In
the Western Highlands Province, 7100 feet above sea level, on the outer
fringes of the Kubor Range, lies Rondon Ridge. Boasting panoramic views
of the Wahgi Valley below, Rondon Ridge is the pinnacle of luxury in
a remote and rural setting. Mount Hagen
City is the business heart of the Papua New Guinea highlands supporting
a number of important industries such as tea, coffee, mining and transportation.
It is a city where stone meets steel and where tradition and history
is juxtaposed against modern ways. A comprehensive touring program takes
you on a journey through the traditions and customs of the Melpa People.
First contact with the Melpa was made in the mid-1930s when the Leahy
brothers were prospecting for gold. The Melpa are said by anthropologists,
to be 'predisposed to capitalism' because of their complex traditional
society in which 'big men' earn status by accruing wealth and then giving
it all away in a ceremonial exchange called "Moka". The Lodge
has a variety of new touring vehicles and all excursions are accompanied
by experienced local guides from the area. Over 180
species of birds have been recorded in the rainforests around Rondon
Ridge including ten species of Bird of Paradise. The surrounding area
is pristine rainforest and home to numerous orchid species. The lodge
has hours of walking trails providing ample opportunity to explore the
unique ecology of this area. All nature and birding walks are accompanied
by experienced and knowledgeable nature guides. Guests
are accommodated in twelve tastefully appointed rooms with warmed king
beds for those fresh highlands nights, with modern en-suite bathrooms.
Rondon Ridge has 24-hour, eco-friendly electricity, provided by its
own hydroelectric power plant that generates clean, natural energy from
a nearby mountain stream. Rondon
Ridge is a 40-minute drive from the town of Mount Hagen and just under
an hour from the airport. There are several daily flights between Mount
Hagen and the capital, Port Moresby. 
Rondon
Ridge Resort
Western
Highlands Province

Comprehensive
bird and orchid lists are available for Rondon Ridge.
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