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Yellow Valley Base Camp

Lembah Kuning — the main base camp and the last departure point for the summit of Nemangkawi Peak, at about 4,200–4,300 m.

Life at base camp

01The climb starts here

Yellow Valley is where every summit attempt begins, whether you arrive by trekking or by helicopter.

02Gear and logistics

Equipment is checked and prepared with the team before the climb.

03Briefing and condition check

A briefing and a check of every climber’s condition before the summit attack.

04The final step

From base camp, the last stage to the summit of Nemangkawi Peak at 4,884 m.

What the camp provides

Tents
Two-person sleeping tents, a mess tent with table and chairs, and mattresses.
Kitchen
Kitchen tent, utensils and cooking stoves run by our cooks.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea time. One-dish lunch at base camp and picnic lunch on trekking days.
Local staff
Guide, cook and porters — their wages, food, kit, insurance and lodging are included in the package price.

Bring your own sleeping bag and personal climbing and camping equipment unless your proposal states otherwise.

Photos from base camp

Journey to the Summit

From Timika to the roof of Oceania

Choose an access route. Hover a point — or slide your finger along the line — to see the elevation and what happens that day.

Shown: 11-day trekking route via Tsinga. A visual summary for orientation, not an operational schedule. Elevations except the summit are approximate.

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Climbers walking towards base camp below the limestone walls of Carstensz