🦜 PAPUA BIRDING ITINERARY 15 Days / 14 Nights · Nimbokrang – Arfak Mountains – Waigeo

ITINERARY: PAPUA BIRDING 15D14N

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN JAYAPURA – NIMBOKRANG

Arrive in Jayapura; travel to Nimbokrang. Light birding if time permits.

Main targets: Lowland forest birds

DAY 2: NIMBOKRANG

Morning and afternoon birding in the forest and local observation points.

Main targets:

• King Bird-of-paradise

• Lesser Bird-of-paradise

DAY 3: NIMBOKRANG

Exploration of lowland forest and additional observation sessions.

Main targets:

• Twelve-wired Bird-of-paradise

• Kingfishers

DAY 4: NIMBOKRANG – JAYAPURA

Morning birding in Nimbokrang, then return to Jayapura.

Main targets:

• Magnificent Riflebird

• Forest pigeons

DAY 5: JAYAPURA – MANOKWARI – ARFAK MOUNTAINS

Flight from Jayapura to Manokwari; travel to the Arfak Mountains area.

Main targets: Montane forest birds

DAY 6: ARFAK MOUNTAINS

Morning and afternoon birding along forest trails and observation points.

Main targets:

• Western Parotia

• Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-paradise

DAY 7: ARFAK MOUNTAINS

Bird-of-paradise and montane endemic observation sessions.

Main targets:

• Magnificent Bird-of-paradise

• Arfak Astrapia

DAY 8: ARFAK MOUNTAINS

Observation around bowerbird sites and forest trails.

Main targets:

• Vogelkop Bowerbird

• Long-tailed Paradigalla

DAY 9: ARFAK MOUNTAINS

A full day dedicated to targets not yet observed.

Main targets:

• Black Sicklebill

• Montane species

DAY 10: ARFAK – MANOKWARI

Short birding as conditions permit, then overnight in Manokwari.

Main targets: Foothill and secondary forest birds

DAY 11: MANOKWARI – SORONG – WAIGEO

Flight to Sorong; continue to Waigeo according to transport schedule.

Main targets: Island forest birds

DAY 12: WAIGEO

Birding in the forest and at bird-of-paradise observation points.

Main targets:

• Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

DAY 13: WAIGEO

Morning and afternoon observation, plus exploration of surrounding habitat.

Main targets:

• Red Bird-of-paradise

• Blyth's Hornbill

DAY 14: WAIGEO – SORONG

Morning birding in Waigeo; travel back to Sorong.

Main targets: Additional targets and missed species

DAY 15: SORONG – END

Departure and end of program.

KEY LOCATIONS AND TARGET SPECIES

Nimbokrang — Jayapura
Lowland forest. Potential targets: King Bird-of-paradise, Twelve-wired Bird-of-paradise, Blue-black Kingfisher, parrots, and forest pigeons.

Arfak Mountains — West Papua
Montane forest. Potential targets: Western Parotia, Vogelkop Bowerbird, Magnificent Bird-of-paradise, Arfak Astrapia, and Long-tailed Paradigalla.

Waigeo — Raja Ampat
Island forest. Potential targets: Wilson's Bird-of-paradise, Red Bird-of-paradise, Blyth's Hornbill, Palm Cockatoo, and island endemic birds.

OPERATIONAL NOTES

• This itinerary is a reference design, not a confirmed trip offer.

• Observation days in Arfak and Nimbokrang may be adjusted based on weather, trail conditions, site access, and target species.

• Bird sightings cannot be guaranteed. Observation success is influenced by season, bird behavior, timing, and the experience of local guides.

• Before departure, confirm domestic flight schedules, land/sea transport, permits, accommodation, local guides, and current safety and access conditions.

• For commercial packages, add cost details, number of participants, accommodation standards, included/excluded services, and schedule change policies.

Includes :

✅Domistic flight
✅Accommodation & meals during the tour
✅Local naturalist / ecological guide
✅Entrance fees
✅Drinking water during activities
✅Community and conservation contribution

Excludes :

❌Research permit (if required for academic projects)
❌Personal expenses & laundry
❌Alcoholic beverages
❌Travel insurance
❌Tips or donations

💡 Notes

All field activities are conducted under environmental and safety guidelines.
Schedule may vary due to weather, volcanic activity, or local regulations.
Tangkoko Secret Life Tour serves as an official local coordinator and logistics provider for botanical and ecological exploration in North Sulawesi.