Pacific Island Paradises

Trans Niugini Tours Trans Niugini Tours has over 30 years of expertise when it comes to cultural tours, trekking, ecological tours, sea kayaking, wilderness adventures and special cultural events. The company offers a number of options for accessing Papua New Guinea's unspoilt environments and traditional cultures. Malolo Plantation Lodge Malolo Plantation Lodge (pictured main image) is set in a truly magical landscape with jungle birds, thatched roof huts and steaming volcanic mountains. Snorkellers and divers will love the marine ecology whilst thrill seekers can try a canoe ride over crystal clear waters to an uninhabited island for a nature walk. Malolo Plantation features 14 air-conditioned rooms with a restaurant, bar and lounge, freshwater swimming pool and lawns and gardens that lead to the ocean. Here, guests can expect personalised service and the smaller touches that really add to a holiday experience. Malolo Plantation Lodge is a 45–minute drive on a sealed road from Madang, and Air Niugini has daily services to Madang from Port Moresby and some main centres. Karawari Lodge - East Sepik Province Overlooking the Karawari River in the Sepik region, the Karawari Lodge (pictured top left) is set in dense tropical lowland rainforest in one of the most remote and culturally rich areas of PNG. Often described as comfort amidst miles of jungle, the guest cottages are made from local bush materials and yet have all the modern luxuries for which a traveller could ask. The main building of the 208 www.paradisesonline.com lodge is built in the form of a haus tambaran, or spirit house, which contains the dining area, bar, lounge, and an incredible collection of Sepik artefacts. With no roads in the area, the Karawari River provides the only access. For a truly old-world experience, guests can try jungle, river and village exploration. Cruising the jungle-fringed waterways is particularly memorable. The lodge is accessible via a cruise or air transfer from Karawari's private airstrip. Bensbach Wildlife Lodge On the Bensbach River, the last river westwards in Southern PNG, stands Bensbach Wildlife Lodge (pictured top middle). This Lodge is easily accessible by charter aircraft from Mt Hagen, Port Moresby, or via Daru from Cairns. The sweeping plains that are teeming with wildlife make this lodge truly perfect for nature lovers. This is also barramundi country, and the barramundi of Bensbach are second-to-none. Bensbach Wildlife Lodge caters for the serious angler as well as those who just want to drop a line into the water for fun. Included in the tariff is accommodation, all meals, transfers and fishing. MV Sepik Spirit The ultimate 'floating lodge', this is an amazing way to see the middle reaches of the Sepik while still experiencing all the comforts of civilization. The MV Sepik Spirit (pictured top right) accommodates 18 passengers in nine deluxe twin bedrooms each with a private bathroom. There are twice weekly, three-night live-aboard cruises, where guests can experience such unique

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