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Location
Savaii is located off the western tip of Upolu, the two islands separated by the 12-km wide Apolima Straight. It is the largest island in Samoa measuring 1,700 sq-km, and the largest in Polynesia outside of Hawaii and New Zealand, although it's still only one-eighth the size of Fiji's main island, Viti Levu. With less than 50,000 inhabitants, the island is lightly populated which is little wonder as much of the land is covered in barren lava fields from recent volcanic eruptions.
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Don't Miss
Manase Beach
Taga Blowholes
Pulemelei Star Mound
Saleaula Lava Fields
Tafua Crater
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Highlights
Sightseeing around Savaii is a very worthwhile experience with several outstanding sites including rainforest canopy walk in the west, the blowholes, waterfalls and archaeological sites along the south coast, Tafua Crater and rainforest in the south east coast close to Salelologa Town and the wharf, and the lava fields close to Manase Beach on the north east coast. There's some decent surfing breaks along the south coast, particularly off Ananoa Beach and Satuiatua. However, the island is pretty undeveloped except for the road between Salelologa and Manase Beach where the best accommodation is located.
Travel Info
Apart from chartering your own plane, the only way to reach Savaii is by passenger ferry. The fast 200-seater ferry departs 2 or 3 times a day from Mulifanua Wharf on the west tip of Upolu, close to the international airport, and travels across to Salelologa on the south east coast of Savaii taking around one and a half hours. Once on island, there are intermittent buses running around the island with hourly buses between Salelologa and Manase Beach. Taxis to Manase take about 40-minutes.
Accommodation
The majority of accommodation in Savaii is on the north-east coast at beautiful Manase Beach. There are a couple of guesthouses in Salelologa Town (wharf) and two small ageing hotels and beach fales along the east coast enroute to Manase.
Savaii Accommodation Guide
Please select a Savaii accommodation name from the list below for detailed information including room interior photos and independent reviews.
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