Betty's Lodge - Mount Wilhelm Protected Area
A foundational guesthouse located in Kegesuglo village, at the very base of the Mount Wilhelm trek. It serves as the primary starting point for ascents and offers basic accommodation. Guests can embark on guided hikes to spot a variety of Birds of Paradise, tree kangaroos, and unique montane forest birds in the surrounding cloud forests.
- Location
- Mount Wilhelm Protected Area, Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -5.800000, 145.050000
- Activities
- guesthouse
- Tank Filling
- budget
Best Time to Visit Betty's Lodge
The best months to visit Betty's Lodge are January, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Poor, temperature 2.53°C, rainfall 509.1mm, sunshine 6.8 hrs, humidity 92.7%
- February: Poor, temperature 2.6°C, rainfall 553.4mm, sunshine 6 hrs, humidity 94%
- March: Poor, temperature 2.49°C, rainfall 633.8mm, sunshine 6.7 hrs, humidity 93.4%
- April: Poor, temperature 2.38°C, rainfall 457.1mm, sunshine 7.2 hrs, humidity 93.9%
- May: Poor, temperature 2.65°C, rainfall 383.2mm, sunshine 7.9 hrs, humidity 93.1%
- June: Poor, temperature 2°C, rainfall 219.4mm, sunshine 9.1 hrs, humidity 89.7%
- July: Poor, temperature 1.99°C, rainfall 210.8mm, sunshine 9.2 hrs, humidity 89.8%
- August: Poor, temperature 1.78°C, rainfall 236.7mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 90.1%
- September: Poor, temperature 2.06°C, rainfall 307.8mm, sunshine 9.2 hrs, humidity 89.7%
- October: Poor, temperature 2.19°C, rainfall 461.5mm, sunshine 8.1 hrs, humidity 91.2%
- November: Poor, temperature 2.37°C, rainfall 377.5mm, sunshine 8.3 hrs, humidity 91.2%
- December: Poor, temperature 2.64°C, rainfall 484.1mm, sunshine 7 hrs, humidity 93%
Other Safari Lodges in Mount Wilhelm 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 Hagen Protected Area - 50 km²
- Wasi Falls Wildlife Management Area - 30 km²