Nature – Orchids
Orchids in Papua New Guinea
From the montane forests of the highlands to the tropical jungles of the coast and lowlands, Papua New Guinea is home to an indescribable array of beautiful orchids.
The country’s rainforests provide such a vast and suitable home to these delicate flowers, that new species are still being regularly discovered.
Ambua Lodge and Rondon Ridge both have beautiful, well maintained orchid gardens on the lodge grounds and their impressive collections showcase many of the delicate high altitude species found in their areas.
The people of the Sepik also value their orchids and lovely specimens can be seen throughout the local villages as well as on the Karawari Lodge grounds. The larger varieties such as the Sepik Blue are spectacular specimens.
Bensbach Wildlife Lodge is also developing a collection of orchids on the grounds of the Lodge. They can also be seen during tours to neighbouring villages where the local people garden them in recognition of their beauty.
Orchids Itineraries
Papua New Guinea Explorer #2
This 10 night itinerary showcases the diversity of Papua New Guinea, lush lowland rainforests home to enigmatic carvers, PNG's largest lake with rarely visited villages, and high altitude montane forests with flamboyant body artists.
Papua New Guinea Explorer #1
The New Guinea Explorer takes the intrepid explorer on a journey through Papua New Guinea,traversing the massive Central Ranges, visiting ancient cultures and seeking exotic animals.
Coastal to Highlands #2
This 7 night tour takes in the picturesque coastal town of Madang before travelling to Mount Hagen in the Wahgi Valley, an area unknown to the outside world until the 1930's.
Coastal to Highlands #1
From the islands to the highlands and onto the mighty Sepik region, this 8 night tour samples the variety of places and people that make up Papua New Guinea
Land of 1000 Orchids
The island of New Guinea is home to over 2400 species of orchid. This itinerary will excite orchid enthusiasts by visiting orchid rich areas in the highlands and lowland rainforest.
New Guinea Encounter
This 8 night itinerary takes in some of the iconic cultures and environments of Papua New Guinea.
The New Guinea Village Experience
Experience village-life first hand with two overnight stays in traditional PNG villages - one in the highlands and one in the Sepik area; two vastly different cultures and environments.
Sepik Spirit 4 Night Cruise
A 4 night journey to the Sepik region. Depending on operational conditions you could visit the peoples of the Karawari River, Blackwater Lakes, or the middle-Sepik River.
Wonders of New Guinea
From the oldest agriculture in the world in the Wahgi Valley to the incredible carvers of the Karawari River, this 7 night itinerary will inspire wonderment.
Splendours of New Niugini
Experience Papua New Guinea in all its splendour - visit the flamboyant Huli Wigmen, the lush tropical rainforest of the Karawari River, and the incredible Melpa people of the Wahgi Valley.
A Highlands Experience
A Highlands Experience. Located in the mountains above the city from where you can marvel at the stunning vista of the surrounding mountains and the city below.
A Highlands Adventure
A Highlands Adventure touring experience. Located in the mountains above the city from where you can marvel at the stunning vista of the surrounding mountains and the city below.