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A region high on most birders' wish-lists is a trip to the remote and lush rainforests of West Papua. This new 19-day itinerary goes in search of this region’s incredible birds-of-paradise, visiting three key areas where these special birds reside, namely Nimbokrang, the Arfak Mountains and Waigeo. Of the 17 species we hope to encounter throughout this incredible journey, we will make special efforts for Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise, Western Parotia and Long-tailed Paradigalla. Throughout this holiday we will encounter many other incredible birds, with the likes of Masked Bowerbird, Western Crowned Pigeon and Lesser Melampitta, to name only a few. The birding, however, can be hard work, with periods of eerie quietness in the forests, but breaking through these silent times, the rewards will eventually be worth our efforts as we seek to set our eyes upon some of the most spectacular birds on the planet.

  • Twelve-wired, Lesser and King Birds-of-paradise at Nimbokrang
  • Western Parotia, Black Sicklebill and Arfak Astrapia in the Arfak Mountains
  • Wilson's and Red Birds-of-paradise on Waigeo, where one can also go snorkelling
  • Other endemic birds include Western Crowned Pigeon, Feline Owlet Nightjar and Masked Bowerbird
  • Superbly led by Sujan Chatterjee, well known to our groups from his expert leadership in India
  • All international and internal flights included in the overall tour cost
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Tell me about Indonesia …

The archipelago of Indonesia lies across the equator and is made up of over 17,000 islands, of which about 6,000 are inhabited. It is the largest archipelago in the world and, with over 252 million people, is the fourth most populous country comprising hundreds of different native ethnic and linguistic groups.


Indonesia supports the world’s second highest level of biodiversity (after Brazil) and second highest number of endemic species (after Australia). The largest islands are Java, Sumatra, Borneo, New Guinea and Sulawesi; two of the smaller islands - Bali and Komodo - bookend our cruise to the archipelago, and are famous for their breathtakingly beautiful beaches and superb wildlife, respectively.

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A journey to the remote island of West Papua to seek out the most appealing of bird families — the spectacular birds-of-paradise — is high on the wish-list of many naturalists. Encompassing the western half of the island of New Guinea, West Papua was officially claimed as Indonesian territory in 1961, having been a Dutch colony for several decades before. The island is still swathed in lush, tropical rainforest and is home to an extraordinary diversity of endemic birds, mammals, plants and other wildlife, with many species still yet to be described by science! Across the three key locations of this incredible adventure — Nimbokrang, the Arfak Mountains and Waigeo — we will have the opportunity to view such iconic species as Wilson's Bird-of-paradise, Red Bird-of-paradise, Western Parotia and, the smallest of all, the beautiful scarlet King Bird-of-paradise.

Our journey begins, however, with an overnight flight to Jakarta, where we will spend a relaxing two nights enjoying a short boat trip into Jakarta Bay and birdwatching around the quieter areas of the city in search of Christmas Frigatebird, Sunda Teal, Cave Swiftlet, Javan Plover (endemic to Indonesia), Milky Stork, Small Blue Kingfisher and White-headed Munia. We then fly on to West Papua itself and head into the Nimbokrang Mountains for a 5-night stay. Here we will have our best opportunities to encounter some of the lower altitude birds-of-paradise, including King Bird-of-paradise and Twelve-wired Bird-of-paradise. Other species from this flamboyant family should include Pale-billed Sicklebill and Lesser Bird-of-paradise. Plenty of other species are likely to be seen too, such as the Papuan Eclectus, the huge Palm Cockatoo and the camouflaged Papuan Frogmouth, while we will no doubt be 'serenaded' by the repetitive single note call of the Trumpet Manucode which penetrates far and wide through the forest. Although these lowlands can be hot and stuffy, the rewards are great, and there will be no planned activities in the heat of the day to allow plenty of time for rest.

Our next stop for five nights — after stocking up on food supplies in Manokwari — will be the remote Siyubri Village, where our basic dwellings will soon be forgotten as we enjoy the sights and sounds of the Arfak Mountains' mouth-watering array of birds. As well as the possibility of watching the mesmerising dance of the Western Parotia, another eight species of birds-of-paradise can be found at this single location, as well as a wonderful supporting cast of other endemic landbirds. We will search for Black Sicklebill (almost certainly hearing its explosive machine-gun-like call before setting eyes on this magnificent bird) and visit the colour-coordinated bower of of the local Vogelkop Bowerbird, Visitors are often surprised by the contents of this intricate display bower, particularly being situated so close to a human settlement! On our nocturnal wanderings around our base, we might also find the Feline and Mountain Owlet-nightjars. With the conditions not being as humid at Siyubri as they were at Nimbokrang, we will have the opportunity to prolong our birding each day and spend more time in the field at these higher altitudes.

After a final morning of birdwatching around Siyubri Village, we will transfer back to Manokwari for a night to recharge our batteries before the final stage of the holiday — three nights on the world-famous island of Waigeo. Waigeo is the largest of the four main islands in the Raja Ampat archipelago, located between Halmahera and the north-west coast of New Guinea. Home of Wilson's Bird-of-paradise — one of the most beautiful and striking of the family — Waigeo will provide a relaxing ending to our time in West Papua. Observing the display arenas of both Wilson's Bird-of-paradise and Red Bird-of-paradise are likely to be a highlight of our entire holiday, particularly the former species as its fluorescent plumage lights up the darkest of forest understoreys. Waigeo also offers a variety of other birds such as the resplendent Western Crowned Pigeon, Claret-breasted Fruit Dove and Red-cheeked Parrot. The snorkelling is spectacular and there will be plenty of time in the afternoons to swim in the crystal-clear waters that edge the island, while Lesser Frigatebirds glide overhead. 

Our tour ends with a journey back to Sorong by boat — a quiet crossing for seabirds, although cetaceans such as Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, Short-finned Pilot Whale and Bryde's Whale are a possibility. From Sorong, we will board a flight to Jakarta to connect with our overnight service back to London.

Although birding on West Papua can be tough, with difficult terrain, hot and humid conditions, periods of eerie stillness and basic accommodation, the rewards are among the finest in the avian world!

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In Jakarta, Manokwari and Waigeo we stay in comfortable hotels with private facilities. In Nimbokrang and the Arfak Mountains the accommodation is much simpler and facilities are shared.

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All included except for evening meals in Jakarta.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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West Papua - A Birds-of-paradise Special

Tour Code: IDN04

An exciting 19-day adventure to the lush forests of West Papua in search of its incredible birdlife within the Arfak Mountains, Nimbokrang and Waigeo, with the possibility of up to 17 species of birds-of-paradise.

£8,995

Flight Inclusive

£7,995

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

8644kg CO2e

With International Flights

3992kg CO2e

Tour Only

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Highlights

  • Twelve-wired, Lesser and King Birds-of-paradise at Nimbokrang
  • Western Parotia, Black Sicklebill and Arfak Astrapia in the Arfak Mountains
  • Wilson's and Red Birds-of-paradise on Waigeo, where one can also go snorkelling
  • Other endemic birds include Western Crowned Pigeon, Feline Owlet Nightjar and Masked Bowerbird
  • Superbly led by Sujan Chatterjee, well known to our groups from his expert leadership in India
  • All international and internal flights included in the overall tour cost

Summary

A journey to the remote island of West Papua to seek out the most appealing of bird families — the spectacular birds-of-paradise — is high on the wish-list of many naturalists. Encompassing the western half of the island of New Guinea, West Papua was officially claimed as Indonesian territory in 1961, having been a Dutch colony for several decades before. The island is still swathed in lush, tropical rainforest and is home to an extraordinary diversity of endemic birds, mammals, plants and other wildlife, with many species still yet to be described by science! Across the three key locations of this incredible adventure — Nimbokrang, the Arfak Mountains and Waigeo — we will have the opportunity to view such iconic species as Wilson's Bird-of-paradise, Red Bird-of-paradise, Western Parotia and, the smallest of all, the beautiful scarlet King Bird-of-paradise.

Our journey begins, however, with an overnight flight to Jakarta, where we will spend a relaxing two nights enjoying a short boat trip into Jakarta Bay and birdwatching around the quieter areas of the city in search of Christmas Frigatebird, Sunda Teal, Cave Swiftlet, Javan Plover (endemic to Indonesia), Milky Stork, Small Blue Kingfisher and White-headed Munia. We then fly on to West Papua itself and head into the Nimbokrang Mountains for a 5-night stay. Here we will have our best opportunities to encounter some of the lower altitude birds-of-paradise, including King Bird-of-paradise and Twelve-wired Bird-of-paradise. Other species from this flamboyant family should include Pale-billed Sicklebill and Lesser Bird-of-paradise. Plenty of other species are likely to be seen too, such as the Papuan Eclectus, the huge Palm Cockatoo and the camouflaged Papuan Frogmouth, while we will no doubt be 'serenaded' by the repetitive single note call of the Trumpet Manucode which penetrates far and wide through the forest. Although these lowlands can be hot and stuffy, the rewards are great, and there will be no planned activities in the heat of the day to allow plenty of time for rest.

Our next stop for five nights — after stocking up on food supplies in Manokwari — will be the remote Siyubri Village, where our basic dwellings will soon be forgotten as we enjoy the sights and sounds of the Arfak Mountains' mouth-watering array of birds. As well as the possibility of watching the mesmerising dance of the Western Parotia, another eight species of birds-of-paradise can be found at this single location, as well as a wonderful supporting cast of other endemic landbirds. We will search for Black Sicklebill (almost certainly hearing its explosive machine-gun-like call before setting eyes on this magnificent bird) and visit the colour-coordinated bower of of the local Vogelkop Bowerbird, Visitors are often surprised by the contents of this intricate display bower, particularly being situated so close to a human settlement! On our nocturnal wanderings around our base, we might also find the Feline and Mountain Owlet-nightjars. With the conditions not being as humid at Siyubri as they were at Nimbokrang, we will have the opportunity to prolong our birding each day and spend more time in the field at these higher altitudes.

After a final morning of birdwatching around Siyubri Village, we will transfer back to Manokwari for a night to recharge our batteries before the final stage of the holiday — three nights on the world-famous island of Waigeo. Waigeo is the largest of the four main islands in the Raja Ampat archipelago, located between Halmahera and the north-west coast of New Guinea. Home of Wilson's Bird-of-paradise — one of the most beautiful and striking of the family — Waigeo will provide a relaxing ending to our time in West Papua. Observing the display arenas of both Wilson's Bird-of-paradise and Red Bird-of-paradise are likely to be a highlight of our entire holiday, particularly the former species as its fluorescent plumage lights up the darkest of forest understoreys. Waigeo also offers a variety of other birds such as the resplendent Western Crowned Pigeon, Claret-breasted Fruit Dove and Red-cheeked Parrot. The snorkelling is spectacular and there will be plenty of time in the afternoons to swim in the crystal-clear waters that edge the island, while Lesser Frigatebirds glide overhead. 

Our tour ends with a journey back to Sorong by boat — a quiet crossing for seabirds, although cetaceans such as Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, Short-finned Pilot Whale and Bryde's Whale are a possibility. From Sorong, we will board a flight to Jakarta to connect with our overnight service back to London.

Although birding on West Papua can be tough, with difficult terrain, hot and humid conditions, periods of eerie stillness and basic accommodation, the rewards are among the finest in the avian world!

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Depart London
Days
2 - 3
Jakarta
Days
4 - 8
Nimbokrang
Days
9 - 13
Siyubri Village, Arfak Mountains
Day
14
Manokwari
Days
15 - 17
Waigeo
Days
18 - 19
Fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All included except for evening meals in Jakarta.

Accommodation

In Jakarta, Manokwari and Waigeo we stay in comfortable hotels with private facilities. In Nimbokrang and the Arfak Mountains the accommodation is much simpler and facilities are shared.

Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£8,995

Land Only

£7,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2028

Flight Inclusive

£8,995

Land Only

£7,995

Single Supplement

£795

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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