One of the unique opportunities in Samoa is to swim with turtles at either Satoalepai Wetlands in Savaii or off Namua Island.
Satoalepai is an inland sanctuary where green turtles are raised in the part fresh-water / part salt-water wetlands. This stunning location has a partitioned pool where a half a dozen green turtles are looked after by the local landowners. It is possible to stay overnight in the over water fales and swim with the turtles. The turtles are part of a conservation drive in Samoa to raise awareness of these supreme sea mammals and to help safeguard their future. The turtles are released into the ocean when they become reproductive.
If you would rather the opportunity to swim with green turtles in their natural environment, the best place is off the south east coast of Upolu around the Aleipata Islands.
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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) - Circle Island Tour, Upolu & Savaii,
tropical waterfalls to golden beaches
3) - Woodcarvers of Uafato Forest Reserve, Upolu
experience fa'a samoa, village life and traditional handicrafts
4) - Alofaaga Blowholes and Coastal Walk, Savaii,
lava flow, black sand beach, craters and blowholes
5) - Saanapu to Return to Paradise Beach Walk, Upolu
stroll for miles along secluded beaches and rock pools
6) - Visit Manono Island,
traditional fishing villages, archaeological sites;
7) - Falealopu Rainforest Preserve, Savaii,
canopy walk, sea arches, sacred rainforest;
8) - Swim with Turtles at Satoalepai, Savai'i,
lava flow, rainforest, waterfall and turtles
9) - Fia Fia night,
traditional dancing, fire dancing and feast
10) - Visit American Samoa,
organised overnight trips
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