Sumarry
Papua, Indonesia, boasts exceptional avifauna diversity, making it one of the world’s premier birdwatching destinations. The region is renowned for its rich and unique bird species, with over 700 documented bird species, including the iconic Birds of Paradise. Papua’s varied ecosystems, from lowland rainforests to montane forests, harbor a plethora of birdlife, including parrots, kingfishers, pigeons, and honeyeaters. Endemic species, such as the Wilson’s Bird of Paradise and the Papuan Hornbill, contribute to the area’s distinctiveness. Conservation efforts are crucial to preserving this extraordinary avian biodiversity in Papua.
Key Species
Lesser Bird of Paradise, Twelve Bird of Paradise, Magnificient Bird of Paradise, Northern Cassowary; Pale-billed Sicklebill; Blue-and-Black Kingfisher; Brown Lory; Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise; Shovel-billed Kingfisher; Victoria Crowned Pigeon; King Bird-of-Paradise; Blue Jewel Babbler; Brown-necked Crow; Hook-billed Kingfisher; Vulturine Parrot; Papuan Hawk-owl; Lesser Bird-of-Paradise; Brown-collared Brush-turkey; Greater Black Coucal; Papuan Nightjar; Grey Crow; Black-sided Robin; Lowland Peltops; White-eared Catbird; Wompoo Fruit-Dove; Coroneted Fruit-Dove.
Magnificent Bird-or-Paradise; Black Sicklebill; Long-tailed Paradigalla; Arfak Astrapia; Arfak Bowerbird; Lesser Bird-of-Paradise; Superb Bird-of-Paradise; New Guinea Eagle; Feline Owlet-Nightjar; Mountain Owlet-Nightjar; Spotted Jewel-Babbler; Chestnut-backed Jewel-Babbler Spotted Catbird; Flame Bowerbird; Magnificent Riflebird; Buff-tailed Sicklebill.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Manokwari - Maibri (- / L / D)
Pick up at the airport of Manokwari. Stop for shoping / lunch in town before drove to Maibri. Birding around the village in the afternoon when time permit.
Day 2-4: Birding in Arfak mountain (B/L/D)
3 full days birding at several sites on Arfak mountain.
Day 5: Birdin in Arfak - Manokwari (B/L/D)
Birding in Arfak in the morning then have lunch in the village. Drive to Manokwari in the afternoon. Stay overnight at a hotel in Manokwari
Day 6: Manokwari - Sorong - Malagufuk (B/L/D)
Take a morning flight from Manokwari to Sorong. Arrive in Sorong, drive to Malagufuk village. Stay at the homestay to explore the forest around Malagufuk.
Day 7 - 9: Birding in Malagufuk (B/L/D)
3 full days birding in Malagufuk.
Day 10: Malagufuk - Sorong (B/L/D)
Birding in Malagufuk in te morning. After lunch drive to Sorong. Stop in Mokwam for short birding. Stay overnight at ahotel in Sorong.
Day 11: Sorong - Waigeo (B/L/D)
Trip to Waigeo by fast Ferry. Birding around Sapokren. Stay overnight at Raja Ampat Dive Resort
Day 12 - 13: Birding in Waigeo (B/L/D)
2 full days birding in several main sites of the island.
Stay overnight at Raja Ampat Dive Resort
Day 14: Waigeo - Sorong (B/L/D)
Travel back to Sorong by Ferry. Lunch at a local restaurant in Sorong.
Stay overnight at Swiss Bel Hotel
Day 15: Sorong - Out (B/-/-)
Take a morning flight to Jakarta, Out.
Duration : 15 Day / 14 night
Price : USD 4780 / pax
Includes :
• Car for tours and transfer / drop off to the airport
• Accommodations (Double/twin rooms)
• Boat tickets Sorong – Waigeo round trip.
• Full board Meals during the trip. Indicated (B/L/D)
• Ticket and Entrance fee/donation
• Water, Snacks and Fruits
• Refreshment
• Birding guide (English)
Excludes :
• Local Flights
• Insurance
• Drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tipping