Not only Raja Ampat alone, Papua was rich in natural beauty. One such wealth is Lake Sentani in Jayapura. The lake is vast and becomes a silence in peace in the land of Papua.
Visiting Papua, guaranteed you will be mesmerized by nature. The lush forests, lakes, and small islands are beautiful, becoming the main treats of Papua. When to Papua, take a visit to Lake Sentani. There is a silence and various cultures of Papuan society there.
From the official site of Indonesian tourism visited detikTravel, Thursday (05/31/2012), this lake has beautiful scenery and is located near Jayapura, the capital of Papua Province. The lake embraces the Cyclops Mountains to the north and is home to 24 villages perched around the lake.
To see the sparkle of the lake, you can see it from Bukit Makatur. Here clearly displayed the beauty of Lake Sentani. The blue lake is combined with the green color of the Cylops Mountains range, creating an atmosphere of unlimited silence. On the hill there is also a museum that contains the story of General Mac Arthur, the US war general, during World War II.
Sailing the lake is also a fun activity. You can rent a boat from the surrounding community to explore Lake Sentani. Blowing winds and a serene atmosphere you can meet during the journey. Do not forget to meet the very friendly people around the edge of the lake.
Lake Sentani has an area of about 110 km2, and there are several small islands in the middle, such as Asei Island, Ajau Island, Yobeh Island, Kensio Island, Big Puyoh or Putali, and Yonokom Island. One of the famous Asei Island with its wooden craft painting. Unique Painting!
The lake is also home to 33 species of fish. Some of them are fish that only live on this island, one of them is a saw fish (Pristis Microdon). You can also feel the typical fish culinary around the lake. The people around Lake Sentani are very friendly and open to tourists. so do not be shy to greet them.
Papuan silence is located on Lake Sentani. Pesonanya will make you admire the nature of Papua.