Research and Conservation Foundation of Papua New Guinea

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Eco-tourism

You can visit the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area for the village experience of a lifetime and know that you are contributing to conservation of this magnificent Wildlife Management Area. It is the perfect destination for those wanting to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the rainforest while learning more about the traditional lifestyles of the people who call it ‘home’.

 

This is community-based ecotourism, initiated by the local people who want to preserve their forest and its wildlife for future generations to enjoy. Tourism in this form helps raise awareness of the need to conserve what un-spoiled areas we have left in the world. The income generated goes back into the community and provides an alternative income to that offered by non-sustainable land use practices such as large scale timber and mineral extraction.

Your visit to any of the villages at the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area begins with a short flight over a breathtaking panorama of forested mountains and valleys. As you land at the grass airstrip, another world awaits, with an exquisite vista of thatched houses and tropical rainforest and the smiles and greetings of the welcoming committee.

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