Bensbach
The southwestern corner of Papua New Guinea features a wide, sweeping flood plain and the absence of mountains and waterfalls. This area is one of the top wildlife destinations in all of PNG - and in terms of sheer biodiversity, one of the richest parts of the world. Not only is Bensbach is a stopping point for migratory birds on their way north, the waters of the nearby river are home to abundant fish, and the surrounding plains are home to, among others, wallabies, deer, and reptiles like snakes and lizards.
Experiences
A handpicked selection of experiences endorsed by our experts. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, let us know, as our extensive network of local contacts can open many doors.
Birdwatching
With almost 250 species of migratory and resident birds, the Bensbach is an ideal location for birdwatchers and nature-lovers. Here, among other species, visitors can see local Pelicans and Sea Eagles, Yellow Wagtails from Eurasia, and Ruddy Turnstones from the windswept Siberian plains.
Fishing
Home to the feisty barramundi, which can grow up to almost 40 inches (100 centimeters), hundreds of anglers every year make the journey to the river near Bensbach. While much of the fishing is catch-and-release, some of your catch can be cleaned, gutted, and cooked fresh for you.
Local Tribes
Learn about the ways of life of traditional peoples, including the use of strands of malaluca, or paper bark eucalyptus, as building materials and insulation, as well as the role of sago and yams as staples of their diet. Watch a cooking demonstration using traditional techniques – some of which are the last of their kind in the world today.
Papua New Guinea Regions
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With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, in the continent that our north American founders Catherine and Jay have adored and explored for decades, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
Travelogues
An Asia-focused magazine brought to you by Remote Lands - a platform for adventure, luxury, and authenticity from experts and explorers around the continent.
5 Intrepid Guy Trips Through Asia
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Fishing in Papua New Guinea, mountaineering in Tajikistan, chugging vodka in Siberia – these trips get the blood pumping in the continent’s most exciting destinations.
Getting Tribal in Papua New Guinea
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The relatively untouched jungles and highlands of Papua New Guinea are a haven for wildlife and a diverse array of tribal cultures unlike anywhere else in the world.
Boys’ Trip in Papua New Guinea
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Planning an adventurous getaway with the guys? Looking for a destination to challenge and amaze you? Why not get off the beaten path and check out one of the most untouched and exciting places in the world: Papua New Guinea.
What Others Say
Here is a small selection of the kind words our clients have said about us recently.
A Couple from London
The Asaro Mudman tribal people took us where no tourists had been before, down through their lands to the source of the clay they use to make their tribal masks.
Alyssa - Ulysses, KS
It was individual and authentic. And I was treated like a family friend, not a paying guest.
