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

From MYR 1,149.35

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Sepilok Orangutan , SunBear, Proboscis Monkey from Sandakan City

From $206

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3D2N Kinabatangan River Cruise

From MYR 1,600

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

From $121

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Deramakot Forest Safari Tour 3D2N

From $945

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Sandakan Mangrove Fireflies Dinners Tastings and Cruise

From €59.5

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

From NZ$107

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3D2N Jungle Wildlife Adventure in Sandakan (Full Board)

From MYR 3,264

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2D1N Package Borneo Nature Lodge 2

From $600

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

From $220

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3 Days 2 Nights Tanjung Bulat Jungle Camp With Gomantong cave

From $338

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

From $220

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

From $270

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Private Tour: Half Day Sandakan City Tour Including Local Lunch

From $60

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

From $190.79

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Also known as: Sandaun Province, West Sepik Province, Sandauno provincija, サンダウン州, Sepik occidental, Сандаун, West Sepik, Sandaun, PG-SAN, Angriffs-Hafen, Attack Bay, VAI, Vanimo, Vanimo Government Station, Wanimo, bhanimo, fanymw, vanimo, wanimo, wanymw, Ванимо, فانيمو, وانیمو, वानिमो, ভানিমো, ਵਾਨਿਮੋ, ቫኒሞ, ワニモ