Sepik Adventure Tours

	Alois Mateos a local Gala clansman and conservationist has many years of experience arranging special expedition. From his base in Wewak and his small Lodge at Ambunti on the edge of the Sepik River, he will organise a thrilling forest trek and/or breath taking trip by dugout canoe to suit your special interest, or a vehicle trip to Maprik to witness a yam lining ceremony and sky scraper Haus Tambaran (spirit house) whose replica is the Papua New Guinea Parliament House, or combine a vehicle and canoe day trip to Angoram visiting Kambaramba and Moim villages. Accommodation is in village guest houses and bush camps and simple catering combines European style foods with local specialties such as fresh river fish and fruit. Explorations will start with as few as two participants and can last from single day to three to four days or longer. Alois is also known for his spontaneity and if there is wind of local celebrations, plans can change fast and you may be whisked off to witness a colorful or an exciting crocodile hunt.
	EXPLORING THE UPPER SEPIK Far up the great Sepik River, in the north of Papua New Guinea, there is a vast wilderness of glorious virgin rainforest. The forest dwellers live in scattered villages beside a lattice work of crystal caves. Many tribal languages are spoken and many ancient customs still practiced. For the nature lover and anyone interested in traditional village life, arts and crafts, 1000 birds encounter, a journey to the Upper Sepik is a rare opportunity to glimpse the timeless magical paradise of a different world… Back to top
	THE HUNSTEIN RANGE One of the worlds last untouched rainforests. Rising to an altitude of 1544 meters this dense mist forest is home to many rare species of birds including hornbills, cassowaries and the legendary birds of paradise. Wild pigs, cuscus, crocodiles and gorgeous butterflies abound and orchids include the exotic Sepik Blue. Wapso a bush camp on the edge of the foothills of the Hunstein range provides the starting point for an unforgettable encounter into the Paradise Live that time has forgotten. Back to top
	THE WASKUK HILLS Among these graceful rolling hills (Mt. Townsend) is the home of the Kowma and Nukuma tribes. Their traditional culture is especially rich. At Maliwe and Tongijamb there are magnificent Haus Tambarans (spirit house) in which the secret initiation ceremonies still take place. These ceremonies are based on yena, minja and nokwi rituals which are held after yam harvest. Back to top
	THE MIDDLE SEPIK The Middle Sepik is from Pagwi through to Tambanum village. The villages include Korogo, Palimbe, Kanganamun, Aibom, Chambri (Chambri Lakes) and Tambanum. These and other villages are the latmul language speaking ethnic group. The Middle Sepik area is world famous for its prolific hand made artifacts and pottery. The area is more regularly visited by tourists. Back to top
	ANGORAM Angoram is the administrative township of the Lower Sepik area. We offer day trips from Wewak to Angoram return including three hours canoe trip to Kambramba and Moim villages. Kambaramba is an interesting village because most of the time it is under water and life can be difficult especially gardening and burying their dead. Moim is a large village. Although it is very quiet it can become alive with many forms of traditional singsings. On the way to Angoram you will pass many villages and schools. Also you will drive through part of the Sepik plains that stretches nearly the entire length of the Sepik River. On the hilltops you will notice large gaps, these gaps are used to set up nets for catching flying foxes or large bats for meat. There are other interesting features in the Lower Sepik area, please contact an operator in the area for longer stays. Back to top
	ABELAM (MARPRIK) VILLAGE LIFE Leaving Wewak by vehicle through Kubalia, Yangoru, Wingei then to Maprik, is an opportunity to explore the unique cultures of the inland people. Their culture is different and is based on yam ceremonies and yam lining festivals. These festivals occur about June every year with the harvest of man size yams. The Maprik area is famous for its unique sky scraper Haus Tambaran (spirit house) where traditional ceremonies and rituals are held. The Papua New Guinea Parliament House is the replica of the haus tambarans of the Sepik Region. Back to top
	WEWAK AND NEARBY ISLANDS Wewak is a beautiful town, established on an estuary on the North Coast of Papua New Guinea. It is the Administrative center of the East Sepik Province. Wewak is well respected for its beautiful coastline and proximity to nearby islands and golden sandy beaches. It is also rich with memories of the second World War. Wewak area was heavily occupied by a 35,000 strong Japanese Imperial Army. The Japanese army finally surrended at Cape Wom, where General Hadachi finally handed his sword over to Colonel Robertson of the allied forces. There are several memorial parks in and around Wewak including Boikin, But, Dagua in the West Coast area Cape Turubu in the East including nearby Muschu and Kairiru Islands. The Islands are especially rich with coral reefs for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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