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The tidal swamplands of the south coast are home of the Asmat tribes. They are well known for their spectacular wood carvings and for their previous reputation as headhunters and cannibals. The Asmat woodcarvings are considered to be among the World’s finest. Asmat carving is closely connected with the spirit world and are always produced

In the southern swampy area of southern Papua we find the home of the Korowai and Kombai tribes. These tribes are quite famous as the “Tree house tribes” as they live in houses built up to 20 meters off the ground. This is for protection and enables them to see their enemies coming through the

Wamena is located in the central highlands of Papua in the Grand Baliem Valley. It is a small city with some shops, hotels, markets and a few restaurants. This is where the Wamena Airport is located and is the main central city where you will fly into when you want to attend the Baliem Valley

Jayapura is the capital city of West Papua and is located along the northern shore, close to Papua New Guinea. It is a very scenic city as it is nestled in the hills around Humboldt Bay ( now called Yos Sudarso Bay). The city of 300,000 people has a busy airport as it is one

The city of Manokwari is located at the northern part of Papua. This is the main port for seeing many beautiful sites in this area, including Amban beach, Mount Arfak and Cenderawasih Bay. Cenderawasih bay was named after the Cenderawasih bird which means “Bird of Paradise” and many of these unique and extravagantly beautiful birds

It was the French expedition of Pierre-Dominique Gaisseau who crossed all western New-Guinea from Arafura sea to Hollandia. They first went up Eilanden river before reaching the mountains and going back down the north coast. This walk took them 7 months with 60 Muyu porters. When they reached the village of Kenielengde, a Muyu porter

Biak is the best-known of the former scouted island and the most populated. A town was built on the coral of the island. The island is rich in history and natural beauty such as Japanese soldier cave, and museum full of relics. Further out from the town, one encounters beautiful waterfalls and reefs. There are

Raja Ampat Located in the Coral Triangle, at the top western point of Papua, is a beautiful area called Raja Ampat. The seas around the many islands of Raja Ampat hold the richest variety of species of underwater fish and animals in the world. Over the past few years, Raja Ampat has become known as