Diving, Snorkeling & Birdwatching
There's good snorkeling on the reefs along the Dampier Strait forming Gam's southern coast, and even the mangroves can be worth exploring for macro stuff like nudibranches. The bungalow owners can also take you from here to snorkel at Manta Point west of Mansuar, and if you want to dive, the dive resort on Mansuar is close enough to join its trips. The resort on Pef has its own dive facilities, of course, but is both more expensive and further for non-guests to use.
Gam is also a popular spot to see Red Bird of Paradise, with display trees known close to both villages that offer accommodation. Sawinggrai and Yanwapnor. Some other interesting species like crowned and Nicobar pigeons can also be seen on Gam, though overall, larger Waigeo has more variety.
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