4h 30m
Description
Sigatoka River Safari Fiji, recognised as Oceania’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator for six consecutive years and Australasia’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator in 2017 by the World Travel Awards, offers an experience that is truly “Simply Unforgettable.”
Sigatoka River Safari, the world’s pioneer in Jet Boat & Village Safari experiences and a recipient of multiple awards, takes you on a half-day eco-cultural adventure that immerses you in the heart and soul of Fiji. Our specially designed safari jet boats cruise you along the majestic Sigatoka River, where you’ll explore authentic Fijian villages and partake in a genuine ‘kaiviti’ (Fijian) way of life for a day.
A Foretaste
What to Expect
The awe-inspiring Sigatoka River, Viti Levu’s longest, stretches from the Navosa Province hills to the famous Coral Coast’s Kulukulu sand dunes. It sustains locals with freshwater mussels (kai), fish, prawns, eels, and water for agriculture and drinking.
Until the late 1950s, the river served as the sole means of transport from the coast to the interior. Traveling from Navosa took three days or longer, each way.
Today, tourists and locals alike can explore the river’s natural beauty comfortably on a safari jet boat. Your mini-coach driver collects you from your resort and takes you to our Sigatoka town base. There, a 17 km scenic cruise leads you into the Sigatoka valley, known as the “salad bowl” of Fiji.
Upon reaching the departure point, you receive life jackets, a safety briefing from your jet boat captain, and then it’s time to board. As you journey up the remarkable river, you’ll hear about the region’s history, including its cannibalistic past. Children from the riverside villages wave as you pass, and the water’s clarity reveals fish and rocks lining the riverbed.
At your village destination, a warm welcome awaits from the villagers. Sigatoka River Safari ensures visits to different villages each day to minimize the impact of tourism on their remote way of life.
You’ll visit the village Chief’s bure (house) or community hall, take part in a kava ceremony, and enjoy a tour of the village followed by a traditional Fijian lunch featuring fresh tropical fruit. The village visit culminates with traditional Fijian singing and dancing before you board your jet boat for the return trip.