Jungle Tour in Sorong Regency of West Papua

I have been organizing tours for tourists to tropical rainforest of  Sorong regency for years. The destination is Klasow valley located approximately two hours by 4WD car from Sorong city. A lot of tourists take wildlife tour to this forest before or after their trip in Raja Ampat.

Rainforest in Klaimis area of the valley is the habitat of various species of unique and beautiful birds such as Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise, King Bird of Paradise, Magnificent Riflebird, Red-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Rufous-bellied Kookaburra, and etc.

Wildlife Watching Tour in Sorong regency of Indonesia

There are also mammals that we could see in the forest including cuscus, fruit bat, possum, dorcopsis, bandicoot, echidna and long-fingered trike. 

Klaimis forest of Klasow valley is also the habitat of colourful butterflies such as Ulysses Butterfly, Blue Tiger Butterfly, Common Green Birdwing, Silky Owl, New Guinea Clipper and etc.

So far most of the guests who visited the valley were from western countries such as the United States, The Netherlands, France, Switzerland and Germany and etc. Some came as a single travelers while others came as couples or as groups of three up to six people. More visitors are coming as more information is uploaded into the internet about the Klasow valley and Tambrauw mountains.

a Swiss tourist with the background of
tropical jungle of Klasow valley

The Rainforest

The plants that grow in Klasow valley are typical vegetation that is usually found in the lowland and coastal area of New Guinea. Big trees such as ficus, large conifer Agathis, and iron wood, and various species of palms live side by side with rattan and other vines or climbing plants.

There are also sago trees which the indigenous people process to make flour. Sago is the staple food of Moi tribe who live in the region.
Wildlife Watching
Tourists go to Klaimis forest of Klasow valley to see the rich bio-diversity of tropical rainforest that is the natural habitat of wallaby (a kind of small ground kangaroo, bandicoot, cassowary, wild pigs, sulphur crested cockatoo, goliath cockatoo, blyh's hornbill, goshawk, kingfisher, golden myna, dollar bird, pinon imperial pigeon and a lot of other birds. Colorful butterflies can also be seen in the area too. Birdwatching can usually be done from mornings until evening. Nocturnal bird such as Papuan Frogmouth can sometimes be heard calling from distant trees. At night, jungle walk can be carried out to see wallaby.

Accommodation for visitors in Klaimis forest of Sorong regency

Where to stay
Most of the tourists who visited Klasow valley stayed in homestay in Klaimis forest owned by villagers. They are made of wood. There is clean water installation and a simple toilet.

Cost: On the average the cost per person depends on the number of participants and how long they plan to stay in the forest. The cost must cover transportation by 4WD car, local guide, food, and basic accommodation in the jungle village.

Booking:
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