Papua New Guinea 19-Day Bird Watching Adventure with Daniel Wakra

A 19-day Papua New Guinea birding route linking Tari, Mt. Hagen, Kiunga, Tabubil and Port Moresby with Daniel Wakra.

  • Papua New Guinea Show on map
  • 19 days
  • Group 1-10 people
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Private tour
  • Pace: multi-region birding expedition
  • Language: English
  • City: Tari / Kiunga / Port Moresby
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About this tour

This 19-day Papua New Guinea birding adventure follows the official New Guinea Natural Tours route through Tari, Mt. Hagen, Kiunga, Tabubil and Port Moresby.


The trip is designed for birders who want a broad introduction to PNG habitats, from central highlands and lodge gardens to lowland rainforest and Port Moresby-area sites.


Exact day order, lodge choices, domestic flights, current access conditions and price are confirmed for the requested dates.

Guides

Daniel Wakra
Local birding guide and tour organizer
English
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Arrival in Port Moresby
Port Moresby

Arrive in Papua New Guinea and prepare for the multi-region birding route. Domestic flight and hotel details are confirmed in the final plan.

Day 2
Highlands birding around Tari and Mt. Hagen
Tari Basin

Use the highland portion for birds-of-paradise, forest birds, lodge grounds and cultural landscapes around Tari, Mt. Hagen and nearby birding sites.

Day 3
Western lowland forest around Kiunga and Tabubil
Kiunga

Continue to western PNG for lowland and foothill forest birding, with target strategy shaped around access, weather and current local knowledge.

Day 4
Port Moresby and departure connections
Port Moresby

Finish with Port Moresby-area birding or domestic/international departure connections as timing allows.

Locations & map

  • Port Moresby - National Capital District Papua New Guinea (Arrival, departure and short birding sites such as Varirata depending on route.)
  • Tari Basin - Hela Province Papua New Guinea (Highland birding area associated with birds-of-paradise and Huli cultural landscapes.)
  • Mt. Hagen / Kumul area - Western Highlands Province Papua New Guinea (Highland birding and lodge-based birding around Mt. Hagen.)
  • Kiunga - Western Province Papua New Guinea (Lowland rainforest and Fly River area birding base.)
  • Tabubil - Western Province Papua New Guinea (Hill forest and specialty birding area in western PNG.)
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Transport & stays

  • Domestic flights / private vehicle / local boats a Final transport sequence depends on the confirmed route, airline schedules and site access.

Policies & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Deposit, cancellation, weather/access and domestic-flight terms are confirmed with the final quote.

Payment Terms

Custom quote required for the final route, domestic flights, accommodation and services.

Insurance & Safety

Comprehensive travel insurance is recommended for Papua New Guinea birding and remote-area travel.
Papua New Guinea routes can involve remote rainforest, boats, domestic flights, variable road access and wet conditions. Confirm current logistics, luggage limits, health precautions and local safety guidance before travel.
Is the itinerary fixed?

19 days / 18 nights are listed on the official birding table. The final day-by-day itinerary is confirmed for the selected dates.

Are prices published?

No fixed price is listed here. Price and inclusions are confirmed for each enquiry.

Is this suitable for first-time Papua New Guinea birders?

Yes, but route difficulty varies by itinerary. Travellers should confirm mobility, comfort level with remote travel and target priorities before booking.

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