2 January 2026

Sorong guides and/or tour companies?

I’m going to be in Sorong for a couple of nights in March and so far haven’t had any luck contacting either Charles Roring or Absalom to arrange a tour. Has anyone had luck with any other guide/tour company out of Sorong? I’d like to see mammals, of course!, but I’m happy for any wildlife tour so I’m not just hanging out in the hotel for 2 days.

Thanks

Chad

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Chad Johnson
I currently live in northern New Jersey but am originally from California. I have an interest in all wildlife but have always been more interested in mammals, probably because I have no luck finding them. My current favorite mammals, not including the family cats, are the black bears that frequent our yard. 
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  • 2 January 2026
    Eduardo Ruiz

    Hi! I was recommemded Opyor as i am organizing to visit the area end of June and he was recommended to me by Daniel Boyland who used his help to find the western long-beaked echidna, his guiding services are slightly cheaper than Absalom but uses the same method of sending a lot of people of the village to find the Echidna so it is still a bit pricey. I originally contacted him by whats app but i find easier to get a reply from instagram @malagufuk01.
    He replies sometimes in english but i find it easier to use google translate english-indonesian for him to reply fast. Good luck!

    • 2 January 2026
      Chad Johnson

      Thanks Eduardo! That is really helpful. It would be painful to get so close to the echidna and not get a crack at seeing it! I’ll be there March 18th to the 20th on the off chance anyone else will be in the area and wants to team up.

  • 13 January 2026
    sampower

    I went out with Ata/@malagufuk01 in October for three nights and Absalom a couple of years ago. I saw an echidna within 30 minutes of the first night walk in Malagufuk. Both are good options but Absalom is easier to deal with and has better English. Malagufuk is closer to Sorong. It’s only about an hour drive and then a slip and slide 45-60mins along the boardwalk. Absalom’s Echidna village is an hour further. If you want Absalom’s whatsapp, just email me at sam.g.power@gmail.com

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