Trekking the Black Cat Trail

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Company : Trekforce Expeditions
Country : Papua New Guinea
Region : Papua New Guinea
Duration : 2 weeks to 5 months

Info

The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) recently declared Papua New Guinea to be the most biologically diverse region on the planet.

It remains the most unexplored region with over 850 different societies and tribes with many new tribes only being discovered in the last 20-30 years. Trekforce PNG is the original spirit of adventure and discovery.

Jungle Survival skills and Trek
Having been met by Trekforce staff, you will undertake one week Jungle and cultural training - you may even pick up some for the local dialect too - Pigin! During this week you will learn the skills to not only survive in the jungle but to also enjoy your time there. Many of the trails in which we will operate were first explored during the Second World War and have since overgrown. One of the most infamous being the Black Cat Trail, scene of some intense jungle fighting during this period. Lonely Planet describing it as "suitable only for masochists and Israeli Paratroopers".

The training Trekforce provides, ensures that whatever your experience, you will have the skills to complete this expedition. At times you may be tested, but succeeding against what you previously felt was not possible is just one for the benefits you will return with.

Project
Based in the Morobe Province and directed by local NGO's Trekforce works to provide and maintain sustainable communities. Projects can vary depending on local requirements. The latest project information can be found on the PNG pages of our web site.

These projects operate in remote regions where the hospitality from those we assist ensures that you know your assistance is the future for these communities.

Teaching
A key element of our programs is to provide the basic tools in both construction and education for these indigenous communities. On the teaching element of your program you will live with local families usually, in pairs but overseen by Trekforce staff.

Due to the simplistic nature of the schools we will help you develop teaching programs which you will tailor-make and provide for the children at the communities request. No prior experience is needed as help is urgently required and full training will be provided.

Requirements

No requirements as all training will be provided

Dates

7th November 2008 6th February, 24th April, 10th July and 6th November 2009

Benefits / Salary / Costs

Includes: Pre-departure meeting All meals Airport pick-up Training Local transport Accommodation Emergency back-up Reunion party

Enquire / Apply

info@trekforce.org.uk

http://www.trekforce.org.uk/expeditions/papua_new_guinea.htm

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