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19/01/2025
SAVUILOLO (Secret Falls) NAUSORI HIGHLANDS
How to get there
It has been a while since our last hike in FIJI. This time we looked at something in our burning west. Savuilolo Falls lie in the Nausori Highlands region. The easiest way to get there is to take the Nausori Highland Road from Nadi backroad. You can Google Map “Nararara Creek”. This is a 1-1.5-hour drive inland. Google map directs you to a creek off the road that is accessed via a walking trail. Stop the car at the road where the trail begins. This should be at a green bus shelter. Above the bus shelter is a small settlement. Best to go the house above the shelter and seek permission to go see the falls. Best to take some Kava and some supplies for the villagers. This is not a commercial tour and thus we are recommending following standard village protocols.
There are two ways to see the falls, from the top or the bottom, we are biased towards seeing the falls from the bottom because of our fear of heights and for the best pictures. The hike to top of the falls is easier we have been told; however, you will need to lie down on your stomach and crawl to the edge of the falls, not sure how interesting that would be
To get to the bottom is a 40–45-minute walk (depending on your fitness levels). This is a moderate hike however some people may find it difficult getting down a steep gully and then walking up on the way back.
What to bring
We recommend wearing comfortable long sleeve shirt and shorts for this hike. To our surprise the trails are well maintained
What to expect on the hike?
The hike after the creek is a bit technical and progress is slow especially during rainy periods. Walking down the gully can be hard as well during rainy periods. The final 200 meters of the trail were overgrown, but access was not completely restricted
The waterfall
The waterfall is sleek and beautiful with about a 20-30M fall from top to bottom. We recommend visiting this is in a wetter part of the year when waterflow is higher and a beautiful mist is visible at the base of the fall. There are beautiful pools at the top of the fall which also can be seen if the trail to the top is followed
How can we help
Hit us up if you need directions or a guide to the site. We are adventure seekers and would love to help fellow adventurer. You can contact our guide Rusi on +6792480641 (reception maybe a bit shady!)
