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  1. Jon Gallagher

    Birding West Papua –Logistics and Observations

    Hi Mick, I wasn't doing photography there in W Papua but would agree 200-500 would probably be the best lens. Some of the birds get pretty close, while in some hides they are more distant. Hope you have a great trip! Cheers, Jon
  2. Jon Gallagher

    Birding West Papua –Logistics and Observations

    Hi Philipp, As mentioned in my post I paid Hans 10 million for four days three nights at Papuan Lorikeet lodge. He originally quoted me 15 million. I would certainly negotiate. I though the price he was giving Benjamin was a bit on the high side. You can maybe ask for him to break it down into...
  3. Jon Gallagher

    Birding West Papua –Logistics and Observations

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  4. Jon Gallagher

    Birding West Papua –Logistics and Observations

    Hi Jurek, I wasn't given the option on arrival in Raja Ampat not to pay, and I didn't have a guide... At least the price has come down from the 1,000,000 Rph per person that the Gallardy's had to pay! As for attempts to rip you off... The Waisimons in Nimbokrang were very clear upfront with...
  5. Jon Gallagher

    Birding West Papua –Logistics and Observations

    Just back from a trip through West Papua and thought I'd post a few hopefully helpful comments on logistics and observations for what in the past has been a challenging area. This was done as an independently arranged trip without an agency or a tour company. Biak I contacted Benny Lesomar...
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