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Our wilderness lodges, scattered throughout Papua New Guinea, provide a high level of service, quality touring programs and professional guides. With nearly 800 languages and mountains over 14,000ft high – Papua New Guinea is an extraordinary destination.
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.
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Karawari Lodge, on a ridge overlooking the Karawari River, in the Sepik region, is a time-warped mixture of pre-technological and technoloical 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.

 
The Gogodala Canoe Festival:
 
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They recognize spirits, deities, totems and ancestors unique to their clans.
 
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Karawari LodgeTUMBUNA SING SING TOUR - May

Tumbuna Sing-sing: Tumbuna is the Tok Pisin (the lingua franca of Papua New Guinea) word for ancestors. "Taim Bilong Tumbuna" refers to the time before the white-man came, being the ways of the ancestors. The Tumbuna Sing Sing will be a spectacular celebration, involving local tribes celebrating their culture in a colourful extravaganza of traditional dress, dancing and singing. Bringing together a few of the 800 or so language groups of Papua New Guinea, the Tumbuna Singsing is a unique opportunity to witness the ways of the Tumbuna, as well as meet and listen to the stories first hand from tribal elders about the Taim Bilong Tumbuna. The Tumbuna Tour is an unescorted 11-day/10-night program. The highlight of the program being attendance at the Tumbuna Singsing, a small and intimate cultural show, allowing attendees to interact with the performers. Tumbuna is the Tok Pisin (the lingua franca of Papua New Guinea) word for ancestors. The Tumbuna Singsing is a celebration of culture and tradition - celebrating "pasin bilong tumbuna," the way of the ancestors. After the Tumbuna singsing you will get a chance to discover other parts of Papua New Guinea, including a 4 day/3 night cruise aboard the MV Sepik Spirit - a chance to discover rarely visited villages on the famous Sepik Region.


SUMMARY - May 8-18 2012

Tue 8 May Arrive in Port Moresby. Overnight Gateway Hotel
Wed 9 May Fly with Air Niugini to Tari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Thu 10 May Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Fri 11 May Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Sat 12 May Charter flight to Karawari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge
Sun 13 May Charter flight to Timbunke. Afternoon Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
Mon 14 May Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
Tue 15 May Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
Wed 16 May Charter flight to Mt Hagen. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Highlander Hotel
Thu 17 May Full Day Tumbuna Show. Overnight Highlander Hotel
Fri 18 May Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby. Transfer to your international flight out.
Land Cost: US$6013.00 per person (twin share). US$6763.00 single throughout except on the MV Sepik Spirit and Highlander Hotel Charter Flights: US$1419.00 per person.
To secure space, a NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$750.00 per person is required to confirm the booking. 1 Room left on Tumbuna II.


Huli Man Goroka Classic Tour - September
Sepik River cruise Held every September in the peaceful highlands town of the same name, the “Goroka Show” is one of the most famous and exciting of the highlands cultural shows. Attracting over 2000 tribesmen and women, representing over 70 different tribes from all over the country, this two-day sing-sing is a dazzling array of color and energy that showcases the diversity of this fabulous island. The town comes alive for the event and the enthusiasm of the performers and spectators is truly electric. Our “Goroka Classic Tour” is an unescorted 14 day/13 night program beginning in Mount Hagen, with a night at the luxurious Rondon Ridge Lodge overlooking the Wahgi Valley, a valley unknown to the outside world until 70 years ago. From Mount Hagen travel by private charter aircraft into the Sepik Region, for a 3-night cruise aboard our “floating lodge” the MV Sepik Spirit and explore the waterways of the Sepik River and its tributaries. The MV Sepik Spirit is a shallow draft vessel purpose-built for navigating shallow inland waterways. The entire vessel is air-conditioned and up to 18 guests are accommodated in 9 spacious berths, each with en-suite bathroom, large windows and river views. Onboard facilities include a comfortable lounge, well stocked bar, dining area and a covered, insect-proofed upper observatory deck. A final night in the Sepik is spent at Karawari Lodge, perched on a ridge overlooking the endless expanse of the Sepik Basin. From the Sepik lowlands your private charter aircraft takes you South across the majestic Central Ranges to Ambua Lodge in the Tari Valley - home of the flamboyant Huli Wigmen. During your 3-night stay at Ambua, you will learn all about this fascinating culture and have the opportunity to see rare Bird of Paradise on our morning birding tours. On the Friday of the show weekend, your private charter aircraft flies you to Goroka for two full days of show festivities before traveling back to Port Moresby.

5 - 18 Sep 2012
Wed 5 Sept Arrive in Port Moresby. Overnight Gateway Hotel.
Thur 6 Sept Fly with Air Niugini to Mt Hagen. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Fri 7 Sept Charter flight to the Sepik. Afternoon Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
Sat 8 Sept Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
Sun 9 Sept Full Day Tour. Overnight MV Sepik Spirit
Mon 10 Sept Transfer to Karawari Lodge. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge
Tues 11 Sept Charter flight to Tari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Wed 12 Sept Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Thur 13 Sept Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Fri 14 Sept Charter flight to Goroka. Overnight Bird of Paradise Hotel
Sat 15 Sept Full Day Goroka Show. Overnight Bird of Paradise Hotel
Sun 16 Sept Full Day Goroka Show. Overnight Bird of Paradise Hotel
Mon 17 Sept Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby. Half Day Tour. Overnight Gateway Hotel
Tue 18 Sept Transfer to international flight out
Land Cost: US$7369.00 per person (twin share). US$8424.00 single throughout except on the MV Sepik Spirit and Bird of Paradise. Charter Flights: US$1485.00 per person. Friday 7 September Mount Hagen/Timbunke Tuesday 11 September Karawari/Tari Friday 14 September Tari/Goroka



Papua New Guinea Travel - The Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival tour is an unescorted 11-days/10-nights program.
Alotau FestivalOne of the most interesting and powerful events in Papua New Guinea. The Canoe Festival in Papua New Guinea displays not only the extraordinary beauty of the uniquely decorated canoes, but the strength of the locals. Combined with stays at some of our most exotic, but comfortable lodges. This is where you are met by our guides at each of the towns or areas that you will travel to. Our guides will accompany you on your daily tours or treks and safely return you back to your accommodation. They will also accompany you back to your point of departure from that town or area. Basically you change guides as you change locations. At no time will you be left unaccompanied except whilst in the accommodation



Land Cost: US$5334.00 per person (twin share). US$6140.00 single throughout except at Alotau International Hotel Charter Flights: US$950.00 per person. Land Cost Includes: Accommodation, transfers, tours, meals from dinner on 25 October on arrival to breakfast on departure on 5th November, and local guides at all locations.

Thu 25 Oct Arrive in Port Moresby. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight Gateway Hotel
Fri 26 Oct Fly with Air Niugini to Tari. Half Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Sat 27 Oct Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Sun 28 Oct Full Day Tour. Overnight Ambua Lodge
Mon 29 Oct Charter flight to Karawari. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge
Tue 30 Oct Full Day Tour. Overnight Karawari Lodge
Wed 31 Oct Charter flight to Mount Hagen. Afternoon Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Thu 1 Nov Full Day Tour. Overnight Rondon Ridge
Fri 2 Nov Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby and connect to flight for Gurney. Overnight Alotau International Hotel
Sat 3 Nov Full Day National Canoe and Kundu Festival. Overnight Alotau International Hotel
Sun 4 Nov Full Day National Canoe and Kundu Festival. Overnight Alotau International Hotel
Mon 5 Nov Fly with Air Niugini to Port Moresby. Transfer to international flight out
Axe and shopping net bagMount Hagen Show: VISTA HAGEN SHOW TOUR
The Vista is a fully escorted 14 day/13 night program that provides a stunning view of Papua New Guinea. The journey begins with the septacuar mt Hagen Cultural show, providing an incredable vista of cultures from all over Papua New Guinea. In a land of nearly 800 languages, there is no better place to see so many gathered in one place. From there fly into the southern highlands, the stunning vista of Ambua Lodge overlooks the tari Valley, home of the Huli, a flamboyant and colourful people. From the highlands fly to Karawari lodge, which is located in the Sepik region.Finally fly to a special cruise on the Sepik River aboard the MV Sepik Spirit, the perfect way to discover a rarely visited corner of the globe.


Ambua Other Choices: Discoverer is an escorted 13 day/12 night program, featuring the Hagen Show. This programme includes a journey aboard the MV Sepik Spirit.

Highlightsis an unescorted 12 day/11 night program including the Mount Hagen Cultural Show. Beginning with attendance at the Mount Hagen show. A visit to the Karawari River and the Tari Valley showcase to the traveller two amazingly different parts of Papua New Guinea.

Panorama - is a fully escorted 13 day/12 night program with the highlights being a three night journey on the mighty Sepik River, an area famous for its intricate carvings and infamous for its head hunting. The grand finale is the famous Mount Hagen Cultural Show which brings together sing sing groups from all over the country together in a bonanza of culture.

Vista - is a fully escorted 14 day/13 night program including the Mount Hagen Cultural Show and a special 5 night expeditionary journey aboard the custom designed and built MV Sepik Spirit, to the Middle-Sepik Region and the rarely visited Upper-Sepik region.

The Gogodala Canoe Festival: The Gogodala Canoe Festival is a celebration of a great tradition amongst the Gogodala -- canoe racing. Held in the remote town of Balimo in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea, an unforgettable experience awaits, where a large fleet of colourfully decorated canoes, manned by up to 50 paddlers will compete for glory to be the fastest canoe amongst the Gogodala. The Balimo Gogodala Festival Tour is a 11 day/10 night program which features a day at the Gogodala Canoe Festival. It also features stays in the Sepik Region, the Highlands and the extremely remote Bensbach (Torassi) region.


The Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival Tour: The Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival Tour is an unescorted 11 day/10 night program. The highlight of the program being attendance at the War Canoe & Kundu Festival, a small and friendly cultural show, allowing attendees to interact with the performers. The Canoe & Kundu Festival is a celebration of culture and tradition of War Canoes and inherited Kundu drums. After the Canoe and Kundu Festival you will get a chance to discover other parts of Papua New Guinea, especially the highlands and the Sepik areas. Ititinerary

Custom Papua New Guinea Travel: We offer specialised touring programs, for both groups and independent travellers. Below are some frequently requested special interest tours that we have as examples. Personalised itineraries are available for these and other special interests. The itineraries listed below are based around Trans Niugini Tours award winning wilderness lodges, however, with our extensive experience and networks, we can put together itineraries to other areas of Papua New Guinea. Customised itineraries - including day charters of aircraft, Birding Adventure, Land of 1,000 Orchids Tour
 
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