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.

Betty’s Lodge is located at the foot of Mt Wilhelm. Mt Wilhelm is PNG’s highest mountain. The Lodge is based at 2800 meters above sea level and erected from a mixture of traditional and western materials. It is set amongst Betty’s beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. Betty facilitates Mt Wilhelm climb. She has an expert orchid guide on the premises and will organise bird watching tours as well. Betty is famous for her fantastic hospitality and her organic meals. This is a most beautiful part area of PNG to visit.

Established in 1976 in the highlands city of Mount Hagen, Trans Niugini Tours operates lodges, ground transport and even its own aircraft throughout PNG.

As Papua New Guinea’s leading inbound tour operator, Trans Niugini Tours offers trips & tours for discerning travelers with a taste for adventure.

Trans Niugini Tours own and operate award winning wilderness lodges, as well as a fleet of boats, mini-buses and aircraft.

Trans Niugini Tours operates the following lodges:

• Ambua Lodge
• Karawari Lodge
• Sepik Spirit
• Rondon Ridge
• Malolo Plantation Lodge
• Bensbach Wildlife Lodge
• Lake Murray Lodge

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

Kokoda Courage is a boutique specialist tour operator putting the customer at its forefront.

We have the highest success rate for completions and your health and safety is our priority. Each trip is Australian led with a fully qualified Medic who carry’s a comprehensive kit and two Inmarsat phones. This makes us second to none giving you complete peace of mind.

History is also an essential part of your journey and our Guides give spiels at battle sites along the way using information from Battalion journals, Australian and Japanese war memorial factual data.

As part of our package we also include pre and post trip accommodation at the exceptional Lamana resort fully inclusive of sumptuous meals from five restaurants to choose. Not many operators can offer the quality we offer to ensure your satisfaction.

Director: Pete Condon
Contact: 0439 327 197
Website: www.kokodacourage.org.au

Founded by brothers Richard and Andrew James in 2010, On Track Expeditions began operating expeditions on the Kokoda Track from a strong relationship that was formed with the local community of Abuari.

Fast forward to today and On Track Expeditions now facilitates small group premium hiking expeditions throughout Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Africa and Australia. Every one of our expeditions focuses on a holistic expedition approach in which you will not just walk, but learn the local culture, play with the local kids and travel in an ethical manner.

Every trekker on our expeditions makes a direct contribution through their trekking package to an in-country organisation that promotes education, health and well-being among the local communities.

Trek Papua New Guinea

Jacada was founded in 2008 by Alex Malcolm, who wanted to show people the side of a country that not everyone gets to see.  While working in Brazil, he was lucky enough to travel the country with local friends who took him to places and shared things he would never have experienced on his own. He felt there was a space to create these unique travel experiences with a personal, human touch for others – and flew back to the UK to start his own company. Though we started out just selling trips to Brazil, Jacada has now grown into an international travel company, selling trips around the world; and despite our growth, Alex’s vision still remains. Personal is how we began, and that’s how we continue to be.

Jacada travel provides three tour packages to Papua New Guinea;

• The Coast
• The Highlands
• The Islands

THE JULES VERNE DIFFERENCE

That sense of adventure to discover the world is at the heart of Jules Verne. Established in 1978, our innovative small group escorted tours offer authentic travel with a twist for people who love to see the world. Packed with special touches and little extras, our expert guides will show you the true character of each destination and take you beyond the norm, whether your chosen destination is closer to home or far-flung. Fully ABTA and ATOL bonded and winner of many travel awards, our expert staff organise every detail so you can book in complete confidence.

• Inspiring tours to all seven continents
• Small groups and privately guided tours
• Knowledgeable local guides
• Expertly planned and organised

Jules Verne Sightseeing

This most important of Key Features indicates that sightseeing is tailored just for our group, taking into account your preferences and our experience over many years and not combining with other visitors. Sightseeing is undertaken by expert local guides and escorts who we consider to be the best source of information. A few programmes such as cruise or rail programmes will show ‘Excursions Included’, indicating that sightseeing may be shared with non-Jules Verne guests.

Special Events

To enhance the experience of Jules Verne travellers, we arrange exclusive and memorable special events, illuminating the country and peoples you are visiting. Attend a special ceremony, performance, meal or drinks party at characteristic and spectacular locations; learn about cooking and the local way of life; discover less-visited corners or special locations not normally open to the public.

New Tour/Improved Itinerary

Following our customers’ feedback from our questionnaires and other sources, we improve itineraries and introduce new tours, taking into account special opportunities and changed accessibility.