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Wildlife Tour in Papua Discover the Elusive Blue Tree Monitor
These lush, biodiverse islands are home to an incredible array of reptiles and amphibians, including elusive monitor lizards, tree frogs, python and more.
Herping in the Heart of Papua is an unforgettable expedition that takes you across three of Raja Ampat’s most remarkable islands Waigeo, Batanta, and Salawati each with its own unique wildlife treasures.
On Waigeo, the largest island in Raja Ampat, dense rainforest meets turquoise waters, offering the chance to spot rare species like the stunning Varanus boehmei (golden-spotted tree monitor), the elusive green tree python, and the earless forest dragon. Night safaris here are magical, with the forest alive in every direction.
Batanta charms with its untouched trails and hidden waterfalls, where you may encounter the striking Varanus macraei (blue tree monitor), sailfin lizards, and a variety of forest dragons. Its smaller size and quieter atmosphere make wildlife encounters feel even more intimate.
Meanwhile, Salawati reveals a true sense of Papua’s wilderness, with vast lowland forests home to the graceful Varanus prasinus (green tree monitor) and rare birds like the western crowned pigeon. This is a land where wildlife still roams undisturbed, offering a glimpse into a thriving, untouched ecosystem.
From sunrise bird calls to the thrill of torchlight reflecting off reptile scales at night, this journey blends day and night herping with island-hopping adventure, delivering the very essence of Papua’s wild heart.
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Experience the ultimate wildlife expedition in Papua with a herping adventure across the exotic islands of Batanta and Salawati. These remote, jungle-clad islands are home to some of the most sought-after reptiles in the world, making them a paradise for nature photographers, researchers, and adventurers alike.
Your journey will take you deep into pristine rainforests in search of the Blue Tree Monitor (Varanus macraei) a rare jewel of the lizard world known for its sapphire scales and the vibrant Green Tree Monitor (Varanus prasinus), a master of camouflage among the forest canopy. As night falls, the rainforest reveals its nocturnal secrets, including the magnificent Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis), a snake revered for its emerald beauty and stealthy presence.
This is herping in its truest sense wading through rivers, navigating tangled vines, and carefully scanning tree branches for movement. Every step brings the excitement of the unexpected, whether it’s spotting a reptile basking in the sun or finding one curled up on a low branch after a night hunt.
But the adventure doesn’t stop in the forest. Batanta and Salawati are also havens for birdwatchers, with chances to see birds of paradise, parrots, and hornbills in their wild habitat. And when the day’s trekking is done, slip into crystal-clear waters to snorkel among some of the richest marine biodiversity on Earth, where coral gardens teem with life and every glance reveals a new underwater wonder.
This is more than just a herping trip it’s an immersive, all-in-one Papua adventure that combines wildlife tracking, birding, and world-class snorkeling in one of the last untouched frontiers on the planet.
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Cost Info
Cost Info
Price includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport
- Boat Tours to and from
- Food all along the trip (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea)
- Accommodation ( Homestay and Tent )
- Local Guide during the trip
- All the required permits and Entrance fee
- ferry ticke
Price excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent
- Emergency expenses
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