Brigitte and Jeff
Jean François Martin, French entrepreneur in the building industry, has been an inveterate diver for more than twenty years, passionate about underwater photos, he has stayed to satisfy his passion, in many countries, such as the Canaries, Egypt, Djibouti, the Yemen, Polynesia, Reunion, Maldives, Philippines, Seychelles, Komodo, Manado, Bunaken, Lembeh, and many more ...
Brigitte Pla, French commercial director, her partner for six years, was contaminated by the passion for diving and underwater photography, accompanies her on her journeys.
Both want to live off their shared passion and in November 2017, they are planning a trip to Raja Ampat.
It was the revelation, they had to come and live here, in this paradise on earth, one of the most beautiful diving spots in the world, Raja Ampat "the four kings" is aptly named because it is really a royal place, both for its natural beauty but also occupied by a wonderfully friendly people.
We had the chance to meet friendly and welcoming families, which made our dream come true, they fully participated in the project, took charge of the construction with local workers, local products and are now part of our lodge.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs Tabari Dive Lodge?
Brigitte and Jeff, French lovers of adventure and diving — Jeff has been a diver for more than twenty years. After a revelation trip to Raja Ampat in 2017 they settled on Merpati and built the lodge with local families, who are fully part of the project.
Which languages does the team speak?
The team speaks French and English.
Is the lodge involved with the local community?
Yes. The bungalows were built by local workers with local materials, Papuan families are part of the lodge, and the project runs on ecological principles to preserve the nature of Raja Ampat.