Lodge
Bensbach Wildlife Lodge
Run by Trans Niugini Tours
About
Trans Niugini Tours' most remote lodge, on the Bensbach (Torassi) River in the Trans-Fly floodplains, reached only by charter flight. Birding is by small power boat with local guides across wetlands holding 191 recorded species, including the spangled kookaburra, pelicans, pygmy geese and migratory shorebirds; up to 16 guests.
Open months
Year round or not stated
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:50 | Night |
| 05:50 | 06:08 | Blue hour |
| 06:08 | 06:33 | Golden hour |
| 06:33 | 07:32 | Soft |
| 07:32 | 09:18 | Medium |
| 09:18 | 15:21 | Harsh |
| 15:21 | 17:07 | Medium |
| 17:07 | 18:06 | Soft |
| 18:06 | 18:31 | Golden hour |
| 18:31 | 18:49 | Blue hour |
| 18:49 | 24:00 | Night |
2.8 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.6 h | 5.5 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.9 h | 4.8 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.2 h | 4.3 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.0 h | 4.5 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.2 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.8 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.0 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.0 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Spangled kookaburra, Australian pelican, Green pygmy goose, White-bellied sea eagle, Curlew sandpiper, Rusa deer and Agile wallaby
For photographers
- Hides on site: No
- Photo vehicles: Yes
- Power and charging: Yes
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Port Moresby time (with summer time where it applies).
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:30– | 18:32– | 12h 35m12 h 35 min | 78° |
| Feb | 06:41– | 18:32– | 12h 23m12 h 23 min | 86° |
| Mar | 06:43– | 18:21– | 12h 9m12 h 9 min | 83° |
| Apr | 06:41– | 18:04– | 11h 54m11 h 54 min | 71° |
| May | 06:43– | 17:53– | 11h 43m11 h 43 min | 62° |
| Jun | 06:51– | 17:53– | 11h 37m11 h 37 min | 58° |
| Jul | 06:55– | 18:01– | 11h 39m11 h 39 min | 60° |
| Aug | 06:49– | 18:05– | 11h 49m11 h 49 min | 67° |
| Sep | 06:32– | 18:04– | 12h 3m12 h 3 min | 78° |
| Oct | 06:16– | 18:02– | 12h 17m12 h 17 min | 90° |
| Nov | 06:08– | 18:06– | 12h 31m12 h 31 min | 80° |
| Dec | 06:14– | 18:19– | 12h 38m12 h 38 min | 76° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026