I stayed here for 2 days with my Mum and what an adventure. The lodge was wonderful. Right from when you arrived at the airport, took the boat ride to the near the lodge, short 4WD to the lodge and then entered the main lodge. The staff (all nationals) were super friendly, professional and attentive. We were lucky that there were't many guests at the time, although I don't think it caters for many at a time. Don't be fooled by the price range, you won't be getting the ritz, but you will be getting PNG. The fact that the villages are remote makes this a unique experience. The food is freshly made on the premises (included freshly back cinnamon scrolls and coffee served on our patio in the morning before breakfast). Dinner was once again all fresh produce with soup, main and dessert a set menu. One of the guest was gluten intolerant and at first this was a new idea, but once they got the hang of the meaning of it they were great and even prepared separate fish (not floured) for her for lunch. Our stay was for 2 nights and 3 days. This allowed enough time to travel along the river (by boat) and visit a few of the villages. Whilst the villagers see some Westerners they still had their traditional ways which great to see. The kids as always were a joy and so natural...I stayed here for 2 days with my Mum and what an adventure. The lodge was wonderful. Right from when you arrived at the airport, took the boat ride to the near the lodge, short 4WD to the lodge and then entered the main lodge. The staff (all nationals) were super friendly, professional and attentive. We were lucky that there were't many guests at the time, although I don't think it caters for many at a time. Don't be fooled by the price range, you won't be getting the ritz, but you will be getting PNG. The fact that the villages are remote makes this a unique experience. The food is freshly made on the premises (included freshly back cinnamon scrolls and coffee served on our patio in the morning before breakfast). Dinner was once again all fresh produce with soup, main and dessert a set menu. One of the guest was gluten intolerant and at first this was a new idea, but once they got the hang of the meaning of it they were great and even prepared separate fish (not floured) for her for lunch. Our stay was for 2 nights and 3 days. This allowed enough time to travel along the river (by boat) and visit a few of the villages. Whilst the villagers see some Westerners they still had their traditional ways which great to see. The kids as always were a joy and so natural in their manner. At each village there was a small market that sold local handicrafts made by a villager whom you got to meet. The accomodation was novel. Hot water was solar so not really hot, but not an issue as we were in the tropics and a cool shower was a welcome relief. The power is generated by generator and goes off at 10pm until 6am which isn't an issue either as you really do need a good nights sleep for all the activity the next day and it was cool enough in the evening to sleep without the fans.More
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