Ambua Lodge is an inspired mixture of
local architecture, spectacular views and modest luxury off the beaten track. Located at
7000 feet (2100 meters) in the PNG Southern Highlands, homeland of the Huli clan with their human
hair wigs adorned with colourful flowers. Recipient of the 1991 Pacific Asia Travel
Association's "Pacific Heritage Award" which sighted Ambua Lodge as "superb
example of culturally sensitive and ecological responsible tourism". Ambua Lodge has
thirteen species of birds of paradise close by and an amazing array of orchids.
Lists of birds, orchids
and other plants of the Ambua and Tari Gap area are available.
Karawari Lodge, on a ridge
overlooking the Karawari River, in the Sepik region, is a time-warped mixture of
pre-technology and technology architecture - is the perfect base for some
old-fashioned jungle, river and village exploration. You are in the middle of
Arambak country-- locals pole dug-out canoes, the drums throb, the wild birds
call, and, traditional village lifestyles continue largely unchanged.
"Something like a National Geographic expedition. No roads. Thick jungle. Locals poling dugouts. Crocodiles. You wind up at the surprising Karawari Lodge. All kinds of comfort amidst a thousand miles of jungle." - Robin Kinhead, Chicago Tribune.
Comprehensive lists of bird and
orchid life of the Karawari area are available online.
Malolo Plantation Lodge
boasts a picturesque seaside
setting which looks out over the Bismark Sea with the active volcano
of KarKar on the horizon. Malolo Plantation Lodge is the size that
allows personalized service and the small touches that really count.
Dive or snorkel in some of the most pristine waters of the world, or
visit a traditional village as part of our extensive tour program.
Just under one hour's drive north of Madang, this redeveloped former coconut plantation boasts a relaxed South Pacific style with its extensive lawns and gardens reaching down to the waterfront. You'll look out through the swaying coconut palms to the still active volcanic Island of Karkar and out into the Bismark Sea. We also facilitate scuba dive programs for beginner and experienced divers on magnificent clear coral reefs and shipwrecks from days gone by.
The MV Sepik Spirit is the ultimate
'floating lodge' for the adventurer who desires all the comforts of civilization while
traversing the mysterious middle reaches of the mighty Sepik River.
Two Weekly 3 night live-aboard cruises into the seldom visited Middle Sepik and Black-water
Lakes areas. This is the Middle Sepik region, prolific with the traditional wood
carvings of the Iatmul people.
Bensbach Wildlife Lodge located on the Bensbach River, the last river westwards in Southern Papua New Guinea. The Bensbach region is amongst the Tonda Wildlife Management Area - an extremely important region for migratory birds. The Lodge has eight twin rooms with comfortable accommodation for 16 guests. Comprehensive lists of bird life of the Bensbach area are available online.
Rondon Ridge, the newest of Trans Niugini Tours' facilities is located at 7100 feet on Kum Mountain. This location promises the visitor eternal spring weather and magnificent views of the Hagen Range, Mount Giluwe, the Sepik Divide, the Baiyer Gap and the Wahgi Valley. Guests are accommodated in 12 units, each unit featuring 180 degree views, modern bathroom, electric blankets and continental quilts for the cool highland evenings. The Lodge features a main building housing the lounge, bar, dining room, conference centere and a cozy fireplace. A comprehensive bird and orchid list is available online for Rondon Ridge.
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