Karawari Lodge

"Something like a `National Geographic` expedition. No roads. Thick jungle. Locals poling dugouts. Crocodiles. You wind up at the surprising Karawari Lodge. All kinds of comfort in the midst of a thousand miles of jungle." Robin Kinhead, Chicago Tribune.

Karawari Lodge stands majestically on a lone ridge, in the east Sepik Province, amidst a vast expanse of dense tropical lowland rainforest which extends beyond the horizon for what seems a thousand miles in every direction. You are in Arambak country here, one of the most remote and unspoiled areas of Papua New Guinea, with the Karawari river only 300 feet below as your only way in or out.

This tropical lowland rainforest is one of the earth`s most complex of habitats, housing an immense variety of flora and fauna along with a unique culture. Exploring villages in small river boats along the jungle-fringed waterways is as rewarding as it is exhilarating.

See the people make use of the land, weaving baskets for catching fish along the river, or gathering, preparing and cooking their staple food from the sago palm—taste it yourself! The main building of the lodge is built in the form of a Haus Tambaran or spirit house, which contains the dining area, bar, lounge, and an incredible collection of Sepik artifacts.

Your cottage, nestled in the spacious gardens near a modest swimming pool, is constructed from locally gathered bush mat and has a ceiling fan, and a breezy veranda. It is going to be a welcome sanctuary after a day`s exploration. The awe-inspiring beauty of the view from your cottage at dusk has to be experienced to be believed.