Ambua Lodge

Bird watchers around the world must visit this place. It is the Eden of the birds. Nestled among the Doma Peaks near Tari, almost 7000 feet above the sea level, is Ambua Lodge. Tari is located in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea.

An award wining, eco friendly lodge boasting magnificent views of the Tari valley below. Tari is home to one of the most immediately recognizeable cultures in Papua New Guinea- the “Huli Wigmen”. Ambua arranges culturally based excursions to nearby Huli villages where one learns about and observes everyday life of the Hulis, as well as the peculiarities of their traditions and beliefs.

Guests tour  in comfortable Toyota Hiace and Coaster buses and are accompanied at all times by experienced and knowledgeable  Huli guides from the local area, so as to make the experience all the more educational and rewarding.

 An incredible 217 species of birds have been recorded here in Papua New Guinea.   Ambua is home to 13 species of Bird of Paradise alone, let alone other bird species discovered and yet to be discovered. Recently, naturalists from England discovered among many new species of birds, the unique giant rat of Mt. Bosavi, the highest mountain the province that can be seen from the windows of the bedrooms.

Guests are accommodated in forty round houses, set amongst the landscaped gardens and built almost exclusively from local materials. Each unit features 180 degree picturesque windows to soak in the view, ensuite bathrooms and electric blankets and continental quilts for cool highlands evenings. All electricity is supplied by a mini hydro power plant making Ambua a truly eco friendly tourist location.

Trans Niu Gini Tours, the company that owns and operates Ambua Lodge is based in Mt. Hagen city. It organizes tours of visitors from anywhere in the world. Bookings can be directly made online through Trans NuiGini Tours. They have packages that can be chosen depending on your budget. You will not regret having visited Ambua.