Lake Murray Lodge - Tonda Wildlife Management Area
Situated on the shores of Papua New Guinea's largest lake, Lake Murray Lodge provides a unique freshwater wildlife experience in the Western Province. Guests explore the lake and surrounding rivers by boat, encountering crocodiles, diverse birdlife, and local village culture. It's a prime spot for barramundi fishing and observing traditional village life, offering a different but equally rich wildlife perspective.
- Location
- Tonda Wildlife Management Area, Western Lowlands & Fly River Basin, Papua New Guinea, Southeast Asia
- Type
- lodge
- Coordinates
- -7.150000, 141.750000
- Website
- https://www.pngtours.com/lake-murray-lodge/
- Activities
- eco_lodge
- Tank Filling
- ultra-luxury
PlnrScore: 23/100
Best Time to Visit Lake Murray Lodge
The best months to visit Lake Murray Lodge are June, July, August, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Good, temperature 27.05°C, rainfall 310.2mm, sunshine 8.2 hrs, humidity 84.4%
- February: Good, temperature 26.93°C, rainfall 280.3mm, sunshine 8.5 hrs, humidity 85%
- March: Good, temperature 26.53°C, rainfall 398.9mm, sunshine 7.4 hrs, humidity 87.3%
- April: Good, temperature 26.47°C, rainfall 295.8mm, sunshine 7.8 hrs, humidity 86.3%
- May: Good, temperature 26.28°C, rainfall 194.6mm, sunshine 8.4 hrs, humidity 83.5%
- June: Great, temperature 25.83°C, rainfall 76.3mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 82.1%
- July: Great, temperature 25.39°C, rainfall 72.6mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 81.7%
- August: Great, temperature 25.57°C, rainfall 59.6mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 78.7%
- September: Great, temperature 26.24°C, rainfall 72.7mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 78.2%
- October: Great, temperature 27.22°C, rainfall 99.8mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 77.2%
- November: Good, temperature 27.59°C, rainfall 172.6mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 78.9%
- December: Good, temperature 27.07°C, rainfall 292.8mm, sunshine 8.6 hrs, humidity 84.7%
Other Safari Lodges in Tonda Wildlife Management Area
Parks in Western Lowlands & Fly River Basin
- Binaturi Wildlife Management Area - 100 km²
- Kikori River Basin Conservation Area - 10000 km²
- Lake Kutubu Wildlife Management Area - 240 km²
- Lake Murray Wildlife Management Area - 2000 km²
- Mianmin Wildlife Management Area - 1000 km²
- Mount Bosavi Conservation Area - 1000 km²
- Mount Piora Wildlife Management Area - 60 km²
- Sulamesi Wildlife Management Area - 1500 km²