About Sandaun

Sandaun Province, formerly known as West Sepik, is Papua New Guinea's northwestern frontier—a land of untamed wilderness, cultural richness, and breathtaking biodiversity. This remote province offers intrepid travelers an authentic glimpse into traditional Melanesian life, with over 100 distinct language groups maintaining age-old customs. The mighty Sepik River, one of the world's great river systems, flows through the province, its banks dotted with stilt villages famous for their intricate spirit houses (haus tambaran) and masterful woodcarvings. The Torricelli Mountains provide dramatic backdrops for trekking, while the coastal areas near Vanimo offer some of PNG's best surfing waves. Sandaun's isolation has preserved remarkable cultural traditions, including the famous 'Singsing' festivals where tribes gather in spectacular displays of music, dance, and body decoration. From the birdlife-rich Bewani Mountains to the traditional pottery villages along the Sepik, this province represents Papua New Guinea at its most authentic and unspoiled.

Things to do in Sandaun

Sepilok Orang Utan, Sun Bear & Sandakan Nature City Tour + Lunch

Sandakan, Sabah

 

5.0 (3)

3D2N Kinabatangan River Cruise

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 4,524

5.0 (3)

Sepilok Orangutan , SunBear, Proboscis Monkey from Sandakan City

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 2,312

5.0 (2)

Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Bornean Sun Bear (Flight Excluded)

Sandakan, Sabah

 

5.0 (2)

Deramakot Forest Safari Tour 3D2N

Sandakan, Sabah

 

5.0 (1)

Sandakan: 6 Must-see Local Spots Private Tour with Lunch

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 708

5.0 (1)

2D1N Package Borneo Nature Lodge 2

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 5,611

5.0 (1)

Full Day Orang Utan Sepilok, Proboscis Monkey, Sunbear, RDC

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 2,413

4.9 (15)

3 Days 2 Nights Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp With Gomantong cave

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 3,793

4.9 (8)

Borneo Wildlife Tour 2 Days 1 Night At Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp Kinabatangan

Sandakan, Sabah

 

4.8 (30)

Borneo Wildlife Tour 3 Days 2 Nights At Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp Kinabatangan

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 3,030

4.7 (101)

Sepilok Orang Utan & Bornean Sun Bear Centre with Sandakan City Tour with Lunch

Sandakan, Sabah

 

4.6 (8)

Private Tour: Half Day Sandakan City Tour Including Local Lunch

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 674

4.6 (12)

Day Trip Sepilok Orang Utan & Proboscis Monkey (Flight Excluded)

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 1,975

4.4 (19)

Mangrove Cruise with Fireflies Tour Including Dinner from Sandakan

Sandakan, Sabah

From GHS 720

4.4 (26)

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