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Before you go
Your trip to Ambunti.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Ambunti – East Sepik Destination Sepik River about 150 km from Wewak
How to get there
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Pista de Ambunti (AUJ) 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By light aircraft to Ambunti airstrip, depending on the route, or by road from Wewak to Pagwi and from there by motorized canoe on the river with a guide.
How many days
Three to four days for the mid-Sepik villages and the Chambri lakes, with overnight stays in Ambunti and village guest rooms.
When to go
Heat and humidity last all year. In the driest months the river falls and some channels become shallow; from September to March the Chambri lakes fill. Confirm the Crocodile Festival dates with local guides.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. On the Sepik transport is by motorized canoe, with local guides.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Ambunti
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Morning
Villages upriver from Ambunti
Go upriver by canoe to Sepik villages such as Waskuk, Yambon and Yessan to see spirit houses and carvings, with the community’s permission.
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Afternoon
Return downriver
Travel downriver in the afternoon, watching the riverside birds and village life, back to Ambunti.
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Late afternoon
Late afternoon on the Sepik
Enjoy the late afternoon by the river in Ambunti, when the canoes return to the villages.
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Evening
Night at the guesthouse
Have dinner at the riverside guesthouse and confirm the trip to the Chambri lakes with your guide.
2 days in Ambunti
Day 2
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All day
Chambri lakes
Descend the Sepik by canoe to the Chambri lakes, visit the Chambri villages known for their art, and overnight in a village guest room.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does Ambunti have lodging?
Yes. It has a simple riverside guesthouse used as a base for mid-Sepik trips. In the villages the guest rooms are very basic and come with mosquito nets.
How to get to Ambunti?
By light aircraft to Ambunti airstrip, depending on the routing, or by road from Wewak to Pagwi and from there by motorized canoe on the river.
What is the Ambunti Crocodile Festival?
It is a festival of the river peoples featuring dances, canoe races and ceremonies, created as part of Sepik conservation programs. Dates vary; confirm with local guides.
How many days to stay in Ambunti?
Three to four days for the villages upriver from Ambunti and the Chambri lakes, with overnight stays in Ambunti and the villages.