Uafato Rainforest Reserve is one of the truly outstanding regions in the South Pacific. Set in a secluded bay on the east coast of Upolu Island, the region seldom receives visitors although Uafato village is accessible by dirt road only an hour and half drive from Apia and offers fale accommodation for tourists.

In a conservation bid to preserve and restore the traditional hard wood rain forests in Samoa, the Uafato Forest Reserve was established. Uafato offers the chance for excellent hiking through the tropical forest to hidden waterfalls, the chance to spot flying foxes and endemic birds in their natural habitat, and the opportunity to hear about the legendary sites related to the god Moso.

Uafato and the surrounding villages are also recognised as the best wood carvers in Samoa. This is a good opportunity to see the carvers in action and to buy excellent products that help support the local people.

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Our top 10 things to do in Samoa

1) - Stay in a Traditional Beach Fale,
explore secluded locations in the real samoa

2) - Robert Louis Stevenson - Historical Apia Town
Robert Louis Steveson house, museum and grave

3) - Saanapu to Return to Paradise Beach Walk, Upolu
stroll for miles along secluded beaches and rock pools

4) - Circle Island Sightseeing Tours, Upolu & Savaii,
tropical waterfalls to golden beaches

5) - Visit American Samoa,
explore the National Parks and wild coastline of Tutuila Island

6) - Fire Dancing,
traditional dancing, fire dancing and feast

7) - The Art of Tatoo - A Samoan Tradition
watch a master tatooist in action - or get one yourself!

8) - Falealopu Rainforest Reserve, Savaii,
canopy walk, sea arches, sacred rainforest;

9) - Swim with Turtles at Satoalepai, Savaii,
lava flow, rainforest, waterfall and turtles

10) - Woodcarvers of Uafato Forest Reserve, Upolu
experience fa'a samoa, village life and traditional handicrafts


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