Papua New Guinea - Birds of Paradise
In one of the world’s least explored countries, a paradise waiting to be discovered and photographed. Papua New Guinea boasts the world’s most fascinating and exotic bird species. The virtually untouched forests come alive with the immense sights and sounds of weird and exotic birds, while more than twenty species of dazzling birds-of-paradise display their iridescent colors and elaborate plumes in one of the most astonishing exhibits of the natural world. Furthermore, the planet’s most ancient and diverse tribal cultures still remain largely untouched in Papua New Guinea and we will take time out to photograph the famous Huli Wigmen and witness their tribal dances that mimic the fabulous birds-of-paradise, the dancers adorning themselves with elaborate head plumes of the exotic birds that grace this mystical island. This is a Papua New Guinea photographic tour par excellence that explores the region’s diverse and exquisite habitats and birdlife.
Why this Photo Safari is for You
Month of Travel
For a Papua New Guinea Tour, we suggest that it takes place during the drier months of May through to October. It is generally the most pleasant time to visit, and when many of the festivals are held.
Destination Allure
Capture a variety of birds-of-paradise, including the spectacular Raggiana and King-of-Saxony
Species Variety
Photograph a multitude of colourful New Guinea birds, including the world’s most stunning kingfishers, parrots and pigeons.
Enriching culture
Experience New Guinea’s ancient tribe, the Huli, and their colourful dress and dances that mimic the local birds-of-paradise.
Guided experience
Local knowledge of the region and its wildlife is key to crafting the ultimate tour experience. Chose to combine it with the photographic expertise of your ORYX Photo Tour Leader, and you are in for an adventure that will further fuel your excitement for the destination.
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Culture Custom, Culture Wildlife
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Day 1: Arrival in Port Moresby and afternoon at the Pacific Adventist University
Today is the start of our Papua New Guinea photographic tour in Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
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Day 2: Port Moresby and surrounds (Varirata National Park)
Today, we will spend a full day at the famous Varirata National Park, where displaying Raggiana Birds-of-paradise and the incomparable Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher will be our main focus of the day.
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Day 3: Flight from Port Moresby to Tari Valley
This morning we will transfer by air to the Tari Valley, widely hailed as having the richest montane avifauna in all of PNG. Aside from all the colourful bird-lie in the area, the grounds also attract an enormous variety of wonderful insect-life, especially after dark.
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Days 4 & 5: Tari Valley – the highlands
The Tari Valley is rightfully renowned as one of the finest birding destinations in the world, in which the star must surely be the otherworldly King-of-Saxony Bird-of-paradise. In addition to all the great birds and smaller critters found the area, the Tari Valley is populated by the Huli tribe, widely known for their famous ‘wigmen’ culture, and although our main focus lies on the birds in the area, we will spend several hours learning a little about the culture and daily lifestyle of the beautifully painted Huli ‘wigmen’, adorned with head pieces made from matted hair and the feathers of parrots and birds-of-paradise.
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Day 6: Flight Tari Valley to Karawari
Today we will take leave of the cool forests of Tari, and wing our way by private charter to the very remote Karawari region, where we will spend the next three nights.
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Days 7 & 8: Karawari – the lowlands
The Karawari area provides us with a chance to sample yet another new world in our adventures on our Papua New Guinea photography tour. This time, we find ourselves in the humid lowlands, where large meandering rivers and tall forests house a whole new array of exciting bird-life and backdrops. In addition to this, the Karawari area is home to several tribes and cultures we have yet to experience, including the Sepik.
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Day 9: Flight from Karawari to Mount Hagen, and onwards to Port Moresby
At a time to be advised, we will head from Karawari Lodge to Karawari Airstrip for your domestic flight to Mount Hagen. You will be assisted to your onwards flight to Port Moresby.
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Day 10: Depart to final destination
Today, after a truly spectacular photography tour to some of the most sought-after wilderness areas of Papua New Guinea, you will be transferred to the airport where your Papua New Guinea photo safari with ORYX sadly comes to an end.
