Kumul Lodge - Kumul Lodge Bird Sanctuary
The original birdwatching lodge in the Western Highlands, famous for its feeders attracting multiple species of Birds of Paradise (e.g., Lawes's Parotia, Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, Brown Sicklebill) and other highland endemics. Offers comfortable, rustic accommodation and guided walks directly on the sanctuary grounds.
- Location
- Kumul Lodge Bird Sanctuary, Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -5.600000, 144.100000
- Activities
- eco_lodge
- Tank Filling
- mid-range
Best Time to Visit Kumul Lodge
The best months to visit Kumul Lodge are August, September, January, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Poor, temperature 17.78°C, rainfall 656mm, sunshine 7.9 hrs, humidity 87.8%
- February: Poor, temperature 17.61°C, rainfall 747.1mm, sunshine 6.9 hrs, humidity 90.1%
- March: Poor, temperature 17.66°C, rainfall 506.5mm, sunshine 8 hrs, humidity 88.5%
- April: Poor, temperature 17.52°C, rainfall 600.4mm, sunshine 8.2 hrs, humidity 88.5%
- May: Poor, temperature 17.84°C, rainfall 358.5mm, sunshine 9.2 hrs, humidity 87.2%
- June: Poor, temperature 17.26°C, rainfall 173.8mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 84.1%
- July: Poor, temperature 17.49°C, rainfall 221.7mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 84.4%
- August: Good, temperature 17.45°C, rainfall 262.9mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 83.4%
- September: Good, temperature 17.77°C, rainfall 306.4mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 83.6%
- October: Poor, temperature 17.67°C, rainfall 495.3mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 85.8%
- November: Poor, temperature 17.73°C, rainfall 391.9mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 86.3%
- December: Poor, temperature 17.89°C, rainfall 625.3mm, sunshine 8.5 hrs, humidity 88.4%
Other Safari Lodges in Kumul Lodge Bird Sanctuary
Parks in Central Highlands
- Baiyer River Sanctuary - 12 km²
- Bismarck Range Conservation Area - 3000 km²
- Central Range Conservation Area - 8000 km²
- Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area - 2700 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