as many different fish and big ones as e.g. on
Kri. But the other advantages make up for it.
-The taxi from the port to the homestay is 200 000. If you have little luggage it is possible to take a motorbike, but the road is rough in parts and quite uncomfortable.
Hi Amei,
Thank you for your feedback, the pleasure is ours to have you at Warimpurem Homestay.
Thank you also for your willingnes to share with local children with your spontaneous english class. they really loved it. even the last time i meet them, they sing abc all the time 🙂
Hi,
do you can arrange the Transfer from your Homestay to the Ferry? and how much is it?
Thank you Chris
All homestays can do that Chris. The price is quoted above under the Transport/Getting there heading.
Could you pick me up from Kordiris homestay? How much does it cost?
Hi Barbosa,
Surely we will, Pick up service from Kordiris costs idr 500.000 with small boat and shared among 4 passangers
I know I can take a boat/speedboat from Waisai to get here- but when I want to go back, or potentially visit a different homestay (thinking about going to Beser Bay after this one), how would I get from here to there?
Also, I saw someone mention a kayak in the comments, is there a way to rent a kayak and explore the Kabui area from here?
Thank you!
Hi Satmary
All homestays can arrange tours of Kabui Bay and organise transport to other homestays and back to Waisai. These and many other questions are all answered in the pages linked from our step by step guide. See this page for kaying info.
I know I can take a boat/speedboat from Waisai to get here- but when I want to go back, or potentially visit a different homestay (thinking about going to Beser Bay after this one), how would I get from here to there?
Also, I saw someone mention a kayak in the comments, is there a way to rent a kayak and explore the Kabui area from here?
Thank you!
Hi Satmary
All homestays can arrange tours of Kabui Bay and organise transport to other homestays and back to Waisai. These and many other questions are all answered in the pages linked from our step by step guide. See this page for kaying info.
Hello,
How far are you to Kabui Bay and do you make excursions there?
Thank you
Hi Jennifer –
Warimpurem is right at the entrance to Kabui Bay and can organise boat trips there.
Hi Jenifer, our homestay just one hour to get tourism destination on kabui bay. We also could arrange trip for you to get there with reasonable prices
Thank you.
Do you have ‘What’s App’?
Hi Jennifer, if you have any questions about your stay, feel free to contact me through whatsapp +628113955591
Thank you. I just messaged you on ‘What’s App.’
We were so happy we stayed at Warimpurem on our birding tour of West Papua. The food was easily the best we had on our holiday – and that includes fancied hotels on the mainland. Our hosts couldn’t do enough to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The birding with local guide Bram was excellent and we were thrilled to see cuscuses and striped possums right in front of the homestay. Fahmy and other locals provided informed and stimulating conversation. I’m guessing I’ll be back…..
Hi Steve, thank you for your feedback and five stars here.
Hope to see you again here and I can’t wait to read your next birding report 🙂
Amazing Time!
I stayed in this homestay for one week and then again for one day.
The Bungalows are very clean, the Food was one of the best i had in Raja Ampat (was in three Homestays). I dived in the dive station next to the homestay (10 minutes’ walk). The dive centre is a bit pricey, for example on the Island costs the dive 200’000-300’000 less, but the dive centre is very professional so the Price is okay.
The People at the Homestays are very nice. Thank you again for sending my letters to Europe! They have some very sweet Dogs but they well behaved. The puppy was sooo sweet <3.
I can really recommend this homestay if you want to dive or make some bird tours.
See you maybe again
Harold
Hi Harold,
Thank man for your feedback here.
And I’ll sent your letters one by one in two weeks.
Regards,
Your postman 😀
Wonderful family, great food, spacious new dining area and a comfortable bungalow – perfect! I enjoyed my time at this secluded homestay with its easy access to Waisai. Fahmy, a teacher living there, was extremely helpful in providing information, organizing transportation and an expert in solving all Telkomsel problems. The reef heading west starts with an impressive expanse of table coral and evolves into a variety of beautiful coral all the way to the village jetty with its huge school of fish.
Hi Lisa!
How is it going there?
Thank for your feedback here 🙂 and definitely, describe the silly things about data package trap from telkoms*l is one thing that I have to explain to guests 😉
And it’s part of Homestay Services 😀
And finally a hacktivist from indonesia raise their voice and hacked telkoms*l website couples day ago due to their strange details with 4G/3G/2G and local data’s quota :)))))
I stayed 5 days at the Warimpurem Homestay and I felt very welcome. Mama Enggi is a really good cook and a lovely person, so is the rest of the family! Transport from Waisai Harbor to the Homestay was well prepared, even stops for small shopping has been made possible. The Bungalow I stayed in was very close to the beach, so not even a fan is needed in the room, ’cause it got good ventilation. Bungalow as well as toilet and mandi were both very clean! Towel, blanket, pillow – all provided and even changed after a few days! The family took me on a boattrip to another Homestay and to the market in Waisai. It was a very nice experience. And also Fahmy and Laura, both Javanese people living at the Homestay are very very helpful, nice and always in the mood for a nice chat. Even though Mama does speak little English (and me less than little Bahasa) we laughed both a lot about the stories of each other that were told with the hand of hands and feet 🙂 I would definitely recommend staying there!
Hi Monja!
Thank you for your feedback here, we’re really apreciate it 🙂
The pleasure is ours to have you here.
Enjoy your rest of holiday in Indonesia before back to your daily routines.
Warimpurem always welcome you if you come in a future, hope we’ll meet again 🙂
I stayed in Waripurem nearly 2 weeks in February because it is the nearest homestay to the hospital in Waisai. I had an accident in Sorong and wanted to wait here until I was sure the wound would heal.
The family was very friendly and did everything to make my stay enjoyable.
The food was excellent. Every time something else always with various vegetables and fruits. Mama Engge is a really good cook.
And at the meals I enjoyed the company of Fahmy when he was here. He was so helpful at any time. And I was happy to speak bahasa indonesia with him and I learned a lot.
I could not swimm but spent a lot of time im my hammok.
I have seen that other tourists who stayed here during my time enjoyed a lot snorkelling trips from here and also have seen both birds of paradise and other birds on a birdwalk
Hi, ibu Elisa.
Thank you very much for your stay, testimonial and five stars rate here 🙂
We’re really sorry about your injury and we did as best as we can do for make your stays and holiday in raja ampat are not disappointing you.
We hope your wound have been recovered and it’s not affects in your daily routines.
I spent 4 days with Mama and her wonderful family and could have stayed much longer. It was such a relaxing time and I was made to feel so welcome. Christine, Arnold, Piter, Jeremy and Fahmy – thank you all so much for making me feel so welcome. Christine and Mama are both amazing cooks, every meal was delicious. The local village of Saporkren is a 10 minute walk away along a wooden walkway – make sure you go there and see the kids playing and fishing on the jetties and go snorkelling at the small beach behind the cemetery. If you have time I recommend going on a day trip with Arnold. He will take you to some great snorkelling spots close by on a long boat- have lunch on a quiet beach, snorkel or beachcomb at your leisure- such a great value day in pricey RA. Homestay is clean and quiet, simply perfect. Do yourself a favour and don’t skip over this beautiful slice of paradise.
Hi Jo, Thank you for your Stay, Feedback and Spontaneous English Class at Warimpurem Homestay 🙂
Highly appreciate for your willingness to share with children in Saporken.
Piter sent you a big Hugs and hope we will meet again in your next holiday in R4 🙂
Hi,
Can I get a transfer from here to Sawinggrai? How much will it cost?
Thanks
Hi Dewet –
Yes – there would be no problem arranging a Sawinggrai transfer. Not sure how much though. It would be at least IDR 500,000, and perhaps as much as IDR 1,000,000
It’s actually possible to walk from the nearby village of Kabui across the heights of Gam to Gam Bay, where you could get picked up and transferred to Sawinggrai. See the Jungle trekking heading in the Activities section of Nudibranch Homestay’s page for more info about that.
Hi,
Can I get a transfer from here to Sawinggrai? How much will it cost?
Thanks
Hi Dewet –
Yes – there would be no problem arranging a Sawinggrai transfer. Not sure how much though. It would be at least IDR 500,000, and perhaps as much as IDR 1,000,000
It’s actually possible to walk from the nearby village of Kabui across the heights of Gam to Gam Bay, where you could get picked up and transferred to Sawinggrai. See the Jungle trekking heading in the Activities section of Nudibranch Homestay’s page for more info about that.
Great family and good food, lovely beach for save swimming and fire on the beach. Enjoyed doing a spontaneous English class with the local children, if you go here it’s nice to bring some easy english books for the children.
We stayed at Warimpurem Homestay for two days, one night as a convenient waypoint on our arrival into Raja Ampat and break the journey onwards to Manyaifun. We were warmly received and enjoyed the reef by the homestay, relaxing in the sea and an early morning birdwatching excursion into the valley near Saproken.
The pickup was prompt, homestay is clean, tidy with the basics to get you started. It was great help having Fami, a helpful english tourism teacher who is now resident at the homestay and can help converse in english. On the birdwatching trip, our guides were Bruhm and Mel – two of the family members from the homestay. They don’t speak much english, so if you choose to do this trip, do speak slowly to them – they are bright and will carry a bird identification book to point out features. We got to experience a very short performance of the Wilson Bird of Paradise in the rainforest jungle along with calls from Butcher Bird, Mimic Bird, Red BoP* and saw a pair of Hornbills, White Crested Coacatoos, Imperial Pinon Pigeons, honeyeaters, parrots, green and purple winged parrots (absolutely stunning in flight) and many swifts, butterflies, kingfishers and other rainforest creatures.
The food was lovely and the family, despite of having a family gathering for a funeral at a neighbouring village ensured that we had company and food till our pick up arrived in late afternoon.
The homestay is clean, friendly and offers a fantastic entry point to your Raja Ampat experience.
* Note – If you are going to want to see the Bird of Paradise, the Red BOP is spotted on treetops high up in the mountain on this island so the trips are different than that for the Wilson BOP – on other islands, you can mix the trip and spotting them in one trip is easier.
We have been in Warimpurem Homestay during 4-5 days and I just can say positive things about it. From the first moment, we were “adopted” as members of this nice family. The food is absolutely delicious!! and all family members were paying attention to us in every moment, really interested about our needs. There are at least three meals everyday and cofee and tea available during all the day: fish, meat, vegetables, cakes… Bungalows are very nice and toilet and “dining room” are well prepared. Good snorkelling place around the homestay and also around the village. We also went to see the paradise birds, which is a very nice and enjoyable trip. The village is at 15 minuts walking, and it’s nice to visit it if youu are interested not just in diving and snorkelling. Very good experience!! I really recommend it!!!
I was been here 01/05/16-05/05/16. At first must know that before You coming to Raja Ampat in the ferry station must paid Travel Permit (Surat Jalan), there is so crazy – 1 000 000 rupiah for 4 days only. I coming here only for birding. The homestay as very simple but clean, food its’ ok but every day the same meals – fishes, vegetables, banana. The family were warm and wonderful. But no one speak english there is a big problem! because I came especially from Sulawesi to see and take a photos two species of Birds of paradise and other birds. I was been were disappointing because there were doesn’t has a Bird Guide Benny Mambrassar, he was in Manokwari at these dates, But I wrote and had informed before several times. The owner offered me the cuisin of Benny, HE DON’T SPEAK ENGLISH. I had some problems, doesn’t seen Wilson BOP, very small species of the birds. I walking by own and seen more birds than we birding together. Be aware and be carefully!
Accomodation were quite good as described but there were the ants inside the room. All members of family were very friendly including all pets – dogs and the cat also. And I don’t like that the small parrots has been tied with a line on the tree , he can’t fly away only feed and sit there is non- acceptable!!! The place is amazing, there has on the beach, the sea and views are incredible nice!
My family and I have visited Mama at Warimpurem Homestay more than once and have always had a great time with amazing snorkeling and delicious food. The family are very kind and will cater to your every need. I would suggest walking to Sapokareng village along the boardwalk and checking out the fresh water springs that come out of the rocks. Also snorkel along the same route from mamas to Sapokareng, the plate coral and fish diversity are amazing.
Hi!
Can you do the trek into Yenwaupnor village by yourself? Or do you need a guide?
Hi Ine –
We think you’d more than likely need a guide. The route wouldn’t be marked and the terrain is rough and jungled!
Hi!
Can you do the trek into Yenwaupnor village by yourself? Or do you need a guide?
Hi Ine –
We think you’d more than likely need a guide. The route wouldn’t be marked and the terrain is rough and jungled!
We stayed there for 4 nights in November for birdwatching. Unfortunately Mama Engge was only there for 1 day: food was delicious.
On the other days food was still very good but not the best of Raja Ampat.
It is a nice homestay with a relaxed feeling but if you more water-orientated other homestays offer better snorkeling.
We were more than surprised by the exorbitant transport costs asked for a transfer from this homestay to Pulau Kri by slowboat. We politely declined and made arrangement though the homestay we stayed with on Pulau Kri.
We had originally booked to stay at Yenkangkanes next door but the room we had booked was taken. This honestly had no guests so we took the bungalow on the beach.
As usual the room was basic but the mattress and pillows were comfy. There is a lack of comfy places to sit and the addition of some hammocks would be ideal. Electricity is on for a very short amount of time, normally around 3 or 4 hours.
We walked to the nearby village and watched the children learning to spearfish and the villagers going about the daily routines which was nice.
The comments about the food are justified, Engge is a wonderful cool, by far the best food we had in R4.
There were some issues however. We arranged with the homestay to do a tour to see the Birds of Paradise which didn’t turn out as expected. We asked to see both Wilson’s and Red but on the day out guides spoke no English. We saw the Wilson’s but on our way through the jungle (in the dark) our “guide” walked so quickly we often lost sight of him and didn’t know where we were going. We tried to ask about seeing the Red BoP but our attempts fell on deaf ears..
If you do stay here and want to see BoP I recommend booking with one of the guides recommended on this website.
Other than that our stay was nice.
Hello! I sent them a text on the mobile number mentioned about availability during the month of October- it has been a week but im still awaiting a reply. Could you please suggest any other method of getting in touch with them?
Also, i would like to know if this homestay offers day trip to Wayag.
Help will be much appreciated!
Thanks.
Hi Priya –
You could try using the booking form. It’s free for both you and the homestay and sends an SMS in Bahasa Indonesia, which is a big help for homestay owners like Pak Daud who don’t speak English. They are the only 2 methods available for Warikaf.
Warikaf didn’t do Wayag trips the last time we had contact with them. (It would be mentioned above if they did.)
Thank you very much for your timely and kind reply. The problem is I want to visit Wayag also, so could you please recommend a way to do both- stay at a nearby homestay/ island which will arrange the day trip to Wayag, and then we can move to Warikaf?
Sorry for trouble with my questions. Thank you.
No trouble Priya 🙂
Use the advanced search on the accommodation page to quickly find all the homestays offering Wayag trips and arrange a transfer to Warikaf from the homestay you choose.
Thank you, i have requested for the booking by filling out the booking form just now, but i forgot to tick on ‘pick up from waisai’. May i know how to edit the form? please help.
Hi Priya –
The booking form just translates your request to Bahasa Indonesia and sends it to the homestay as an SMS, so you can’t edit the form. You’ll have to wait for a reply. Please read this information so you understand how the system works.
Hello! I sent them a text on the mobile number mentioned about availability during the month of October- it has been a week but im still awaiting a reply. Could you please suggest any other method of getting in touch with them?
Also, i would like to know if this homestay offers day trip to Wayag.
Help will be much appreciated!
Thanks.
Hi Priya –
You could try using the booking form. It’s free for both you and the homestay and sends an SMS in Bahasa Indonesia, which is a big help for homestay owners like Pak Daud who don’t speak English. They are the only 2 methods available for Warikaf.
Warikaf didn’t do Wayag trips the last time we had contact with them. (It would be mentioned above if they did.)
Thank you very much for your timely and kind reply. The problem is I want to visit Wayag also, so could you please recommend a way to do both- stay at a nearby homestay/ island which will arrange the day trip to Wayag, and then we can move to Warikaf?
Sorry for trouble with my questions. Thank you.
No trouble Priya 🙂
Use the advanced search on the accommodation page to quickly find all the homestays offering Wayag trips and arrange a transfer to Warikaf from the homestay you choose.
Thank you, i have requested for the booking by filling out the booking form just now, but i forgot to tick on ‘pick up from waisai’. May i know how to edit the form? please help.
Hi Priya –
The booking form just translates your request to Bahasa Indonesia and sends it to the homestay as an SMS, so you can’t edit the form. You’ll have to wait for a reply. Please read this information so you understand how the system works.
Engelina and her family were so kind to us. It was like having a holiday family. The kids Peter and Jeremy were always up for having fun, it had a very warm, loving feeling at Warimpurem. Amazing food, fantastic views, 2 beaches, and great snorkelling. The dive resort next door ( raja amput dive resort) also had great dive trips, very well organised buisness. We went on a birds of paradise walk with Milky and Bram, up early at 4 am, saw both red bird of paradise and Wilson’s, great to be so immersed in nature.
Bram was very helpful in translating and would often offer to go to the shop and pick up supplies ( cold beer 🙂 We had a phrase book and had lots of fun communicating our thoughts and ideas with Engelina, she is a very patient teacher.
We had a really special time here, she even came to wave us off at the ferry weeks later ( after we had left and stayed elsewhere). We would totally recommend Warimpurem to everyone! Thank you Engelina and family 🙂
had a great stay at Warimpurem, very friendly hosts, simple but quite acceptable accomodation, excellent food and easy access to birding sites
Is this price – 400.000 – includes meals?
Hi Sergey –
Yes, all homestay accommodation prices include 3 basic meals a day. You can read more about homestay food on this page.
Is this price – 400.000 – includes meals?
Hi Sergey –
Yes, all homestay accommodation prices include 3 basic meals a day. You can read more about homestay food on this page.
The beautiful film “Journey to the South Pacific” was the inspiration for our visit to Raja. At first we had planned to stay in a resort, but after discovering this amazing website, we decided to try the homestays, and we’re thrilled we did. This site did a really good job of presenting a realistic picture of what to expect from the homestay experience. We were in Raja for 9 days and we stayed at three homestays. They were very different and equally wonderful in their own way. At all three homestays, we were the only guests.
Here is our review/comparison:
KORYAU KAYEM/Mansuar
Freddy, the owner was waiting for us as we disembarked from the Sorong Ferry and whisked us right to Mansuar. This homestay is in a great location because it is so central, yet feels remote.
Pros- the homestay bungalow was huge, with a wonderful terrace from which to view the sunrise peeking over nearby Kri. Bathroom (separate toilet and shower!) was in a lovely grove of coconut palms and was very clean, and private. Over water location kept us relatively cool. Freddy runs the generator well past midnight, so charging your devices is not an issue. Meals were served on our own terrace, and the food, while very basic, was varied enough and there was plenty. Reef, reef, reef- snorkeling was excellent right off the homestay. It’s just a short, beautiful walk to nearby Yenbuba village where snorkeling was also amazing off the pier. Freddy was very social.
Cons- Freddy could use a touch of maintenance on his place. We found some torn roofing so if it rained, you might get some wet belongings. Also three of the four chairs were broken, so we used the broken chairs as side tables for our electronics and toiletries (there was a large dining table on the verandah, however).
YENDABABO/Southern Gam (Kordiris)
Yendababo Homestay is on one end of a breathtaking sweep of beach. Mathias, the owner lives on site with his family. When we approached the Homestay by boat, we were a bit nonplussed to see four large modern bungalows with bright blue plastic roofs next to several traditional Papuan style huts. We were offered a choice to stay in the newer bungalows (private ensuite baths in each) but opted for the traditional hut. Mathias lives onsite with his family.
Pros- the beach location with soft, white sand, palm trees, and emerald water is unsurpassed. The house reef had the most amazing variety of coral we saw anywhere. It was spectacular and we snorkeled several times a day during out stay. Our bungalow was not huge, but it was very well maintained, comfy mattress, and just steps away from the water. There was a very large table on our covered verandah for storing toiletries, electronics and whatnot. Mathias and family were ultra-accommodating…when he saw the one plug was not quite enough for our rechargeable camera batteries and phone, he instantly installed a power strip. Meals, served in the dining pavilion, were fantastic- wonderful fish, fried rice and eggs for breakfast, fresh vegetables, and plenty to eat. Excursion to Kubui Bay and The Passage would have been wonderful on its own, but Mathias also took us to Hidden Bay, a jaw-dropping inlet with turquoise and emerald green water, dotted with small islands. He also took us to several special snorkeling spots away from the homestay.
Cons – although the bath hut contained a western-style toilet and western-style hand shower, both were in the same room- would’ve preferred separate spaces.
Mathias is in the process of modernizing his homestay into a dive-oriented enterprise which he hopes to debut this summer. Although we realized the dive business is more lucrative, we fear the traditional spirit of Yendababo may be lost.
WARIMPUREM/Waisai (Waigeo)
This homestay felt very different from the others in that it is on the main island, and not so remote. Yet, Warimpurem was full of wonderful surprises that made it very special. The owner (did not remember his name) and his wife, the legendary Mama Engge, live on site with various relatives.
Pros-the family at Warimpurem was probably the most friendly and inviting of all we came in contact with. And Mama Engge’s reputation as a fantastic cook is not overstated. The food we had here was incredible. One of our favorite memories, was daily tea around 430/5p when we were served fried plantains, which were the best we had ever tasted. The homestay property features a wonderful natural spring, which is exposed at low tide. The water is refreshing, and it is lovely to sit in it and watch the kids at play. We even joined some local women and did a bit of laundry there. There is something called the Firefly Tree, and it is magical. At night, thousands of fireflies light up a tree by the entrance to the homestay, and flash their lights on and off as if on the same circuit. It was breathtaking. Also, this homestay is close to more birdlife than most others, including the famed Bird of Paradise, although when we saw him, he did not display .
Cons- Snorkeling was just ok here. Because our bungalow was away from the beach, and a bit more in the jungle, this was the only place where we experienced some mosquitoes, but there weren’t very many. The squat toilet (which actually wasn’t so bad) and the dip shower were in the same space when a separation would have been better. However, we spotted three nearly completed brand new buildings with western-style toilet and separate showers nearby so this won’t be an issue moving forward.
I kayaked to this location and spent one night here. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to stick around and explore the area. Warikaf is situated in a beautiful bay. There seems to be a decent area for snorkeling not too far away with a famous dive site close by. The terrain is pristine, which includes turquoise water, lush forests and steep white, rocky cliffs. This location is very quiet (I wasn’t disturbed by odd noises during the night). No one spoke English, but everyone was very helpful. There is plenty of reading material in the common area. The food was a bit bland, I received rice, instant noodles and fried veg for dinner and fried banana in the morning. All in all a pleasant stay 🙂
I kayaked to this location and spent one night here. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to stick around and explore the area. Warikaf is situated in a beautiful bay. There seems to be a decent area for snorkeling not too far away with a famous dive site close by. The terrain is pristine, which includes turquoise water, lush forests and steep white, rocky cliffs. This location is very quiet (I wasn’t disturbed by odd noises during the night). No one spoke English, but everyone was very helpful. There is plenty of reading material in the common area. The food was a bit bland, I received rice, instant noodles and fried veg for dinner and fried banana in the morning. All in all a pleasant stay 🙂
We stayed with a friend 4 night at Warimpuren. Enggelina and her family were really nice and take good care of us. They were really friendly and Enggelina is always smiling. The food was really excellent and well served (yammy fried bananas). The bungalow is just near the beach and at night you ear waves and birds. They organised bird of paradise tour with good view of the birds. And Martin and specially Abraham spent some time with us chatting and walking to the village (Abraham speak really good english). Snorkeling at Saporkren is really good, but you need to bring your own gear.
A really good place to be.
any idea how long is the boat travel from waisai to warikaf?
Hi Sue – A longboat with a 15HP outboard in smooth seas takes a little over an hour. Maybe 40 minutes by speedboat?
thanks! am getting excited for the trip 🙂
Hi all.
Somebody knows if 400.000 is the price if there is only one peole?The double room is cheaper, i suposse?
Thanks
Hi Eva –
The rate is per person per night, so unless prices have changed since we last confirmed them, a room for two people would be 800,000.
So if I am traveling solo would I have to pay for two people?
You wouldn’t. (The price is per person, not per room.)
Hi Sue,
what was your stay like? Could you share some feedback please.
Regards,
any idea how long is the boat travel from waisai to warikaf?
Hi Sue – A longboat with a 15HP outboard in smooth seas takes a little over an hour. Maybe 40 minutes by speedboat?
thanks! am getting excited for the trip 🙂
Hi all.
Somebody knows if 400.000 is the price if there is only one peole?The double room is cheaper, i suposse?
Thanks
Hi Eva –
The rate is per person per night, so unless prices have changed since we last confirmed them, a room for two people would be 800,000.
So if I am traveling solo would I have to pay for two people?
You wouldn’t. (The price is per person, not per room.)
Hi Sue,
what was your stay like? Could you share some feedback please.
Regards,
I stayed at Warimpurem Homestay for 5 nights in May 2014. I was blown away by its secluded beauty, simple lifestyle, warm family, and excellent sea food. Even though I was a female solo traveler first time in Raja Ampat with not much planning in advance, I was able to enjoy myself to the fullest especially because the family took care of me very well and helped me make arrangement for my activities every day. I think Waiego is the most accessible island in Raja Ampat, if you have limited time and budget, and Warimpurem Homestay can be a good base for those who plan on doing island hopping, snorkeling/diving, as well as exploring the interior jungle of the island. One of the highlights of my adventurous day (other than delicious dinner, of course) was to bath in the spring water overlooking the calm ocean in front of the homestay. I really hope to go back there soon again.
hay saya baru membaca komentar sodara rumi. sepertinya tempat ini termasuk salah satu tmpat recomended. tetapi di keterangan blog d tulis d homestay tidak menyediakan alat kebutuhan snorkling. bagi kami yang tdk memiliki alat snorkling bagaimana? terus untuk soal spot diving apakan homestay Warimpurem juga memberikan suguhan pantai yang sama indahnya dengan pantai2 yg lainnya ?
terimakasih sebelumnya . saya butuh banyak referensi tips untuk berlibur soalnya bulan juli saya berencana untuk berlibur disana. 🙂 🙂
Hi nerin – You will need to bring your own snorkeling gear with you to Warimpurem. There are some beautiful beaches close to Warimpurem. You can easily walk to them. Hope that helps and you have a great vacation 🙂
Gorgeous location, very scenic. We didn’t stay here but had lunch twice at this Homestay. They served fantastic food, very tasty and I am very grateful that they arranged it without much prior notice. Saporken Village is so scenic, it is definitely worth a visit.
Stayed there 3 nights in October 2013 , beautiful location , extremely friendly family and excellent sea food , heavenly .( neighbor Ben can take you to see the Paradise birds “cendrawassi”).
Hopefully i can visit this hidden paradise soon again , Vaast Verhulst