Lima Kamar Cave in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province


When visiting Biak Numfor Regency, it is recommended to drop by in some famous tourist sites including Lima Kamar Cave! The location is in East Biak Sub-District and it offers an interesting history to learn from. Aside from that, visitors often take advantage of the cave to enjoy several things including exploration and photography. The exact location is in Rim Village and it has become an iconic tourist site in that area. No wonder, the popularity keeps increasing over time along with another famous cave called Binsari or Nenek Cave.

The Nuance
In terms of nuance, the cave indeed emits a dark and damp ambiance. Somehow, the atmosphere feels mystical inside. Not to mention the size is considered small and narrow. Tourists even need to crawl in order to get inside it. The cave also features limestone stalagmites and stalactites! What is more? Visitors would find five chambers when exploring the cave. This is why the locals gave the name “Lima Kamar”, which means 5 rooms. One thing, in order to explore the cave comfortably, everyone should carry a flashlight and comes with a local guide later.

Exploring Lima Kamar Cave
Well, the most common reason for visiting Lima Kamar Cave is related to the history. Tourists can get the information either from villagers or local guide, actually. According to those people, the cave was found in 1994 by Paulus Alkafiar. At the time, lots of creepy things were found including human bones, documentation, drugs, and well. It is said the cave was once used by the Japanese Army during the WWII. No wonder, a mystical nuance is strong there.

After learning the history, tourists should conduct caving or exploration. The adventure starts from the mouth of the cave where a tomb-like structure resides. It is used by visitors to pray for their families (Japanese Army) who died during the World War II, actually. Some people even use this structure as their background for photography. Here is the tip. Before entering the cave, everyone should get a guide service. The purpose is to get thorough information and efficient way during the exploration!

Once entering Lima Kamar Cave, tourists would be astonished by limestone stalactites and stalagmites right away. It is recommended to conduct photography on the site, as well. The next important feature is definitely the five chambers. The size varies and the design is unique. Thus, visitors should explore these all! One thing, it requires crawling in order to get in the cave. Not to mention the landscape is slippery, so everyone should walk carefully.

Nearby Attractions

  • Bosnik Market
  • Bosnik Beach
  • Segara Indah Beach
  • Anggopi Beach

How to Get There
It is considered easy to get to Lima Kamar Cave. The prime destination is definitely Biak Numfor Regency. For outsiders, in this case, everyone should consider taking an airplane in order to reach the region. Here is an example. A flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport at Jakarta City to Frans Kaisiepo Airport at Biak may take around 5 hours and 45 minutes. From the airport, their next destination is East Biak Sub-District where the cave is located. The best route to take is Raya Maraw Street and the distance is 20.4 km. Usually, this trip may take around 34 minutes or more depending on the traffic.

Where to Stay

  • Asana Inn


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