Before you go

Your trip to Malolo.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Malolo – Nadroga e Navosa Destination Mamanuca Islands about 56 km from Sigatoka

How to get there

Pista de Malolo Lailai (PTF) Malolo Lailai · 3 km
Aeroporto Internacional de Nadi (NAN) Namaka · 30 km
Port Denarau Marina (barcos para as ilhas) Denarau · 23 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Boats depart from Port Denarau Marina, and seaplanes and helicopters operate from Nadi. The crossing from Denarau takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. The nearest airstrip is on Malolo Lailai, adjacent to it.

How many days

Three to five nights, to combine beach time, snorkeling, a visit to Solevu village and a hike up the hills.

When to go

From May to October, the dry season, days are usually sunny and cooler. From November to April it’s hotter, the water is warmer and there are occasional heavy rains and cyclone risk.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. There are no roads for cars; you walk along trails and travel by boat between beaches.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Malolo

Morning
Visit to Solevu village
With a guide, visit Solevu village with shoulders and knees covered, and take part in the kava ceremony (sevusevu).
Afternoon
Beach and snorkel
Return to the beach and snorkel on the reefs offshore, at high tide.
Late afternoon
Trail to the viewpoint
In the late afternoon, climb one of the island’s hills to see the lagoon and neighboring islands.
Evening
Lovo night
If available, try lovo, food cooked in an earth oven, prepared on festive occasions.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Malolo have Fijian villages?

Yes, two, including Solevu, the seat of the Mamanuca traditional chief. Visits are done with a guide and by invitation.

How should you dress to visit the village?

With shoulders and knees covered; a sarong (sulu) over shorts will do. Hats and sunglasses should be removed inside the village.

Are Malolo and Malolo Lailai the same island?

No. They are neighboring islands separated by a narrow channel. Malolo is the larger of the Mamanucas; Malolo Lailai, the smaller, has the airstrip and the marina.

Can you walk on Malolo?

Yes. There are trails across the hills with views over the lagoon; the most pleasant times are early morning or late afternoon.

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