About

Mayalibit Bay, located on Waigeo Island in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, is a sheltered inlet surrounded by tropical rainforests, mangroves, and traditional villages. Renowned for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, the bay offers visitors the opportunity to experience both the region’s unique natural environment and the daily life of its local communities.

Community-based tourism plays a central role in the area. Local residents provide homestays, guiding services, cultural activities, and nature-based experiences, enabling visitors to engage directly with the people and traditions of Mayalibit Bay. This approach creates local economic opportunities while supporting the conservation of natural resources and the preservation of cultural heritage.

The website mayalibit.com is a joint initiative of Reef Guardian e. V., Germany, and Yayasan Kamtabai Raja Ampat, based in Waisai, Indonesia. Through this collaboration, both non-profit organizations seek to strengthen community-based tourism as a sustainable tool for protecting the bay’s marine and forest ecosystems while contributing to the social and economic development of local communities.

European partner

Reef Guardian e. V.

Reef Guardian e. V., based in Germany, is the initiative’s European partner.

Local community partner

Matenhun

Matenhun is the local community partner on site and a point of contact for visitors. The community offers cultural experiences and locally made souvenirs.