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Lakes
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Satoalepai Wetlkands is famous for its swim with turtles in Samoa tag. This beautiful setting with four over water bungalows looking out onto tranquil lakes is one of the most unique accommodations in the South Pacific. A large living room with verandah overlooking the lake and enclosed bedroom. Behind the fales are a network of cool fresh water pools where you can swim with sea turtles. Take a traditional outrigger canoe for the day and explore the waterways and enjoy stunning mountain views. Your hosts are will ensure your stay is comfortable in every way and will provide three hearty meals per day.
On-Site Activities:
Kayak
Turtle Sanctuary
Nearby Attractions:
Lakes
Saleaula Lava Fields
Getting There:
Polynesian Airlines offers fights from Faleolo Intternational Airport on the north west coast of Upolu to Moata Airport, about five km from Salelologa Town on the south eastern tip of Savai'i. Cost is about ST$50 one way with five flights per day and take just 20 minutes offering aerial sightseeing on the way. Ferries depart Mulifanua Wharf on eastern Upolu five times a day, costing just ST$7 one way and taking 1 hour and 15 minutes. There's a twice daily fast ferry taking just 45-minutes and costing a couple dollars more.
The easiest way to get to Satoalepai is to take the Green Turtle Tour which stops at the fales every day on request. Green Turtle are based in Salelologa and departs each day at 8am from Salelologa Wharf and reaches Satoalepai at 9am. Simply purchase your travel pass which enables you to hop-on and hop-off the bus as many times as you like during your stay and take a scenic and educational tour en-route.
A taxi direct to Satoalepai from Salelologa Wharf will cost about ST$30 (takes 50 minutes).
Car rental is best arranged from Apia and brought with you on the ferry.
There is a no bus service to Satoalepai as it is located a few km inland.
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