Planning a trip to Tangkoko?

Overview

An extraordinary expedition into one of the world’s last pristine natural frontiers. Designed for passionate birders and wildlife photographers, this tour journey through the lowland jungles of Waigeo and the mist-shrouded Arfak Mountains to witness spectacular courtship displays of rare endemic Birds-of-Paradise.

Tour Highlights

• Birds-of-Paradise Spectacle: Observe the famous theatrical courtship dances of Wilson’s, Red, and Western Parotia Birds-of-Paradise from custom observation hides.

• Arfak Highland Exploration: Trek through ancient mossy forests home to unique bowerbirds, jewel-babblers, and mountain endemics.

• Pristine Archipelago Nature: Combine world-class rainforest birding with the dramatic karst landscapes of Papua.

Target Species

• Birds-of-Paradise: Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise, Red Bird-of-Paradise, Western Parotia, Lesser Bird-of-Paradise, King Bird-of-Paradise.

• Papuan Specialties: Vogelkop Bowerbird, Masked Bowerbird, Magnificent Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Papuan Pitta, Crowned Pigeon.

What’s Included

• ✅ Local eco-lodge accommodations & traditional highland homestays

• ✅ Daily meals, snacks, and drinking water

• ✅ Dedicated local Papuan field trackers & professional birding guide

• ✅ All regional forestry permits (SIMAKSI), village access fees, and ground/boat transport

High-Level Itinerary

• Days 1–4: Lowland & island birding in Waigeo (Raja Ampat) targeting Wilson’s & Red Birds-of-Paradise.

• Day 5: Overland/boat transfer to Manokwari and upward transfer to the Arfak Mountains.

• Days 6–12: Highland hides observation targeting Western Parotia, Vogelkop Bowerbird, and mountain endemics.

• Days 13–14: Final birding session, descent to Manokwari, and departure.