5 Days Nimbokrang Birdwatching Tours
Trip Summary
Nimbokrang Birdwatching Tours
This tour is guided by Alex Waisimon and takes place to the best birdwatching locations in Nimbokrang. The trip focuses on finding Papua’s most iconic species, including 6 types Birds-of-Paradise and Victoria Crowned Pigeon. Expect early starts and lowland forest trekking.
This trip is fully customizable and includes:
- 4 night in simple accommodation with an en-suite bathroom in Nimbokrang. Based on two people sharing a room.
- 5 days of guided birdwatching in the local lowlands, mountains, and grasslands
From/to Sentani, Jayapura
Price in IDR on request
start from € 940
Price per person | for minimum 2 guests
Enquire for solo travelers or larger groups. Rates vary depending on group size
Trip highlight
Travel Style: Birdwatching, Wildlife, Adventure
Best For: Birders, wildlife photographers, nature explorers
Day 1
Arrive in Nimbokrang and Afternoon Birding
Day 2-5
Full day birdwatching tour in Nimbokrang
Day 5
Morning Birdding and Transfer to Airport / Sentani
- Twelve-wired, Lesser, King Birds-of-paradise, Pale -billed Sicklebill, Salvadori’s Fig-Parrot, Brown and Black-capped Lories, Lowland Peltops, Buff-faced Pygmy Parrot, Blue Jewelbabbler, White-eared Catbird, Brown-headed Crow, Jobi Manucode, Victoria Crowned Pigeon, Collared Brushturkey, Shovel-billed Kookaburra, Papuan Frogmouth, Ochre-collared Monarch, Grand Munia, Golden Myna, Papuan Nightja, Palm Cockatoo, Papuan Pitta, Eastern Papuan Pitta, Grand Munia, Hooded Munia, Chestnut-breasted Munia, Crimson Finch, Dove, Fawn-breasted Bowerbird, Sacred Kingfisher, Eagle, Dollarbird, Pigeon, Zitting Cisticola, Golden-headed Cisticola, Sahul Sunbird, Willie-wagtail, Black-faced Cuckooshrike, Swiftlet, Starling, etc.
- Walking Difficulty: In this area trails or birdwatching paths are mostly short, with some optional longer birdwatching routes (a few hours / ~6 hours at a birding pace).
- Hide Bird-of-Paradise & Papuan Pitta
- Treeking level: Moderate.
Inclusions:
- Accomodation (basic lodge but comfortable with ensuite bathroom)
- Meals (fullboard during the trip)
- Transportation (Airport transfer, ground transportation from and to spot during the trip)
- All activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary, including entrance fees, and guide fees.
Exclusions:
- Fights and Visa
- Travel insurance
- Additional drinks and personal expenses
Additional Information:
- International Airport (the airport of arrival is in Bali or Jakarta).
- Domestic flight ( the airport of arrival and meeting point is Sentani Airport).
- Please read the terms and conditions before making a booking.
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Detail Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Nimbokrang
Arrive at Sentani Airport (DJJ) in Jayapura and transfer by car to Nimbokrang.
After lunch, continue with an afternoon birdwatching session in Nimbokrang, located about a 10-minute drive from your accommodation.
Overnight: Nimbokrang Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Pale-billed sicklebill
Day 2
Full day tour in Nimbokrang
An early morning start to search for the impressive Victoria Crowned Pigeon. This excursion requires good stamina as we walk through swampy forest areas to reach the bird’s display grounds. The same forest is also home to the elusive Northern Cassowary, and with luck, we may encounter it during our walk. Return to the lodge in the afternoon.
Overnight: Nimbokrang Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photo by: Chris Janse
Victoria Crown Pigeon
Day 3
Full day tour in Nimbokrang
Today’s excursion will take us to one of the birding sites in Nimbokrang, where we will observe species such as the Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise, Lesser Bird-of-Paradise, King Bird-of-Paradise, and Pale-billed Sicklebill. We may also see Blyth’s Hornbill, Brown- and Black-capped Lories, Lowland Peltops, Buff-faced Pygmy Parrot, Brown-headed Crow, Jobi Manucode, Shovel-billed Kookaburra, Papuan Frogmouth, Ochre-collared Monarch, etc.
Overnight: Nimbokrang Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
King bird of paradise
Day 4
Full day tour in Nimbokrang
Another early departure to search for the stunning Magnificent Riflebird. This trek involves rocky forest terrain and requires moderate fitness. The area is also home to Red-legged Brush Turkey, which we may encounter along the trail. Afternoon at leisure after returning to the lodge.
Overnight: Nimbokrang Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Magnificent riflebird
Day 5
Transfer to the airport
Enjoy a final morning birding session, with a chance to spot Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise. After lunch, transfer back to Sentani Airport for your onward journey. End of Services.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Magnificent Bird of Paradise
Accommodation
Basic but comfortable jungle lodge with ensuite bathroom
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