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The nation of Papua New Guinea (PNG) comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, second largest island in the world, as well as many other Pacific islands, some of a considerable size such as New Britain and New Ireland, and many much smaller islands and atolls.

The most linguistically diverse country on earth, PNG has more than 850 mutually unintelligible, indigenous languages reflecting at least as many different traditional tribal societies. This astonishing cultural variety has given rise to many different forms of expression, including art, carving, dance, singing, music and flamboyant costumes and hairstyles. The colourful cultural heritage is celebrated annually at numerous large regional festivals and sing-sings, including Goroka and Mt Hagen and lesser-known Tumbuna and Kundu.

Habitats range from dense tropical rainforest to savannah and wetland plains, volcanic mountains to white sand beaches and coral reefs. The forests are home to many rare species of marsupial such as tree kangaroo, insects including the Queen Alexandra birdwing (the world’s largest butterfly) and birds such as the cassowary. However, PNG is best known for Sir Richard Attenborough’s favourites: the brilliantly coloured birds of paradise, with 38 of the 43 known species found there.

Papua New Guinea is truly one of the world’s last travel frontiers. Nature and humanity unite in a heady mix of sights and sounds, and many parts of the country remain blissfully unaffected by the ever-advancing ways of the western world. However, PNG is definitely up and coming (it received the Most Emergent Destination award from Wanderlust Magazine in 2014) and, now that Reef & Rainforest can put together tours at reasonable cost, there should be many more visitors, so go now while it’s still authentic and unspoilt.

The country’s ancient cultures still thrive and age-old traditions are still practised – visitors can attend fire-dancing ceremonies and interact with the masked mud-men of Goroka – while remnants of more recent historic events still litter some of the towns and jungles; Japanese war relics are still present in New Britain province from the second world war.

Visitors can find themselves heading to the Highlands to discover the country’s incredible birdlife, before experiencing first hand the culture and traditional lives of the indigenous Huli Wigmen, with vibrantly-painted faces and extravagant headdresses. The explosive Mt Tavurvur – an impressive stratovolcano on the coast of New Britain – is a ‘must see’ when exploring the country’s eastern islands and active travellers seeking a challenge can opt to tackle part of the gruelling Kokoda Trail through rugged landscapes to retrace the steps of wartime POWs.

The video above, courtesy of the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority, offers a glimpse into the annual Sepik River Crocodile & Arts fetival, a cultural celebration held by the traditional communities of the Sepik River area, in which the freshwater crocodile is revered. Speak to Stef about joining our brand new group tour which attends this event in 2019, and learn about the beliefs and legends that surround this animal.

Rondon Ridge overlooks the Wahgi Valley and Mount Hagen town in the Western Highlands Province.

A 40-minute drive from Mount Hagen town, this Trans Niugini Tours lodge is situated in a pristine rainforest where birdwatching and nature-walks form part of the accommodations activity options.  Guests are also offered tours of the Western Highlands, sampling the provinces unique culture and history.

Through Rondon Ridge, Trans Niugini tours also offer tours to the Kuk World Heritage site – a prehistoric archaeological site where the worlds oldest gardening implements and plots were first discovered.

Rondon Ridge has some of the finest dining options in the province, a fully stocked bar, gift shop and a unique reception showcasing portraits, painting and crafts from the Trans Niugini Tours collection representing the Highlands and the Sepik.

For further information and bookings, email: service@pngtours.com or call +675 542-1438

BESONDERE REISEN ZU AUSSERGEWÖHNLICHEN PLÄTZEN
Horizont Tours ist Ihr Spezialist für individuell gestaltete Privat-und Kleingruppenreisen zu den interessantesten und schönsten Plätzen der Erde – von außergewöhnlichen Safaris in Afrika und Kulturreisen in Asien über Wüstenexpeditionen in der Sahara, Flusstouren mit dem Kanu in Kanada, Selbstfahrerreisen in Chile und Trekking im Oman bis hin zu unvergesslichen Begegnungen mit anderen Menschen und Völkern in Äthiopien und Papua-Neuguinea.

Aufwändige, sowie maßgeschneiderte Reisen, Kombinationen von erlesenen Reisebausteinen, Hotels und Lodges nach Wunsch und Reisebudget sowie ein bequemer Rundum-Service lassen Ihren Urlaub von Beginn an zu etwas ganz besonderem werden.

Ihr hoher Anspruch, Ihre Wünsche und Reisevorstellungen sind unser Ansporn, um für Sie die perfekte Reise zu organisieren.

Horizont Tours wurde im August 2005 aus der Taufe gehoben. Seither haben wir unser Angebot ständig erweitert. Vor Ort, im jeweiligen Reiseland, arbeiten wir nur mit den besten, von uns ausgewählten Agenturen zusammen. In einigen der von uns angebotenen Destinationen haben wir selbst gelebt und gearbeitet. Diese Erfahrung garantiert Ihnen aussergewöhnliche Reisen  und kompetente Beratung.

Bismarck-Archipels – eine ganz besondere Reise erwartet Sie!

Zum Maskenfest nach Papua-Neuguinea

17 Tage, 13 Nächte
Port Moresby – Tari – Mt. Hagen – Goroka – Rabaul – Masken Festival – Port Moresby

Aufbruch ins Unerwartete – Papua Neuguinea, Paradiesvögel und unberührte Landschaften

17 Tage, 13 Nächte
Port Moresby – Tari – Mount Hagen – Wewak – Sepik – Wewak – Madang – Rabaul – Kokopo – Port Moresby

Zur Goroka-Show nach Papua-Neuguinea

17 Tage, 13 Nächte
Port Moresby – Wewak – Sepik Region – Mt. Hagen – Goroka – Goroka Show – Rabaul – Kokopo – Port Moresby

Flugexpedition Papua-Neuguinea

11 Tage, 10 Nächte
Port Moresby – Mt. Hagen – Lake Murray – Tari – Sepik Region – Port Moresby

Zur Mount Hagen Show nach Papua-Neuguinea

17 Tage, 13 Nächte
Port Moresby – Madang – Wewak – Sepik Region – Wewak – Mt. Hagen – Goroka – Rabaul – Kokopo – Port Moresby

Trekking mit Besteigung des Mount Wilhelm

14 Tage, 13 Nächte
Port Moresby – Mt. Hagen – Wahgi-Tal – Ambulla – Mt. Wilhelm Trek – Gipfel Besteigung – Goroka – Madang – Port Moresby

Goroka’s Iconic Landmark, the Bird of Paradise Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of town, accessible to major business services and close to the airport.  The perfect location for a meeting or conference, providing well equipped function rooms with a friendly efficient team.

The Bird of Paradise features an outdoor swimming pool, access to a Fitness Centre with Goroka Squash Club located within the hotel grounds.  Enjoy the pleasant surroundings of the Deck Bistro, offering Buffet and A la Carte dining options, featuring mouth watering modern dishes from around the globe.  A popular meeting place and home to renowned Enzo’s pizzas, available dine in or take out.

Offering neat, clean and secure accommodation, including Premier Rooms and Suites.  For those looking for longer term accommodation, fully serviced one bedroom apartments are available.  Either Qantas Frequent Flyer or Air Niugini Destination points can be earned on eligible rates by presenting your card upon check-in.

Pacific Gardens Hotel is in Goroka town, Eastern Highlands Province in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The province is home of the famous Asaro Mud Men displayed at shows and festivals in the province and country.

Goroka is the capital of the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea. It is a town of approximately 25,000 people, 1600m above sea level. It has an airport (in the centre of town) and is on the “Highlands Highway”, about 285km from Lae in Morobe province and 90km from the nearby town of Kainantu also in the Eastern Highlands. Other nearby towns include Kundiawa in Simbu Province and Mount Hagen in Western Highlands Province. It has a mild climate, known as a “perpetual Spring”.

Pacific Gardens Hotel is in Goroka town, Eastern Highlands Province in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The province is home of the famous Asaro Mud Men displayed at shows and festivals in the province and country.

Goroka is accessible by road and air. It is approximately 400km from Port Moresby, the capital city of PNG. There are regular flights available to and from Goroka by Air Niugini and Air lines PNG.

Goroka Show is a probably the most known tribal gatheringand cultural event in Papua New Guinea. It is held every year close to the Independence Day (16 September) in the town of Goroka. About 100 tribes arrive to show their music, dance and culture. This festival started in the mid 1950s from the initiative of Australian Kiaps. In recent years it became an attractive tourist destination because it is one of a few opportunities to see the traditional tribal culture.

Ribito Hotel is Wabag Town’s newest and only 3 star hotel taking the standard of accommodation in Enga to the next level. Rooms vary from standard rooms to two bedroom self-contained, serviced apartments. The hotel all has one of the best restaurants in town and is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Ambua arranges culturally based excursions to nearby Huli villages where one learns about and observes everyday life of the Huli’s, as well as the peculiarities of their traditions and beliefs. Guests tour in comfortable Toyota Hiace and Coaster buses and are accompanied at all times by experienced and knowledgeable Huli guides from the local area, so as to make the experience all the more educational and rewarding. Private touring is not possible at Ambua.

A favored destination amongst birders, Ambua’s rain forests have been the star of many a wildlife documentary. An incredible 217 species have been recorded here and Ambua is home to 13 different species of Bird of Paradise. Ambua employs knowledgeable local birding guides and caters for all interest levels, from early morning birding excursions for guests on more culturally orientated tours, keen to catch a glimpse of these spectacular birds; to fully specialized birding tours tailored to the seasoned enthusiast.

Ambua is surrounded by pristine, mid-montane jungle, a mass of interlocking tree tops, shades of green spattered with occasional splashes of color from high altitude orchids and rhododendrons. Well kept nature trails venture out into this wilderness, crossing traditional vine bridges, tracing clear mountain streams to secluded waterfalls.

Click on the links for comprehensive listings of the Birds, Orchids and Plants of Ambua Lodge.
Guests are accommodated in thirty round houses, set amongst landscaped gardens and built almost exclusively from natural materials. Each unit features 180 degree picture windows to soak in the view, en-suite bathrooms. Guests can also be accommodated in our two story block of 18 modern hotel rooms.  Electric blankets and continental quilts for the cool highland evenings.

Ambua has 24 hour, eco-friendly electricity, provided by its own hydroelectric power plant that generates clean, natural energy from a nearby mountain stream. The main lodge building houses the bar, dining and lounge areas and a cozy central fireplace.

Ambua is accessible with our own air service from either Mount Hagen or Karawari Lodge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; or with Air Niugini on their scheduled services between Port Moresby and Tari.