Steppes Travel | Discover the best of Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea is a wild, raw, captivating frontier of a country – more like Africa than any of its close neighbours – for those with a taste for the exotic it really doesn’t get much better.

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Why Discover Papua New Guinea with Steppes?

PNG confounds pigeonholing. It is a vast tropical island of torturous topography, tree-dwelling kangaroos, 850 different languages and a population with a penchant for personal decoration, pigs and rugby league.

You need knowledge to unlock its secrets. Our Travel Experts can give you privileged access into the traditions of the tribes of Papua New Guinea. See them in their traditional attire, be mesmerised by them at a ‘sing sing’ or explore the remoteness of the highlands or the fjords with an expert guide throughout.

The modern world is encroaching; PNG is making the extraordinary quantum leap from Stone age to the Internet age in little over a generation. Go now before it changes. A cliché but sadly true for Papua New Guinea.

We have included a few of our favourite holidays to PNG. We hope they inspire you to embark on a holiday beyond the ordinary with us. For the ultimate trip, join our luxury cruise with BBC presenter and naturalist Chris Packham on-board True North.

For more information and details please visit our website steppestravel.co.uk or better still, call one of our Steppes Experts on 0843 775 9686.

Justin Wateridge Managing Director

Luxury Cruise with Chris Packham

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ravel aboard the luxury expedition small ship, True T North, in the company of Chris Packham Take to the skies and journey over the towering jungle volcanoes of Bagabag Island Travel 70 miles up the Sepik River and visit the stilted village of Kambaramba Dive or snorkel the crystal clear waters of Tufi and go in search of birds of paradise in PNG’s jungles Join our exclusive Steppes Travel charter to Papua New Guinea, hosted throughout by BBC presenter and naturalist, Chris Packham.

This expedition cruise on-board the luxury small ship, True North, sails around the remote islands of Papua

New Guinea and goes up the Sepik River to explore the fascinating interior of the country. This voyage also has a “recce” element to it as this itinerary explores parts of the New Britain coastline that True North has not previously visited.

Departing 5th November, 2016 17 days from £10,895pp

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Papua New Guinea Uncovered

ive in the fjords of Tufi, a virtually unexplored D underwater world Learn about the complex traditional society of the Melpa people Spot crocodiles and bird of paradise as you navigate the jungle fringed waterways of the Karawari River Explore the Sepik region where tribal art and village rituals thrive

This holiday to PNG offers a wonderful overview of the country’s main highlights covering varied and fascinating landscapes and cultures.

The trip begins with time on Cape Nelson visiting the impressive fjords that shape this area. Inland to the Highland mountains you will spend time learning about the cultures

and traditions of the Melpa people before ending your journey in the lowland rainforests and rivers of the Sepik region. Here the traditional mode of transport is the pole dugout canoe and traditional village life continues largely unchanged.

The choice of accommodation in PNG is fairly limited and this holiday idea includes some of the best lodges

on offer. Tufi Resort with incredible views of the tropical fjords, Rondon Ridge, perched high on Mount Kuta in the Highlands and Karawari Lodge, a remote and beautiful spot only accessible by river or a small airstrip.

13 days from ÂŁ5,895pp

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Papua New Guinea Flying Safari

ravel by helicopter into Goroka and experience T life in the Highlands Walk through the Asaro Valley, renowned for its mud men Experience a “sing sing” or customary dance by the local tribal group Arrive into the mythical Sepik River by private charter flight A true adventure into the heart of Papua New Guinea. This flying safari gives intrepid travellers access to exotic wildlife, cultural tradition and epic landscapes that few other travellers have set eyes upon.

In such a topographically torturous country even now the road infrastructure remains modest and the best way to get around is flying.

A helicopter can help penetrate the deepest jungle and make exploration of previously untamed regions a thrilling reality. Fly into Goroka and catch a glimpse of life in the rugged Highland mountains shrouded by the mystical traditions and cultures of the Melpa people with their colourful tribal dances and spectacular headdress.

Continue into the depths of the Sepik River by private charter flight in search of dazzling birds of paradise.

Following this glimpse into authentic tribal life, there is the opportunity to explore dozens of ocean dive sites in the pristine blue waters of the Solomon Sea and the calm waters of the tropical fjords.

16 days from £8,495pp

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The Ultimate Trip: 5 Countries in 4 weeks

AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | FIJI | TONGA

Visit the Asaro Valley to see the legendary mud men Dive off the coast of New Britain Island Take an exciting heli transfer out to Davui Island Swim with the gentle giants of Tonga and sharks of Fiji

Embark on a true adventure of the South Pacific Islands. A journey that will give you well deserved bragging rights for years to come.

Starting in the vibrant Asian city of Singapore fly eastbound to the capital of Papua New Guinea – Port Moresby. Highlights of this trip include witnessing the traditional life of the tribes in the Highlands and taking to the water to meet with turtles, pygmy seahorses and cuttlefish on an undersea adventure off New Britain Island.

Across the Pacific, head towards the intimate island paradises of Fiji and Tonga. Opt to while away your days at Royal Davui Island Resort – an adults only sanctuary of laid back tropics.

Alternatively, for any shark lover, Fiji is a dream come true, with the Big Fish Encounter shark dive a major draw.

Helicopter across from Tonga to the untouched islands of Vava’u Tonga where the largest population of humpback whales reside during July and October. Share a memorable

encounter with these gentle giants accompanied by the ‘Whale Whispering Crew’.

Ease back into reality on the final leg of your trip with a stopover in Brisbane, Australia. Head out of the city to the koala sanctuary where you can tick off interacting with a long list of endemic animals.

26 days from £9,995pp

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