Birding

Birding in Paradise

10 Days

Overview

Papua New Guinea is renowned for its abundant population of diverse and unique birds, most notably the iconic Birds of Paradise. As this country has become a mecca for avid birders and nature enthusiasts from around the globe. This 11 day/10 night tour offers birders a chance to explore 3 distinct regions of Papua New Guinea, from the vast rainforests of the PNG highlands to the tropical lowland rainforest at Karawari.

Spend your days wandering through mountainous forest, bountiful island rainforests and waterways with our knowledgeable birding guides. Tours can be designed to include visits to tribal villages where you will experience the unique village life and ancient traditions of the Papuan tribes. Birds are an important cultural symbol and are highly valued in the ancient tribal traditions.

Location

Airways Hotel

Jackson Intl Airport, Jacksons Parade, 7 Mile, Boroko, Port Moresby 111 National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

Ambua Lodge, Tari

23Q9+F3Q, Tigisbi Hela Province, Papua New Guinea

KARAWARI LODGE

Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

RONDON RIDGE

Kum Montain, Mount Hagen Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

Itinerary

Day 1 Tue Arrive in Port Moresby. Fly with Air Niugini to Mt Hagen. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Day 2 Wed Full Day Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Day 3 Thu Full Day Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge, View Bird List
Day 4 Fri Charter flight to Lake Murray. Afternoon Birding. Overnight Ambua Lodge, View Bird List
Day 5 Sat Full Day Birding. Overnight Ambua Lodge, View Bird List
Day 6 Sun Full Day Birding. Overnight Ambua Lodge, View Bird List
Day 7 Mon Charter flight to Karawari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge, View Bird List
Day 8 Tue Full Day Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge, View Bird List
Day 9 Wed Charter flight to Mt Hagen. Fly with Air Niuigini to Port Moresby. Overnight Airways Hotel
Day 10 Thu Transfer to your international flight out of PNG.

Investment

Land cost

* Land cost valid till 31st December, 2026

TWIN SHARE

$7,699.00

per person

SINGLE ROOM

$9,666.00

per person

* Single room throughout except twin sharing at Rondon Ridge and Sepik Spirit

What's Included

Accommodation, airport transfers and tours on a seat in a bus basis, meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day, local English-speaking guides and sing-sing entry fee.

What's Not Included

Domestic and international flights, gratuities and services of a personal nature such as beverage, laundry charges, phone and fax bills.

Air charter cost

for two sectors

* Land cost valid till 31st December, 2026

TOTAL COST

$2,305.00

per person

DATE/DETAILS

Day 4 Mount Hagen > Tari

Day 7 Tari > Karawari

Day 9 Karawari > Mount Hagen

Special note regarding charters
You are only to book and ticket the domestic Air Niugini flights together with your international flights. We will book the Air Charter flights.

Domestic flights

Domestic and international flights are not included in the cost and we do not arrange these. You book and ticket the domestic Air Niugini flights together with your international flights. We will book the internal air charter flights.

 

Book these Air Niugini flights

  • Day 1 – PX188 Port Moresby > Mt Hagen
  • Day 9 – PX187 Mount Hagen > Port Moresby

Booking and payment procedures

To secure space, a non refundable deposit of USD500 per person is required.

We will confirm your booking only on receipt of your deposit. Full payment will be required 45 – 30 days before clients arrival.

For further information please contact us.

Kalam Festival

Simbai valley’s tribal ceremonies, traditions and celebrations.