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Undiscovered until well into the 20th century, Huli warriors, including a medicine man and a wig man.
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A virtually impenetrable jungle backdrop is revealed along the Karawari River, Sepik region
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The cassowary bird, native to the tropical forests of New Guinea is said to be the world’s deadliest bird.
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Tribal lady in a traditional dugout, Sepik region. The tribes living along the Sepik River are renowned for producing magnificent wood carvings and clay pottery.
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Charter flight into the Southern Highlands en route to an encounter with the Huli tribe.
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Huli tribal shields.
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Huli tribesman who have lived in the region for the last 1000 years and were only made known to Europeans in 1934.
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An encounter with Huli villagers, upper Sepic River - these people perpetuate rumours of cannibalism to keep the missionaries away - but are genuinely honoured to have guests visit from far away lands
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Huli warriors prepare themselves for ceremonial dance using clay, flowers, bird feathers, plants, bones, precious stones and artefacts from the sea.
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A simple kitchen for preparing the staple dish of Yams that the Huli have been growing and cultivating for centuries.
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Paiya village chief and his three wives, Western Highlands Province.
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Ceremonial adornments made from boar tusks and shells.
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Papua New Guinea

Raw. Lush. Untamed. PNG is the final frontier and a true wilderness outpost.

Comprising half of the world’s second biggest island, New Guinea drums beat out ancient rhythms. Mountain foothills are knitted by impenetrable jungle cacophony of insects ring through the warm air. PNG’s tropical mountain ranges, fierce rivers, wild beaches and World War II heritage indigenous people whose lives have remained relatively unchanged combine to give it an almost ethereal quality.

Experiences

Dive to see rich marine life alongside a professional underwater photographer to capture sensational footage of your marine encounters; take part in ancient and intoxicating hill tribe celebrations; explore the remote landscapes by helicopter and dugout canoe to deliver vital medicines to communities who rarely, if ever, have had contact with ‘outsiders’ before; visit the Trobriand Islands off the coast of Papua New Guinea to witness a specially arranged ‘Kula-ring’, an ancient trading-transaction between the islands in huge dugout canoes, where the locals exchange food; take part in an unprecedented gathering of Malangan Tribes in the Tabar Islands, concluding with a unique masked festival with the islanders; head to East Sepik province, where independent tribes speaking some 250 languages maintain mysterious, millennia-old cultural traditions. The tribal artwork from this region brings collectors from all over the world.

Where to Stay

Luxury hotels and beach villas to specially upgraded traditional long-houses.

When to Go

The best time to visit inland is the dry season, from May to September. Optimal conditions for snorkelling and diving are year-round.

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