Kumul Lodge - Mount Hagen Protected Area
A rustic yet charming lodge nestled in the cloud forest near Mount Hagen, Kumul Lodge is famous for its bird feeders that attract a spectacular array of Birds of Paradise and other endemic species. It offers an intimate birdwatching experience right from the lodge's veranda and serves as a base for exploring the surrounding natural beauty.
- Location
- Mount Hagen Protected Area, Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Southeast Asia
- Type
- eco_lodge
- Coordinates
- -5.600000, 144.050000
- Price range
- luxury
- Capacity
- 18 guests
- Rooms
- 9
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian options available on request.
- Child-friendly
- Yes
PlnrScore: 25/100
Best Time to Visit Kumul Lodge
The best months to visit Kumul Lodge are June, January, February, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Poor, temperature 17.14°C, rainfall 268.6mm, sunshine 8 hrs, humidity 88%
- February: Poor, temperature 17.01°C, rainfall 340.5mm, sunshine 7 hrs, humidity 89.8%
- March: Poor, temperature 17.1°C, rainfall 302.9mm, sunshine 7.7 hrs, humidity 88.3%
- April: Poor, temperature 16.98°C, rainfall 277.3mm, sunshine 8.3 hrs, humidity 88.9%
- May: Poor, temperature 17.21°C, rainfall 246.4mm, sunshine 8.9 hrs, humidity 87.5%
- June: Good, temperature 16.56°C, rainfall 131.9mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 84.7%
- July: Poor, temperature 16.58°C, rainfall 175.1mm, sunshine 9.7 hrs, humidity 85.2%
- August: Poor, temperature 16.44°C, rainfall 165mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 84.8%
- September: Poor, temperature 16.79°C, rainfall 198.6mm, sunshine 9.7 hrs, humidity 84.3%
- October: Poor, temperature 16.87°C, rainfall 191.8mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 85.7%
- November: Poor, temperature 17.09°C, rainfall 181.4mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 85.9%
- December: Poor, temperature 17.28°C, rainfall 272.7mm, sunshine 8.3 hrs, humidity 88.3%
Other Safari Lodges in Mount Hagen Protected Area
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
- Kumul Lodge Bird Sanctuary - 5 km²
- Mount Giluwe Conservation Area - 100 km²
- Mount Wilhelm Protected Area - 100 km²
- Wasi Falls Wildlife Management Area - 30 km²