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situated lagoon-side by Peava village, Gatokae Island, at the southeastern tip of the Solomons' Western Province, the wilderness lodge features traditional construction using sago palm leaf, wild bitalnat palm and village-sawn hardwood with exotic timber and pandanus mat interior. Catering for a maximum of six to eight guests, the lodge has been designed to meld the atmosphere of the Gatokae rainforest and ocean with the lifestyle of the neighbouring small village whilst retaining Western comforts and convenience. Groups of four or more adults have the Lodge and boats to themselves. If you are looking for privacy or a romantic getaway a sole-use rate is available. ............................... enjoy real Melanesian hospitality
with your Marovo hosts Waelinah, Vaelathy, and Joyce, and unique local
experiences and genuine adventure with the Wilderness guides. Our all
Solomon Island staff has been trained here in Peava, and years of experience
and integration have created a unique example of culturally- and environmentally
sustainable tourism. tariff is inclusive of all meals
which feature local organic produce from the village gardens, fresh
hand-caught seafood, and traditional and Pacific themes with an accent
on health. Satellite telephone is available 24/7 should you need to
stay in touch. The lodge has a solar power system with AC power inverter
for charging cameras and laptops etc, ceiling fans, and wood-fired hot
shower. A deepwater jetty provides walk-in boat access and easy swimming
and snorkelling access with large, safe swim steps, and tandem snorkelling
kayak and dugout canoe for your use. the world's best coral reefs and
most prolific and varied fishlife, lush tropical rainforest, and spectacular
scenery are right on your doorstep. The lodge has prime access to the
three wild and uninhabited islands of Bulo, MaleMale, and Kicha, the
2900 foot jungle-clad peak of Mt Mariu, and ancient fortified villages
and ceremonial sites. The reef and rainforest scenery represents a photographers
dream. Hornbills, eclectus parrots and megapodes coexist with frigate
birds, terns, herons, and sea eagles - refer to our 'hiking' and 'birding'
pages for information. The surrounding reefs and islands have provided
unique opportunities to the world's best underwater photographers and
appeared in leading journals and books. the surrounding ocean provides
freediving and snorkelling opportunities unsurpassed anywhere on Earth
- pristine unexplored reefs with caves, swim-throughs, abyssal dropoffs
and an extraordinary array of life from the tiniest exotics and crustaceans
to wahoo, sailfish, and tuna. Resident schools of barracuda and electric
blue fusileers are a fixture on the points and walls, and the deep channel
between Peava and Bulo Island has a resident school of spinner dolphins.
Refer to our 'snorkeling', and 'freediving' pages for info and images. incredibly diverse marine and
terrestrial ecosystems and the fascinating old culture of ritual headhunting
which persisted into the twentieth century are yet to be studied. Scientists
relate - "The Solomon Islands comprise one of the most culturally,
linguistically, and biologically diverse places on Earth" ;"
The Western and Central Solomons present the largest knowledge gap in
the prehistory of the Pacific". The Lodge concept encompasses the
direct and ongoing involvement of the scientific community, and it is
envisaged that field work and research form an integral part of the
lodge's operation as well as increasing the knowledge and awareness
of the islands' natural wealth and biodiversity. Refer to our 'tours'
and 'hiking & bushwalks' and 'biodiversity & conservation' pages
for more.
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