Satu Hati Hill in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province

It is true that Biak Numfor Regency is known for its beautiful islands, history, and beaches. Despite the fact, the region also has some attractive highlands to explore. One of them is called Satu Hati Hill, which is located in Samofa Village. This vacation spot indeed is suitable to enjoy trekking, sightseeing, photography, and lessening. Many local teenagers also take advantage of the site for hanging out with their friends. In terms of name, “Satu Hati” means one heart. It is even considered an icon in Biak Numfor (when it comes to highland tourism), in fact.

The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Satu Hati Hill offers either peaceful or merry ambiance depending on the time of the visit. During regular days, it feels more serene as the number of visitors is low. On the other hand, it becomes more crowded in weekends and holidays. The best time to visit the hill is either in the morning or afternoon, actually. What about features? The most noticeable one is the big red name sign. It also comes with a big red heart-shaped ornament, which often becomes a background for photography. Some benches are also available on the top of the hill. The landscape is grassy, but trees are rarely seen there.

Exploring Satu Hati Hill
The first reason for visiting Satu Hati Hill is the trekking experience. Both locals and tourists can satisfy their trekking hobby in this area, without a doubt. The route is considered easy, so it is even suitable for beginners or those who have no experience at all. That means visitors don’t need to rent a porter or guide to reach the top of the hill. What they need is good stamina and some supplies like bottled water, especially when exploring the hill at noon.

Once arriving at the top of Satu Hati Hill, tourists would be able to watch various panoramas. The most noticeable one is indeed the city landscape of Biak City on the horizon. Aside from that, they would see astonishing sea scenery along with the exotic shorelines! Here is the good news. The site provides a special viewing post for tourists to enjoy sightseeing better. Thanks to the vastness. The hill is able to accommodate lots of visitors.

Photography becomes the next recommended thing to do in Satu Hati Hill. The most favorite spot to take photos is in front of the heart-shaped ornament. As an alternative, tourists can simply take photos of panoramas, including some famous landmarks on the horizon. These include the airport, the local port, and much more! Next, in the afternoon, they can watch the soothing sunset while drinking a cup of coffee! It is because a simple coffee café operates up there!

Nearby Attractions

• Tentara Monument
• Cendrawasih Museum
• Sapomi Island

How to Get There
The prime destination is definitely Biak Numfor Regency. Tourists can get there fast by airplane, actually. From Jakarta City, in this case, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport to Frans Kaisiepo Airport would take around 5 hours and 45 minutes. Once arriving at the destination, they should take Yos Sudarso Street and head to Satu Hati Hill right away. The distance is 6.1 km, so the trip may take only about 12 minutes. As mentioned before, the hill is located at Samofa Village.

Where to Stay

• Srafa Inn
• Basana Hotel
• Agung Hotel