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Sigatoka River Safari offers snapshot of Fiji village life


Wendy O’Dea
 |  Special to USA TODAY 10Best

Fiji excited to welcome tourists after long COVID-19 closures

Fiji welcomed tourists for the first time in two years on December 1, following the prolonged closure of its international borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Shane Hussein via Storyful

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On a recent visit to Viti Levu — Fiji’s main island — my teen daughter and I stayed at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa. The property overlooks stunning Natadola Bay, considered by many to be the island’s best beach. The resort grounds are adorned with tropical gardens and native Polynesian art. Tiki torches light the winding, paved paths around the 14-hectare property.

It would have been easy to stay put and spend days enjoying this paradise, but, upon the concierge’s recommendation, we opt for a tour with Sigatoka River Safari, which offers visitors to the island an opportunity to experience daily village life and traditions.

Viti Levu: A river runs through it

The Sigatoka is Fiji’s longest river. With most of its banks still undeveloped, it winds through the center of the island. Our tour guide, “Captain Jack,” as he refers to himself, leads a group of about 10 of us as he races down the…



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