Treks into most mainland areas require an arrival by flight into the Lake Sentani area located close to the West Papuan capital city of Jayapura. This region is a beautifully dramatic introduction to Papua. A huge wall of vegetation called the Cyclops sits majestically above Lake Sentani and makes for a stunning backdrop to the clear waters.

The best way to see the Lake and adjacent areas is by motorised canoe.
This transportation allows you uninterrupted perspectives of the area access to
visit the small fishing village built on stilts over the lake. Fishermen have been
plying their traditional trade here for many generations.

Lake Sentani is a famous primitive arts centre. Bark paintings, sago bowls and
small-carved items are amongst the local handicrafts found here. Our guides are
also a private collector of primitive Papuan art and therefore we have
the depth of knowledge and connections to ensure that you pay
the right price and that all items purchased are genuine.

The port city of Jayapura sits on the coast and has a population of around 250,000 including many people from other parts of the Indonesian archipelago. It is not
an unattractive city and you will find museums, hotels, an assortment of restaurants,
banks and markets for shopping. From Jayapura it is easy to take guided overnight
treks to primitive villages and it is a 45-minute flight to Wamena,
the main town of the famed Baliem Valley.

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