Situated in the mountain ranges of Jayawijaya, Wamena is the capital of the province of the region. Due to its relatively isolated location, the area is only accessible by plane, and only a few domestic airlines fly to this mountainous region. Wamena is the urban center of a rural area, with the highest concentration of people in West Papua. Most of the residents live in the Baliem Valley and surrounding areas. Here you will find a number of ethnic groups, including the people of Dani, Yali and Lani tribes. Due to its isolation, the area still remains untouched, but traveling requires an experienced guide. Tribal disputes are known to break out from time to time, take all caution when traveling to this region.
Makassar or also known as Ujung Pandang is the captial of South Sulawesi. The home town of Indonesia\'s ex-Vice President Yusuf Kalla, Makassar has developed into a colorful tourist destination. Some of the must see attractions when here include Pantai Losari, Fort Rotterdam, some of the many islands around the region and Trans Studio (largest indoor Theme Park in the world). The Makassar cuisine is very different from anywhere else and is a must try for the culinary curious. Makassar also has a strong historical presence seen from its many ancient relics dating back long before the arrival of the Dutch.