Nimbokrang Birds-of-Paradise
Bird Hide Tours
Trip Summary
Nimbokrang Birds-of-Paradise Bird Hide Tours
This tour is guided by Alex Waisimon and takes place at some of the best birdwatching locations in Nimbokrang. An experience of observing Birds of Paradise from a monitoring hut in the wild. Nimbokrang has six species of Birds of Paradise, as well as a viewing location for the Victoria Crowned Pigeon.
Due to our remote location and the logistical arrangements involved, all reservations must be made at least seven days in advance.
This trip is fully customizable and includes:
- Birdwatching duration 4-5 hours
- Experience observing Birds-of-Paradise from prepared hides in the natural habitat of the bird.
Travel Style: Adventure, Lowland Trekking, Birdwatching
Best For: Family, Couple, Small group, wildlife
Trekking level: Easy
From/to Nimbokrang
Price in IDR on request
start from € 55
Price per person | for minimum 4 persons per group
Notes:
- For birdwatching minimum age: 10 years
- For birdwatching dark clothes and closed trekking shoes are recommended
- All forest activities must be accompanied by a local guide and porter
- Good physical condition required
- Please respect local customs and nature
- Weather may affect wildlife observation
- Sunday activities can take place after the church service.
Please contact us for more information.
- Do you have any questions?
Please choose the bird species you want to observe
Hide 1
Twelve Bird-of-Paradise
The Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise is one of the rarest and most exciting species to spot among the six Bird-of-Paradise species in Nimbokrang. The trail to its display site is about a 20-minute walk from Isyo Lodge Papua. Be ready to depart at 4:45 AM and trek through lowland jungle. After about 20 minutes, you will reach a hide where these birds are often seen. Your guide will follow their song and take you to a spot where you can quietly wait for them to appear.
Each male patrols a specific area, so you will most likely see males, while females are more difficult to spot. After observing the birds, you will trek back to the Isyo lodge Papua. The tour lasts around ±3 hours.
Photo by: Carolin Waisimon
Hide 2
Lesser Bird-of-Paradise
The Lesser Bird-of-Paradise is one of six Bird-of-Paradise species found in Nimbokrang. The trail to its display site is about a 30-minute walk from Isyo Lodge Papua. Be ready to depart at 5:30 AM and trek through lowland jungle. After about 30 minutes, you will reach a hide where these birds are often seen. Your guide will follow their song and take you to the hide where you can quietly wait for them to appear and observing.
Each male patrols a specific area, so you will most likely see males, while females are more difficult to spot. After observing the birds, you will trek back to the Isyo lodge Papua. The tour lasts around ±2 hours.
Photo by: Carolin Waisimon
Hide 3
King Bird-of-Paradise
The King Bird-of-Paradise is one of the most exciting species to observe among the six Bird-of-Paradise species found in Nimbokrang. The trail to its display site is approximately a 40-minute walk from Isyo Lodge Papua.
The excursion begins at 6:00 AM with a trek through the lowland rainforest. After about 40 minutes, you will arrive at a hide where these birds are often seen. Your guide will listen for their calls and lead you to a suitable observation spot, where you will quietly wait for the birds to appear.
Each male occupies and patrols a specific display area, so sightings are usually limited to males, while females are much more difficult to find. The birds typically remain high in the forest canopy and are very small in size, so spotting them often requires patience and a keen eye.
After the observation session, you will trek back to Isyo Lodge Papua. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours.
Photo by: Carolin Waisimon
Hide 4
Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise
Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise is one of the bird-of-paradise species found in the forests of Nimbokrang. The journey starts early, around 04.00 AM, with a car ride of about ±20 minutes to the forest entrance. From there, you continue on foot to where these birds are often observed. Your guide will listen for their calls and lead you quietly to the best possible viewing spot, where you can wait patiently for them to appear. Each male typically patrols its own territory, so sightings are usually of males, while females are much harder to spot. After the observation, you will walk back to pick up point. The entire tour takes around ±5 hours.
Photo by: Carolin Waisimon
Hide 5
Magnificent Riffle Bird
Magnificent Riffle Bird is one of the bird-of-paradise species found in the forests of Nimbokrang. The journey starts early, around 04.00 AM, with a car ride of about ±20 minutes to the forest entrance. From there, you continue on foot to where these birds are often observed. Your guide will listen for their calls and lead you quietly to the best possible viewing spot, where you can wait patiently for them to appear. Each male typically patrols its own territory, so sightings are usually of males, while females are much harder to spot. After the observation, you will walk back to pick up point. The entire tour takes around ±5 hours.
Photo by: Marthen (guest of Magnificus Expeditions)
Spot 1
Victoria Crown Pigeon
The Victoria Crowned Pigeon is one of Papua’s most iconic birds and a dream species for birdwatchers. Known as the largest and one of the most beautiful pigeons on Earth, it is endemic to the lowland forests of New Guinea and cannot be found anywhere else in the wild. Because of its limited distribution and the effort required to reach its habitat, it has become a top target species for birdwatching tours in Papua and one of the highlights of any New Guinea birding expedition. The journey begins at around 3:30 AM with a 20-minute drive to the forest entrance. Upon arrival at Akrua Indigenous Forest, you will walk quietly through the forest in search of the Victoria Crowned Pigeon. The male bird is most commonly seen before returning to the lodge. The entire tour takes approximately 8 hours.
Photo by: Chris Jansen
Notes
- For birdwatching minimum age: 10 years
- For birdwatching dark clothes and closed trekking shoes are recommended
- All forest activities must be accompanied by a local guide and porter
- Good physical condition required
- Please respect local customs and nature
- Weather may affect wildlife observation
- Sunday activities can take place after the church service.
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.
Inclusions:
- All activities is private tour
- Bird guide and porter
- Enterance Fee of 1 type Bird Hide Observation and village retribution
- Lunch
Exclusions:
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Airport transfer and Transportation to the spot
- Accomodation
- Tips for Guide and car driver
- Fights and Visa
- Travel insurance
- Additional drinks and personal expenses