Ecotourism
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Ohu
Village Homestay
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DESCRIPTION: village bungalow, located next to host family's home
LOCATION: Ohu Village, 35 minutes delightful scenic drive through light rainforest inland from Madang town.
ACCOMMODATION: one guest bungalow with 3 rooms, each with woven mats on bamboo bed frames, bamboo furniture, mosquito nets and kerosine lamps provided. Type 2 ecotourism accommodation.
BATHROOMS: you will shower by standing under a small waterfall in the rainforest (something to write home about!). There is a guest toilet near your bungalow
MEALS: village food cooked and served in the traditional way, boiled spring water or coconut juice to drink
GUEST FACILITIES: there is a telephone in the village
ACTIVITIES AND TOURS: (no extra charge for guests)
- 20 minute walk to beautiful Dumeh Falls (100m drop) situated in a picture-perfect forested gully.
- wander freely through the delightful Ohu Butterfly Conservation Area which has been systematically planted with hibiscus and other flowering shrubs favoured by various indigenous butterfly species, to encourage them to reproduce. Stretch out your arm and stand still, and magnificently coloured butterflies including the Queen Alexandra Birdwing will alight on your hand.
- guided nature walks through tropical rainforest with your host
- early morning and late afternoon bird watching excursions: you are likely to see the Bird of Paradise
- visit nearby villages and met the locals
- see how yams and other local vegetables are cultivated in the gardens
One of our PNG eco-tours includes a stay at Ohu: Tour EM04 Madang Wildlife Tour
OTHER INFORMATION:COSTS:
Ohu Village Stay - Type 2 ecotourism accommodation
Accommodation including all meals, meet and greet in Madang town, road transfers
PGK184 per night for the first person plus PGK92 ppn for additional persons
Minimum stay 1 nightMORE INFORMATION:
Tour EM04 Madang Wildlife Tour
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See general information about Madang ProvincePHOTO ALBUM:
Ohu butterfly ranch: rows of hibiscus rainforest walk, Ohu