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Marg & I have stayed at Rogasagana Lodge in Marovo Lagoon; it has 2 bedrooms with bed nets etc, kitchen, cold shower & flushing toilet with a large deck area over the water

... fresh coral trout for dinner !

Uninhabited island beaches ... yours for the day


School children paddling to school

... more kids off to school !
Mountain fed spring water & succulent coconut crab
... and this is sunrise from your deck
Lagoon Lodge on the northern side of Vanguna Is
Marovo Lagoon, incredible fishing grounds, the extinct volcano of Gatokae Is left top, Vanguna Is and on the right with Klm deep water of The Slot in the foreground.
Coconut crab are delicious and available, as most villagers of the area are Seven Day Adventists ..  they don't eat Crustations

Eco Lodges of Marovo Lagoon
 

Our exclusive Eco Lodges are in the pristine Marovo Lagoon ... a magnificent  part the Western Province of the Solomon Islands.

  Staying at any of our  Eco Lodges of Marovo Lagoon with dinner bed and breakfast is an excellent way to see the World's largest Island fringed lagoon 
  80 to 90% of Solomon Islanders in Marovo still live in villages as their ancestors did, guided more by 3000 years of custom than 21st century wizardry.
  ... there are many activities to be had.
  like Sports fishing, Deepsea fishing, Fly fishing, Surfing, Scuba diving, Snorkelling, Rare bird & butterfly watching, Mountain climbing, Kayaking, Village markets & tours, Tambu sites, Cultural & Historical tours, WW 11 wreak sites & much more.
  OUR RATES;
  Most Eco Lodge accommodation is from $25 pp
  Meals, b/fast, lunch & dinner is from $25 pp (aud)
  Boat hire includes guide from $60 p/day plus fuel (carry 4 / 6 people)
  The Village people all speak good English, are well manned and are eager to help if you need it. Getting around is safe and comfortable in their outboard powered canoes
  When making a reservation ... but give yourself plenty of time as to contact the various lodges is by HF radio and can take time to get a reply.



The Area

Western Province is the most visited region of the Solomon Islands.


It is home to many Melanesian and some Kiribati (settlers from the Gilbert Islands in the 1950's and 60's) tribes who appreciate and welcome visitors.

The province has as its centrepiece the largest double barrier lagoon in the world, Marovo Lagoon, nominated for World Heritage Listing. Literally thousands of islands scatter the lagoon.

Inside the lagoon, the islands are surrounded by spectacular coral formations and white sand beach, the lagoon waters shimmering in every shade of blue, turquoise and jade green.

The remoteness of this area with hundreds of islands make it amazingly special.

It's people are friendly, unhurried, unstressed and enjoy a simple, sustainable way of life.

It's third world status is only due to monetary reasons ... certainly not lifestyle, the natural beauty and abundance of sea life is awesome.

Staying at our Eco Lodges you'll be one of very few travellers in the area. However most locals speak understandable English, are fairly well educated and have a deep religious belief.

They are more than happy to chat, show their carvings or give you a wave from their dug out canoes.



The Surf

The southern area of coastline has rarely been surfed as the few surfers that have visited the Solomon's go to Gizo and Skull Island north west of Marovo Lagoon.

The crew from Go Tours Travel produced a successful promotional tour for TRACKS and were among the first in this remote area, however there's still plenty of exploring to be done.


Things to do

Marovo Lagoon has plenty of local village activities on offer from excellent walks to huge waterfalls as well as snorkelling on some of the best and most unspoilt reefs, night spotlighting for coconut crabs or arrange a local boatman to take you fishing and to visit their food markets is a real treat.

As far as nightclubs, TV or video, phone, cars etc are concerned you won't find them here.

It's the "Ideal Stress Relief" holiday



Airfare rates

New Rates are available now, please check with Nick


Small aircraft are used; Islanders and Twin Otters (9 & 18 seats) high season can be a hassle getting surfboards on these planes.



Accommodation rates

Horena Lodge.
Accommodation - $25 per/head
Meals;
Breakfast $6, Lunch $8 & Dinner $11
Transfers - Seghe/Horena/Seghe $12 per/head plus fuel.

Most other Marovo Eco Lodges have similar rates for accommodation and meals.

Traditional dinner of mud crab, Lobster or coconut crab can be arranged, and of course there's always plenty of fish, fresh tropical fruit, coconut cakes etc.

The thatched roof Lodges are all traditionally built of local timbers, fairly private and run by friendly local families.

Take your own fishing and snorkelling gear, good old walking shoes, personal insect repellent, sun protection.

The drinking water is usually mountain fed springs and very good and there's always plenty of fresh coconut milk, which is very good for you


To Book

Simply email us with your details ... but give yourself plenty of time as to contact the various lodges is by HF radio and can take time to get a reply.

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