Trek Papua

Into remote Papua: Korowai tribe

Trekking & Adventure

Few tips/things to take into account if going there:

1. Korowai jungle is very hostile environment for white people. It’s really hot, humid and full of blood sucking horseflies and mosquitos. Wear long trousers and long sleeve shirt and cover your neck with scarf etc at least while trekking.
2. Use efficient (factor 50) sun screen especially during the boat trip. The sun is really violent on equator and you can’t see or feel the burning skin until it’s too late. I know.
3. Drinking water is taken from the river during the trek and it needs to be boiled. It means that:
   • The amount of water is limited, so don’t waste it
   • It’s hot if it hasn’t cooled down over the night (it’s practical to pour extra tea/coffee
4. Water to a hot resistant water bottle to cool down for the next day)
   • It tastes slightly bad, so you just need to accept it
5. Take antibacterial powder with you. Even small wounds/blisters don’t heal easily there and powder works best as it keeps the wound dry.
6. Bring head lamp. You’ll need it!
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