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Lake Murray Lodge one of the most remote and culturally with the Iatmul people whose prolific
On an island spit, the new Lake Murray rich areas of PNG. The guest cottages wood carvings are seen throughout the
Lodge has found its home in this remote nestled in the vast jungle are made from Middle Sepik, including the Blackwater
area on the largest lake in PNG. Guests local materials and offer comfort with Lakes. With nine twin rooms, guests
are accommodated in 12 individual cabin modern luxuries. The main building of will also appreciate the very comfortable
rooms overlooking the lake. They are the lodge is built in the form of a haus accommodation. Venture everyday into
furnished with king, twin or double beds, tambaran, or spirit house, that contains a culture that annually encounters very
ceiling fans, modern en suite bathrooms, the dining area, bar, lounge and an few outsiders.
an elevated veranda and wonderful view incredible collection of Sepik artefacts. Malolo Plantation Lodge
of the lake. The main lodge building With no roads in the area, the Karawari Malolo Plantation Lodge is set in a truly
with a wraparound veranda is the perfect River provides the only access. For a magical landscape with jungle birds,
place to enjoy exceptional sunsets over the truly old-world experience, guests can thatched roof huts and steaming volcanic
water and houses a dining room, lounge, try jungle, river and village exploration. mountains. Snorkellers and divers will
bar and reception. Lake Murray Lodge Cruising the jungle fringed waterways love the marine ecology whilst thrill-
arranges excursions around the lake in is particularly memorable. The lodge is seekers can canoe over crystal clear
eight-seat river boats to visit local villages, accessible via air transfer from Karawari’s waters to an uninhabited island for a
birding sites and fishing spots. With a private airstrip. nature walk. With 14 air-conditioned
rich population of birds, fish and a Sepik Spirit rooms, a restaurant, bar and lounge,
unique culture, this lodge is an The Sepik Spirit is an amazing way freshwater swimming pool and lawns
exceptional experience for travellers to see the middle reaches of the Sepik and gardens that lead to the ocean,
wanting to experience this remote while still experiencing all the comforts guests can expect personalised service
destination in comfort.
of civilization. The Sepik Spirit and the smaller touches that really add
Karawari Lodge - East Sepik accommodates 18 passengers in nine to a holiday experience. The lodge is a
Province deluxe, twin bedrooms each with a private 45-minute drive on a sealed road from
Overlooking the Karawari River in the bathroom. Day trips are conducted on Madang and Air Niugini has daily
Sepik region, Karawari Lodge is set in an 18-seater, custom designed riverboat. services to Madang from Port Moresby
dense tropical lowland rainforest in Experience unique cultural encounters and some main centres.

Trans Niugini Tours PO Box 371, Mt. Hagen PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Tel: +675 5421438 +675 71989397 Fax: +675 5422470 Email: [email protected] www.pngtours.com

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