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The HighlandsFirst explored by Europeans in the 1930s, the highlands have only recently developed better accessibility. The dramatic scenery consists of a series of rainforested mountains, valleys, rivers and streams, with altitude generally over 2000 metres. The five highland provinces are some of PNG's most densely populated regions, well known for their coffee plantations, colourful tribes and species of birds of paradise. Southern HighlandsA remote and underdeveloped province where the tribes have retained their traditional cultures, particularly in the Tari Basin. Tari is one of the few places in PNG where tribes habitually wear traditional dress and retain their customs intact, observed on visits to the Huli Wigmen, the largest ethnic group in the Southern Highlands. The Tari Gap is very popular for birdwatching, with 13 species of birds of paradise found in the cloud forest there.
Western HighlandsWith habitats ranging from lowland forest to alpine grasslands and coffee plantations dominating the fertile valleys, this is one of the most agriculturally productive regions of PNG. Sing-sings are an important part of life for the local Waghi tribe, in which clans regularly gather for ritual singing and dancing ceremonies. Mount HagenLocated in the Waghi valley, Mount Hagen is the capital of the Western Highlands Province. First visited by westerners in 1933, the area has developed at a fast pace, so that now Mount Hagen is the main gateway to the Highlands and the Sepik area. The town is most famous for its cultural show, held annually in August, in which tribes and clans from across the country gather to compete in dance contests in flamboyant traditional costumes. Rondon RidgeLocated at 7000 feet overlooking Mount Hagen, the lodge provides magnificent vistas of the Hagen range, and each well-appointed room has 180-degree views over the Waghi valley. From the lodge, nature walks are taken along trails through the forest, and village visits made to learn the traditions and customs of the local Melpa people. |
By including three of the choicest locations on the main island in this Papua New Guinea culture and wildlife tour, we aim to reveal, in all their glory, the premier natural history and cultural attractions of the country. Verdant rainforests, cool mountains, fabulous birds of paradise, flamboyant Huli Wigmen, colourful coral reefs, traditional river tribes: all await discovery in this superlative PNG tour. Find out more... Staying in a high degree of comfort at some of the best wildlife lodges and dive resorts will serve to enhance the remarkable experiences in store in this wide-ranging and well-paced PNG natural history tour. Highlands, lowlands and coast combine to create an appropriate showcase for all that is best in this last frontier of tourism. Seeing is believing. Find out more... A highly unusual itinerary involving fantastic out-of-the-way locations providing a diverse range of habitats and experiences. Few venture to the savannah-land of Bensbach with its Australasian wildlife, while Ambua, although more popular, is the best for PNG birds of paradise. Then come a great lodge and lovely marine resort on exotic New Britain island to round off this Papua New Guinea Wildlife Tour. Find out more...
With almost daily activities, high quality accommodation and all meals included, this excellent value tour reveals many of the unique attractions that Papua New Guinea has to offer: beautiful birds of paradise, stunning scenery and ancient tribal cultures |
An excellent trip which lived up to and exceeded our expectations. A good mix of different locations and an introduction to different cultures which gave us a great insight into life in a very different country from our own. Mr T B, Glasgow
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Ambua Lodge
