Papua
Papua
Beyond Jakarta
Having only been discovered by outsiders at the turn of the 20th century, Papua remains one of the world's last outposts of pristine ancient people living in their natural forested habitats. Just emerging from the Stone Age, the artifacts of the various ethnic groups in Irian Jaya are highly prized by art collectors. Unusual trekking excursions for fit hiker are available into the dramatic rain forests and mountainous jungle