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/ Papua New Guinea
Raw adventure: tribes, jungle and off-the-grid reefs.
Papua New Guinea is one of the most authentic and least touristy destinations on the planet: hundreds of tribes, over 800 languages, colourful festivals, dense jungle and still-pristine reefs. It's a demanding adventure — security in Port Moresby calls for real vigilance and it's best to go through local guides or agencies. For a Cameroonian passport, entry is via an e-Visa applied for online before departure.
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Visitor (e-Visa) application entirely online on the official Immigration & Citizenship Authority (ICA) portal. Create an account, fill in the form, upload documents and pay by card. The visa is emailed for you to print. Use ONLY the official site.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6 months beyond departure from PNG
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
Good to know
- •The standard tourist visa allows up to 60 days' stay.
- •Use only the official ICA portal (ica.gov.pg) — avoid paid third-party sites.
- •Plan ahead: arrange your transport and guides before arrival for security reasons.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
1 260 000 FCFA–1 920 000 FCFANo direct flight from Cameroon. Very long routing (35-45h) via a Gulf hub or Istanbul then an Asian hub (Singapore, Manila, Hong Kong) with Air Niugini or Philippine Airlines on the final leg.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Kokoda Track
Legendary ~96 km trek through the jungle, following World War II history. Several days of intense effort, to be done with a licensed guide.
Diving at Tufi and Kimbe Bay
Among the finest spots in the Pacific: intact reefs, fjords, wrecks and exceptional marine biodiversity.
Tribal festivals (sing-sings)
Spectacular gatherings of tribes in costume and paint (Goroka Show, Mount Hagen Show): dances, songs and living traditions.
Sepik River
Cruising the great river, villages of carvers, spirit houses and some of the country's most renowned traditional art.
Highlands
Lush highlands, coffee plantations, mountain cultures and spectacular scenery around Mount Hagen and Goroka.
Port Moresby
Entry point: national museum, Nature Park and market. To be explored carefully and preferably accompanied.
One week, day by day
- D1
Arrival in Port Moresby (organised welcome)
- D2
National museum and Nature Park
- D3
Flight to the Highlands (Mount Hagen/Goroka)
- D4
Tribal immersion / festival if on the calendar
- D5
Flight to Tufi or Milne Bay
- D6
Diving / snorkelling on the reefs
- D7
Return to Port Moresby and departure
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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