OUR TEAM

In addition to our lead guides, we work alongside local community leaders who we admire and trust deeply. They are the heart of what we do, carrying with them the knowledge of land, water, and tradition that shapes every journey. Their role is not only to guide but to welcome, to interpret, and to create a sense of safety and belonging for our guests.

What they bring cannot be taught in manuals. It is a generosity of spirit, a natural sense of timing, and an ability to make visitors feel both at ease and fully immersed. Through them, doors open into places and experiences that could never be reached alone, and every journey becomes authentic, respectful, and connected to the true spirit of Papua New Guinea.

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NATHAN BATLEY

OWNER

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RAYMOND NUMDI

HIGHLANDS GUIDE

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BLAKE EVERSON

GENERAL MANAGER

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SIMON AUGUSTINE

ISLAND GUIDE

CHOCOL SAWE

KASUA-BOSAVI GUIDE

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JUSTINE BOB

SEPIK GUIDE