Crater Mountain Research Homestay - Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area
A community-supported homestay designed to offer a glimpse into the conservation efforts around Crater Mountain. While basic, it provides direct access to researchers' insights and guided walks focused on the WMA's unique biodiversity, including rare mammals and a wide array of birdlife, supporting local conservation.
- Location
- Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -6.750000, 145.000000
- Activities
- eco_lodge
- Tank Filling
- budget
Best Time to Visit Crater Mountain Research Homestay
The best months to visit Crater Mountain Research Homestay are January, April, November, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Good, temperature 22.87°C, rainfall 494.2mm, sunshine 8.6 hrs, humidity 89.8%
- February: Poor, temperature 22.84°C, rainfall 540.1mm, sunshine 8 hrs, humidity 90%
- March: Poor, temperature 22.69°C, rainfall 668.9mm, sunshine 8 hrs, humidity 90.9%
- April: Good, temperature 22.46°C, rainfall 633.8mm, sunshine 8.1 hrs, humidity 91.6%
- May: Poor, temperature 22.39°C, rainfall 662.4mm, sunshine 7.8 hrs, humidity 92.8%
- June: Poor, temperature 21.82°C, rainfall 542.3mm, sunshine 7.4 hrs, humidity 92.5%
- July: Poor, temperature 21.64°C, rainfall 644.1mm, sunshine 6.9 hrs, humidity 93%
- August: Poor, temperature 21.56°C, rainfall 741.4mm, sunshine 7 hrs, humidity 92.1%
- September: Poor, temperature 21.87°C, rainfall 799.4mm, sunshine 7.3 hrs, humidity 91.9%
- October: Poor, temperature 22.2°C, rainfall 717.8mm, sunshine 7.9 hrs, humidity 91.7%
- November: Good, temperature 22.57°C, rainfall 493.4mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 90.2%
- December: Good, temperature 22.75°C, rainfall 630.3mm, sunshine 8.4 hrs, humidity 90.9%
Other Safari Lodges in Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Parks in Central Highlands
- Baiyer River Sanctuary - 12 km²
- Bismarck Range Conservation Area - 3000 km²
- Central Range Conservation Area - 8000 km²
- Kumul Lodge Bird Sanctuary - 5 km²
- Mount Giluwe Conservation Area - 100 km²
- Mount Hagen Protected Area - 50 km²
- Mount Wilhelm Protected Area - 100 km²
- Wasi Falls Wildlife Management Area - 30 km²