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A seven night-eight day adventure around North Eastern Fiji - through jungle, into villages, along beaches, across reefs and onto islands at the very edge of Fiji time!
The Vitika (veeteeka) will take the Vorovoro experience to the road - a slow, traditonal journey using local transport and on foot with equal emphasis on culture and the environments we pass through.
There will be a mixture of village stays and bush camps, including a classic survivor style island stay (minus the cameras).
Vitika IMPACT
As with Vorovoro we will be looking to make a strong, positive social impact and a minimal negative environmental impact. The Vitika will look to celebrate Fijian culture - as each group of tribe members learn the approrpiate etiquette from sevusevu to meke! We will carry out all the non-recyclable trash we generate (we will be measuring our waste) and aim to share sustainable lifestyle and development ideas with each other and the communities we come into contact with.
"Having only recently been on a couple of trips up the coast to Udu and through the interior of North Eastern Vanua Levu, I can't believe I haven't been sooner. It is the most spectacular part of Fiji I've seen in three years of travelling around the country. But the really special thing about this jounrey is that you will be staying with Vorovoro's extended family along the way. The Vitika is a great way to help spread some of the trade we've brought to Vorovoro to even more remote areas in a responsible way, and for tribe members to see and learn more from one of the most inspiring parts of the world I've visited." Ben Keene
"Early next morning we woke one by one and walked out onto the porch to be greeted with our first sighting of where exactly we were in the world. The house was atop one side of a huge valley, which was as green as you could ever imagine"
Vitika Itinerary
Day one, Labasa to B-acu:
AM, arrive Labasa. Await full complement of trekkers Visit market to buy Kava and supplies Midday/early PM, Three hour bus ride from Labasa heads Eastwards into the mountainous interior of Vanua Levu. Dusk drop off and an hours trek into the bush to stay at local settlement. Sevusevu, rest/wash/ eat/kava-ceremony/sleep
Day two, B-acu to Naboutini:
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Wake to 360 degree view of jungle and breakfast. Full days trek through the bush, following river all the way to the ocean. Beach walk to Naboutini village where Junior's family are from. Sevusevu, rest/wash/eat/kava-ceremony/sleep
Day three, Naboutini to Tawake:
Early boat from Naboutini to Tawake village with possiblity of short trek and a night time bush camp. Sevusevu in local settlement Rest/wash/eat/sleep
Day four, Tawake to Yasawa:
Early boat part way to Yasawa followed by a trek to Yasawa village via settlements and local school. PM visit to the Meridian line. Sevusevu, rest/wash/eat/kava-ceremony/sleep
Day five, Yasawa to Nabouna (Via Udu Point):
Trek around the spectacular Udu point, visiting the lighthouse and a settlement for lunch Boat back to Yasawa followed by trek to Nabouono Village on North side of point in time for a lagoon bath at sunset Sevusevu, rest/wash/eat/kava-ceremony/sleep
Day six, Nabouna to Cawaro:
Meet boat captain Api for two hour boat ride Cawaro in Lagi bay, stopping to spear fish for the chief. Sevusevu, rest/wash/eat lunch PM visit local boarding school Evening in Cawaro village, kava ceremony/sleep
Day seven, Cawaro to Gevo Island:
AM, Trek to Lagi Bay Meet boat captain and leave from Lagi bay to Gevo Island for Survivor Bush Camp Arrive Gevo island, Sevusevu at local settlement Construct beach shelter and ready the camp Rest/wash/eat/sleep
Day Eight, Gevo Island to Vorovoro:
Leave depending on tides for two hour boat ride to Vorovoro for tea and cake. Tribe members staying on for Vorovoro remain on island, all others depart for Labasa lunchtime.
Your Tribewanted: Vitika Team
Junior: Your Guide
Many tribe members will have met Junior, but will probably know his brother - Save, and his mum - Va, a little better.
Api:
Your Captain
Api has captained almost 2000 tribal journeys on the water in the last two and a half years. He is our trusted brother on the water. Api's Hammock Society Interview
Sloggs:
Your Co-ordinator
Paul Sloggett came to Fiji in early July as a tribe member, was elected September Chief and is now promoting the project in and around Nadi. Sloggs was on our first Vanua Levu trek and will be on the first few Vitika's to make sure they go well.
How to secure your place on the Tribewanted: VITIKA
1. Check availability (maximum 10 in each group) by emailing Tribewanted
2. Book your week
3. Receive confirmation email
4. See you in Labasa
Frequently asked Vitkia Questions
What do I get for 235pounds?
7 nights accommodation All meals Guides All local transport: bus and boats Kava: Sevusevu for each village
What do I need to budget for?
International Flights to Fiji Domestic travel to Labasa (flights with Pacific Sun). Boats and Buses to Labasa cheaper but more patience and time needed! Sulu ($15) Extra snacks/ kava (but you can manage without) Tip for guides
What gear is essential?
Decent rucksack Good walking shoes - cross-trainers/ boots Suncream Raincoat
Recommended extras?
Mosquito net or good repellant for beach camps Thin camping style mattress
Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions for Tribewanted: VITIKA are the same as Tribewanted:
VOROVORO. For Vorovoro, read Vitika.
About Tribewanted:
Tribewanted is a unique community tourism project based on Vorovoro Island, Fiji. Tribe members join online before spending upwards of one week on Vorovoro living as part of a Fijian and global community. You can do as much as you like on Vorovoro from collecting firewood to spearfishing to learning the local dance. "If there's one thing you do in life, make sure its Tribewanted" Lisa Niari
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