Things to Do in Savaii

• Tafua Peninsula Rainforest Preserve
  Near the coastal village of Tafua, the preserve contains one of the country's most accessible stands of rainforest, as well as rugged stretches of lava coast. The forest is ideal for birdwatching, with flying foxes (fruit bats) and the rare Samoan tooth-billed pigeon. There are several walks to the extinct Tafua Crater, with its superb coastal views.
• Mu Pagoa Waterfall
  This waterfall (the waters of Samoa's largest river) tumbles 5m into the sea. It is located near the bridge between the villages of Puleia and Gautavai.
• Satiuatua
  The beach has good swimming and snorkelling. Behind the village (upstairs by the church) is a viewing area where you can some-times see flying foxes and owls. Ask at the village for permission.
• Cape Mulinu'u
  Legend has it this is where the souls of the dead enter the underworld. There are several sites of interest around the Cape, including an ancient star mound, although you will need a local guide to find the site. The beach at Cape Mulinu’u has several fales but you must pay a fee to swim there.
• Falealupo Lava Tube Trail
  On the southern side off the road, just west of the Falealupo Rainforest Preserve, are lava tubes in which villagers sheltered during the severe cyclones. A village guide can take you on a short (500m) tour.
• Alofaaga Blowholes & Fagaloa
  The entrance to these impressive blowholes is at the village of Taga. A coastal track follows the rugged coast west for several hours to Fagaloa Bay, where you can bathe in a waterfall right on the beach.
• Falealupo Rainforest Reserve
  The reserve contains a forest canopy walkway over giant banyan trees. There are good views towards the summits of Savaii and into the rainforest.
• Auala Green Turtles
  A green turtle attraction is managed by the Auala women’s committee.
• Aopo Conservation Area
  Village guides conduct a short walk to the Aopo lava cave. More determined hikers can be guided through pristine rainforest to the summit of Mount Silisili.
• Lava Caves
  Caves include Peapea (Letui), which is home to the white rumped swiftlet, and Paia Dwarf’s Cave (the main cave is over 1km). The latter requires a full day and a guide from Paia village.
• Saleaula Lava Fields
  A guide can take you to the remains of the village destroyed by a lava flow from Mount Matavanu between 1905 and 1911.
• Swimming Beaches
  There are many good swimming beaches between the villages of Safotu and Safai, and between Lano and Salelavalu. Ask at a nearby village for permission.
• Mauga
  The village is located on the rim of an extinct volanic crater with a well in the bottom. You can get permission to view the crater at the village (not on Sundays).
• Puapua Forest
  This forestry plantation grows Honduras mahogany, eucalyptus and the native poumuli tree (used as the supporting poles in fales).
• Walking
  There is a coastal walk on the west coast from Falealupo Road to Cape Puava, and from Sasina to Letui on the north coast. Letui has a 2hr rainforest trail.
• Surfing 
  Savaii Surfaries, based at Vaisala Hotel, caters for surfers. The best spots are near Satuiatua on the south coast, near Manase on the north, and Lesolo Point on the north east. A daily surfing fee is payable to villages which assists in educating local children.
• Snorkelling
  Snorkelling is best at high tide. Try the beaches from Safotu to Manase, Satuiatua, and between Lesolo Point and Tausivi. Ask permission first.

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