Lodge
    Tonda Wildlife Management Area, Papua New Guinea
    PlnrScore 23

    Bensbach Wildlife Lodge

    Located deep within the Tonda Wildlife Management Area, Bensbach offers unparalleled access to the vast savanna and wetlands. Guests enjoy boat safaris, fishing, and birdwatching, commonly spotting Rusa deer, agile wallabies, cassowaries, crocodiles, and a spectacular array of birdlife, including various birds of paradise. It's a rustic yet comfortable base for exploring this unique ecosystem.

    Score
    23

    Location

    Latitude

    -8.850000

    Longitude

    141.250000

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    Bensbach Wildlife Lodge in Tonda Wildlife Management Area

    Activities

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    Nearest Airport

    Bensbach Airport

    BSP
    18 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport

    LAE
    643 km away
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    Planning & reference

    Binaturi Wildlife Management Area

    Situated near the mouth of the Fly River, this WMA encompasses coastal wetlands, mangroves, and lowland forests. It's important for migratory birds, crocodiles, and traditional fishing, representing the rich biodiversity of the Fly River delta region.

    Kikori River Basin Conservation Area

    A large-scale conservation initiative protecting vast tracts of lowland rainforest, wetlands, and riverine ecosystems in the Kikori basin. It's a biodiversity hotspot for cassowaries, tree kangaroos, and unique fish, managed through community partnerships.

    Lake Kutubu Wildlife Management Area

    Centered around the pristine Lake Kutubu, a Ramsar site and one of PNG's largest freshwater lakes. It's culturally significant and home to endemic fish species, diverse birdlife, and surrounding rainforests, offering cultural and nature experiences.

    Lake Murray Wildlife Management Area

    PNG's largest lake, Lake Murray, is a vast freshwater ecosystem in the Western Province. The WMA protects its rich aquatic life, including crocodiles and endemic fish, and is a significant site for waterbirds.

    Mianmin Wildlife Management Area

    A remote WMA in the Sandaun Province, characterized by rugged terrain and pristine montane rainforests. It's a biodiversity hotspot, particularly for birds and unique flora, though very challenging to access.

    Mount Bosavi Conservation Area

    An extinct volcano often called a 'Lost World' due to its isolated caldera ecosystem. While not formally a national park, it's a site of immense scientific interest with unique and potentially undiscovered species within its pristine rainforests.

    Mount Piora Wildlife Management Area

    Situated in the Southern Highlands, this WMA protects montane rainforests around Mount Piora. It's important for local biodiversity, including various bird species and marsupials adapted to higher altitudes.

    Sulamesi Wildlife Management Area

    Located in the Gulf Province, this WMA protects extensive lowland rainforests and wetlands. It's important for cassowaries, wallabies, and a variety of bird species, representing a significant area of intact forest.

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