Tafua Rainforest Preserve & Crater
Tafua Savai'i Rainforest Preserve
A community rainforest reserve on the southeast corner, where a hike climbs to the forested rim of an extinct volcanic crater, and Samoan flying foxes are often seen circling overhead.
Tafua Peninsula was set aside as a reserve by villagers in the 1990s to protect its lowland rainforest, lava coastline and a forest-covered volcanic crater. Village guides lead visitors from Tafua village on a 30-45 minute hike to the crater rim, where you can look down over a crater filled with green trees. Large Samoan flying foxes and tropical birds are often spotted here. The southern side of the peninsula also has lava coastline and sea arches. A guide fee and an entry fee apply. Wear non-slip shoes and bring water. It is about 20 km from Salelologa.
Opening hours
Daytime (local villager guide required)
Nearby sights
- Salelologa Wharf & Market
- Afu Aau Waterfall
- Pulemelei Mound
- Sapapali'i & John Williams Monument
- Mu Pagoa Waterfall
- Lano Beach
- Alofaaga Blowholes
- Mount Matavanu Crater