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Korowai & Kombai
– West Papua lowland Trekking
Trekking on the territory of Kombai and Korowai tree
people is a very different kind of trekking than you
might be used to, to say the least. This area of lowland
rain forest is in a close proximity of mountains, and
not far from the sea. This drives the amount of yearly
precipitation to the max. In 2003 and 2005, we
experienced there several “dry” expeditions, but during
other years it rained more than enough.
For
example, in 2004 it was extremely wet. In that year we
undertook three expeditions which passed over the Kombai
territory and it was raining during all three. Most
importantly the level of water in the rivers increased.
We ended up wading through long parts of the flooded
jungle, sometimes more than even knee-deep in the water.
Many of the bridges were underwater, and time from time
someone fell in. At that moment our waterproof GEMMA
backpacks proved very helpful. These backpacks are
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After this “wet” part, comes
trekking in a “dry” forest. We take narrow footpaths which
are often disrupted by sago peat bogs. On this type of
terrain it is not uncommon that we sink into the mud
ankle-deep or sometimes even up to our calves. Clearings
offer another challenge – we have to balance on the logs of
cut-down trees.
Generally it
can be said that trekking in the Korowai and Kombai
territory is some of the more difficult kind, but it can be
coped with by anyone, who is used to physical activity. We
chose such a pace that everyone can keep up, and as a rule
we don’t walk for more than 4–6 hours. Therefore, it is
possible to reach the target destination safely, and
cautiously, even while covering such strenuous terrain. This
trekking should not be underestimated, but you needn’t be
too afraid of it. After all, we experienced the two “dry"
years
We travel through
time during these
expeditions. Meeting these people who come from a different
world leaves a deep, and unforgettable footprint, in our
hearts and memories.
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