Sigatoka River Safari + Village Tour

The journey, in full

Your adventure begins from the coastal town of Sigatoka. Here you will be provided with your complimentary bottle of water, Safari passport which includes discount vouchers Tappoos Fiji Market, Koko’s Bar Fiji and Natadola Golf Course and for the ladies a complimentary Safari sulu. As you depart the town area, you will be captivated by the unrivalled beauty of the Sigatoka Valley or as it is otherwise know “The Salad Bowl of Fiji”. See for yourselves where Fiji’s delicious fruit and vegetables are grown. Your Mini-Coach driver will provide you with interesting information about the province you are visiting and make your 10 mile journey inland as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Upon arrival at the valley departure point, you are welcomed and provided with life jackets for the impending safari adventure. Safety drills are provided to all, the chief is appointed and you’re off to discover the heart and soul of Fiji. Your boat captain will provide an insightful commentary on the history of Fiji. Learn about the region’s cannibal past; you will hear how the tribe survived till the modern day, and also hear firsthand the oral history of the Fiji Islands and learn more about the feared Kaicolo (mountain people). As you venture upriver, you will be left in awe by the amazing natural scenery which will have you reaching for your camera or iPhone capturing moments that will take your breath away. Waving to the plethora of locals going about their daily lives, you will feel like an early explorer as you navigate your way up Fiji’s longest river. After ~40 minutes on the river you will arrive at your designated village. Sigatoka River Safari is the only tour in Fiji which visits a different village each day of the week, to ensure all our guests enjoy life in an authentic Fijian koro (village). Arriving at your designed village you will be greeted by your guide who will welcome you like long lost family and provide you access to your village. One of the highlights of your Safari experience is being able to partake in Fijian village life which includes following village protocol such as all ladies of the tour party, will be requested to wear the complimentary Safari sulu (sarong) provided and all guests wearing hats will be asked to remove them when within the village boundary. Your village guide will walk you to the community hall to present your “sevusevu” or kava with your designated tour chief receiving the first bowl of kava…BULA!! Once the formalities are over, you are now part of the village. You will be shown around and meet the beautiful Fijian people on their terms, seeing first hand real village life. From there you will join the community in a Fijian lunch prepared by the women, tasting food and fruits grown in the farm nearby. The Safari tour is all about giving your five senses (see, hear, feel, taste, smell) a truly Fijian experience. Your time with your new friends will fly by as you enjoy their Fijian hospitality which includes dancing and singing. After a memorable two hours in the village it is time to say good-bye. The farewell song of Isa Lei sung to you and for some tears will flow, but you will leave knowing you have made new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Sigatoka River Safari is “Simply Unforgettable”.