Sepik River to Swagup, Papua New Guinea – Winding through the heart of Papua New Guinea, the Sepik River is a lifeline for remote tribal communities, where ancient traditions and spiritual beliefs remain deeply rooted. The journey upriver to Swagup takes travelers through lush rainforests, stilted villages, and mist-covered wetlands teeming with wildlife. During the wet season, the landscape is alive with vibrant greenery, flooded forests, and an abundance of insects, a key part of the diet and identity of the so-called Insect Tribe. Swagup is home to the famed crocodile hunters, known for their sacred scarification rituals that honor the strength and spirit of the crocodile. This remote and untouched region offers a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most fascinating and resilient indigenous cultures, where storytelling, intricate wood carvings, and age-old hunting traditions continue to thrive along the river’s winding path. Village | Animal Wildlife | Horizontal | Outdoors | Rural Scene

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