Herowana Forest Camp - Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area
A rustic, community-managed camp situated deep within the Crater Mountain WMA near Herowana village. Guests immerse themselves in local culture and embark on guided expeditions to discover rare orchids, unique insects, and a plethora of endemic bird species, with opportunities to spot cuscus and other small marsupials.
- Location
- Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -6.800000, 145.000000
- Activities
- bush_camp
- Tank Filling
- budget
Best Time to Visit Herowana Forest Camp
The best months to visit Herowana Forest Camp 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