Aru islands, Indonesia (1 Viewer)

[smaximo]

Hi,
I will visit Indonesia in July 2024, and I would really like to see and photograph the Great birds of paradise in Aru island.
It seems it's not so easy to find information about travelling there.

Does someone has some info about logistics and if there are some guides available?

Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[temmie]

The only contact I can come up with (i.e. I believe is organising Aru trips focusing on Greater BOP) is:
Loïc Degen
Est 16
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
M • +41 79 314 73 27
[email protected]

Aru • A la découverte de la faune d'Aru | KASOAR TRAVEL

www.kasoartravel.com

 

[smaximo]

Thanks! I have actually found that company online before, but I was wondering if there were some local guides/companies that normally work in the area.

I'll try to contact that one anyway.

 

[cendrawasih]

Hi @smaximo , here are some Indonesian-based companies that you might be able to contact:

-Birding Indonesia TOURS - Birding Indonesia
-Papua Bird Club About Us
-Papua Bird Photography About Us

 

[Buckshot12]

Hi,
I will visit Indonesia in July 2024, and I would really like to see and photograph the Great birds of paradise in Aru island.
It seems it's not so easy to find information about travelling there.

Does someone has some info about logistics and if there are some guides available?

Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, I too cannot find information? Did you happen to find anything? I know one can just show up and find local guides in the Beliem Valley but I can't find anything like that for Aru.

 

[temmie]

Hi, I too cannot find information? Did you happen to find anything?

Did you try to contact Loic (see above)? I wonder as I will hopefully be close to Aru island somewhere next year and am contemplating visiting the island.

I know one can just show up and find local guides in the Beliem Valley but I can't find anything like that for Aru.

Do you reckon Baliem valley is OK to visit these days...? AFAIK the whole area around lake Habbema is still a no-go zone because conflicts / frictions in the area and visiting tourists not welcomed. Last visits by birders were 2 years ago. Wamena and some sites N and NE of town have been visited by e.g. Birdtourasia last year but they didn't get to see the complete set of goodies, due to these restrictions.