The awe inspiring Sigatoka River is the longest river on the island of Viti Levu, running from the hills of the Navosa Province right down to the sand dunes in Kulukulu, on the famous Coral Coast. The river provides locals with fresh water mussels (kai), fish, prawns, eels, water for agriculture and for drinking.

The river was used as the only means of transport from the coast to the interior right up until the late 1950’s. The travel time for many villagers from Navosa in those days was 3 days down alone, with the return journey being even longer.

Today the river is open to tourists and locals to see first-hand the natural beauty of the river and interior, all from the comfort of the safari jet boat.

• Jet boat ride the Sigatoka River to visit an authentic Fijian village
• This tour goes to different villages to help more than just one
• 4.5hr Safari Tour
• Experience a day in the life of the real ‘kaiviti’ (Fijian)
• Fiji’s original jet-boat safari
• Sigatoka River Safari is a half-day tour
• Custom-built safari jet boats
• Sigatoka River Safari received a Certificate of Excellence in 2011, 2012 and 2013
• Visit the village Chief’s bure (house) or community hall and take part in a kava ceremony
• Tour of the village and a traditional Fijian lunch, including wonderful fresh tropical fruit
• Traditional Fijian singing and dancing
• Passport to the village that also includes 10% shopping discount at Fiji Market & Tappoos
• 10% OFF selected meals at Koko’s Bar, Korotogo, Fiji
• Close to Coral Coast hotels
• Complimentary Safari Sulus (sarong) for all women

Itinerary

MORNING TOUR
*please note, timings are approximate except for departure time

8.45am – 9.25am
Depart Sigatoka Town on Safari transfers with Safari guide. From this time until guests reach the Sigatoka River Safari jetty, the driver or guide will explain more about the history of the area and the history of the villagers along the valley road. Should you wish to take pictures you are able to do this along the way inland.

9.30am – 9.45am
The Safari Jet Boat captains and operations team will welcome guests upon arrival. There are restrooms available and lockers as well for safe keeping of extra bags/change of clothes. After wearing life jackets and receiving their safety briefing among other announcements, the Jet Boat Captains will lead guests to their respective jet-boats.

9.55am – 10.20am
Head up the Sigatoka River with jet boat captains with commentary stops along the way and learning more about Fiji history and the history of the Sigatoka Valley.

10.30am – 12.30pm
Time spent at host village: Arrive at designated/host village, where upon meeting village guide, guests will have a sevusevu or traditional Fijian kava ceremony and are able to have a taste of kava and meet the chief of the village and the other elders.

Village Tour: After the ceremony the village guide will lead the new friends (newly welcomed village members) for a tour around the village, where they can ask all questions about life in the village etc. This is then followed by Lunch and Entertainment

12.40pm – 1.20pm
Guests head down to the river and enjoy our the homeward journey, which includes a few gentle manouvuers (Sigatoka Spins – 360 degrees) ** Guests are asked whether they would like to participate in this aspect of the trip, as if they opt not to then they are safely dropped back to the jetty and the Cpt will then head out with the remaining guests to perform the signature spins!

1.30pm – 2.00pm
Depart Sigatoka River Safari base and head to town for a 10 minute break for quick shopping at Tappoos or Safari HQ if required or asked for by guests.

AFTERNOON TOUR
*please note, timings are approximate except for departure time

1.00pm – 1.25pm
Depart Sigatoka Town on Safari transfers with Safari guide. From this time until guests reach the Sigatoka River Safari jetty, the driver or guide will explain more about the history of the area and the history of the villagers along the valley road. Should you wish to take pictures you are able to do this along the way inland.

1.30pm – 1.45pm
The Safari Jet Boat captains and operations team will welcome guests upon arrival. There are restrooms available and lockers as well for safe keeping of extra bags/change of clothes. After wearing life jackets and receiving their safety briefing among other announcements, the Jet Boat Captains will lead guests to their respective jet boats.

1.55pm – 2.20pm
Head up the Sigatoka River with jet boat captains with commentary stops along the way and learning more about Fiji history and the history of the Sigatoka Valley.

2.30pm – 4.30pm
Time spent at host village: Arrive at designated/host village, where upon meeting village guide, guests will have a sevusevu or traditional Fijian kava ceremony and are able to have a taste of kava and meet the chief of the village and the other elders.

Village Tour: After the ceremony the village guide will lead the new friends (newly welcomed village members) for a tour around the village, where they can ask all questions about life in the village etc. This is then followed by Lunch and Entertainment

4.40pm – 5.15pm
Guests head down to the river and enjoy our the homeward journey, which includes a few gentle manouvuers (Sigatoka Spins – 360 degrees) ** Guests are asked whether they would like to participate in this aspect of the trip, as if they opt not to then they are safely dropped back to the jetty and the Cpt will then head out with the remaining guests to perform the signature spins!

5.25pm – 5.45pm
Depart Sigatoka River Safari base and head to town for a 10 minute break for quick shopping at Tappoos or Safari HQ if required or asked for by guests