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Sepik River
 The
Sepik River is one of the two biggest streams in PNG. It
is a mighty tropical stream and it is comparable to the
Amazon in South America.
To take a canoe down the waterways of the Sepik is to travel
through a living gallery of tribal artistic expression.
You can explore the Sepik and its tributaries either in
long dugout canoes powered by an outboard motor or
in the comfort of the Sepik Spirit, which is ideal
for exploring this magnificent waterway. You will get to
remote areas seldom visited by travellers. Whilst
a canoe may be a rustic and adventurous way to explore the
Sepik River and its backwaters, and the Sepik Spirit provides
air-conditioned comfort and smaller tenders that also allow
access to the more remote villages.
Dugout
canoe trips
For
the canoe trip the Adventure begins in the coastal town
of Wewak with a flight to Ambunti at the start of the divide
between the upper and middle Sepik, it is also one of the
larger villages on the Sepik. Ambunti is only one of the
bases that we use for the start of the Sepik River trips.
Ambunti Lodge is a basic but comfortable place to stay.
 Gliding
upstream in a canoe on the Sepik water birds swoop across
the river and fishing canoes paddle close to the reeds.
Villages line the bank, each renowned for its unique style
of carving. Masks, totems, mythical figures, woven dance
costumes, and musical instruments are plentiful in this
region. Each carving has a story, and each story reveals
the fascinating spiritual beliefs of the Sepik people. Venture
up the Karosmeri and Karawari Rivers into the Blackwater
Lakes at the foothill of the main range.
Your remote host village boasts a magnificent Haus Tambaran
soaring majestically above the River. Visit villages where
large decorated storage pots and pottery stoves are still
made to be traded on the river. Watch sago "sak-sak"
being made the staple of the Sepik River and one of the
most backbreaking tasks. Search for the Lesser and greater
birds of paradise in their display trees or visit a waterfall
and walk through pristine rainforest.
Return
to Ambunti for one night at Ambunti Lodge and another opportunity
to purchase last minute artefacts before returning to the
coastal town of Wewak. This cruise will be hard on your
system, but the experiences are unique and rewarding!
 Upper
& Middle Sepik River Canoe Tour (5 nights/4 days)
Day
1: arrive in Wewak, overnight at Surfside Lodge (deluxe
room with breakfast and transfers)
Day 2 & 3: Depart Wewak airport for your flight
to Ambunti at the start of the upper Sepik River. On arrival
in Ambunti transfer to your motorised canoe to commence
your Sepik Canoe trip. Accommodation for two nights is
in village Guest House.
Villages visited include : Ambunti, Wagu Lakes, Palimbe,
Korogo, Chambri Lakes, Aibom and Tambanum
Trip interests include : Sepik river, people, villages
life, culture. artefacts, Chambri and Blackwater lakes,
bird life, pottery, spirit house, tributaries and rainforest.
Day 4: Return to Ambunti for one night accommodation
at Ambunti Lodge.
Day 5: Fly Ambunti to Wewak. overnight at Surfside
Lodge (deluxe room with breakfast and transfers)
Day 6: transfer to airport
Prices from:
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4
person
twin share
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3
person triple share
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2 person twin share |
1 person
single |
| 5n/4d
canoe tour per person |
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Inclusions
- Return
airfare to and from Ambunti.
- One
night at Ambunti Lodge with all meals
- two nights at Sepik Surfsite Lodge, Wewak incl
breakfast
- All meals and cooking equipment and crockery &
cutlery
- Sleeping equipment and Mosquito net
- Canoe, driver/guide and boatman. Fuel and motor.
- Entrance or Village fees.
- all necessary transfers
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It is recommended you take along: sleeping bag or
sleeping sheet & mat, a small torch, a lightweight raincoat,
broad brim hat, sunblock, insect reppelent.
Camera or video camera. Spare batteries for your torch and
video camera plus extra film and tapes. Towel, toiletries
and personal clothing, including 1 pair of long pants and
a long sleeve shirt.
The Sepik
Spirit
 The
Sepik Spirit is a purpose built River boat with all modern
conveniences. Comfortable cabins, fully air conditioned
and a shallow draft to explore remote places on the incredible
Sepik River waterways. The Sepik Spirit cruises between
Karawari Lodge on the river of the same name and Timbunke
on the middle Sepik River. Cruise duration in either direction
is three nights on board with full days visiting villages,
observing people, culture and lifestyle and purchasing artefacts.
The
Karawari Lodge to Timbunke cruise begins on a Friday from
Karawari Lodge and ends on a Monday at Timbunke with a same
day connection to Mount Hagen.
The cruise from Timbunke to Karawari Lodge begins on a Monday
and ends on a Thursday necessitating a one night stay at
Karawari Lodge to make your flight connections back to Mount
Hagen.
4 days/3 nights Sepik river cruise (Karawari to Timbunke,
Friday to Monday)
Day
1-3: Depart Mount Hagen airport on your flight to
Karawari. Transfer to the Sepik Spirit to begin your cruise
down the Karawari River and then into the main Sepik River
stopping and visiting villages along the way. This is
a 3 night Cruise with all meals and tours included. Each
day is a full day tour through the cultural heart of Papua
New Guinea
Day 4: Arrive Timbunke in time for your flight
back to Mount Hagen.
5 days/4 nights Sepik river cruise (Timbunke to Karawari,
Monday to Friday)
 Day
1-3: Depart Mount Hagen airport for your flight to
Timbunke on the middle Sepik River. Transfer to the Sepik
Spirit to begin your cruise up the Sepik River and then
into the Karawari River stopping and visiting villages
along the way. This is a 3 night Cruise with all meals
and tours included. Each day is a full day tour through
the cultural heart of Paua New Guinea
Day 4: Arrive Karawari and transfer to Karawari
Lodge where one nights accommodation including all meals
will be booked for you.
Day 5: Transfer to Karawari airport for your flight
back to Mount Hagen.
Prices from:
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Twin |
Single |
| 4
days/3 nights Sepik river cruise (Karawari-Timbunke) |
Please
e-mail |
| 5
days/4 nights Sepik river cruise (Timbunke-Karawari) |
Inclusions
- Airfare Mt Hagen/Timbunke and Karawari/Mt Hagen
- Transfers
- Daily tours while on the Sepik Spirit only
- All meals from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on
day 4 or 5, according to tour
- One night accommodation with all meals at Karawari
Lodge on 5 day tour only
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Accommodation
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Independent
