Daytrips for Namosi Eco Retreat daytrippers or accommodation guests can include hiking, waterfall, bili bili river raft and more. Two daytrips are offered, both valued at FJ$94 plus transport and including lunch. The Daytrips are the: Waterfalls Trip and the "Unplugged" Retreat day. Otherwise stay a few days in the tropical highlands of Namosi Province. This village retreat has authentic Bures (huts) and Valenikana (dining hall) handcrafted by local people using traditional Fijian building methods.This eco-retreat is an authentic experience to get “back to the basics” of life.
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This was our first of three village stays in Fiji and it was such a great experience. Everyone was so friendly and made us feel very welcome. We were the only ones at the lodging and so we had the entire grounds to ourselves (along with the kids who came to play rugby with us every day!)
The accommodation was clean and bright and the shared bathrooms were only a short walk from our bure. They had created a dining area for guests with picnic tables, whereas other village stays you ate on the floor, which is a normal Fijian custom. Each night there was live music and the singing was fabulous and harmonized.
We were lucky to have a unique experience there, as we stayed when the village school was celebrating Fiji Day before breaking for holiday. We were invited to join the parents of two villages to watch their children sing and dance in celebration. What a treat it was. Everyone was having a great time and we felt very grateful to have experienced it alongside them. We also went swimming in the river with a bunch of kids after school, which was really fun for our kids (6&8), and we hiked up behind the village for some great views.
You are 1.5 hours up into the mountains off Queens Rd - we had Danny (shout out to how awesome he is) come pick us up at the bus stop in Navua and drive us in. We then had to wade into the Waidina River to get over to the grounds, which was such a cool experience in itself. You could also take a busy to Namosi Village from Suva and arrange to be picked up there, or rent your own 4 wheel drive and do the drive yourself.
There was no cell reception or wifi up there, though we might have been the last guests to have that amazing unplugged experience. They were putting in a cell tower for the village school while we were there. I'd say things are about to change up there, but my hope is that the retreat continues to have an unplugged atmosphere.
I highly recommend this type of accommodation for the more adventurous and curious travel, especially with kids. If you're well able for more rustic living, you'll gain so much by immersing yourself in an authentic Fijian experience. The curated resorts are a far cry from what Fiji really looks like, and their touristy day trips into villages don't really give you the same exposure, compared to when you stay overnight.
This is a must in my mind, if you are inquisitive and want to learn as you explore.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Really enjoyed our time with the Danny and the staff, plus we spent a lot of time with people from the nearby villages. We came as part of our honeymoon for 3 days and 2 nights.
The highlight was our time with the people (from the villages and a few other guests). Kids came and played at the riverside, and we had nightly music and yaqona sessions in the nice community seating area and in front of the bonfire. It helped us learn a lot about Fiji, more than you take away at a beach resort. One of us wasn't feeling well, so we didn't do any of the hiking adventures, but we were happy to just hang out around the site and watch village life.
The stars were also a highlight. I saw more there than in remote areas of the Rocky Mountains!
The bures are newly decorated and so colorful. They were super clean for an outdoor/camping type experience. The bathrooms were also well maintained (although you should not expect hot water).
Sylvia was a great cook and I had some of the top meals of my two weeks there.
We got there in a non-4-wheel drive Hyundai Santa Fe, however I think I benefited from my off-road driving experience growing up in the mountains. You may want to get a taxi if you don't want to risk it.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Seasons come and go but my love for nature remains. NER is a place for nature lovers. Nestling on the hillside facing Mt. Vina, it sure does give a magnificent mountain view! We had a lovely weekend - a breath of fresh air and unplugged. The staff body was terrific, the Fiji Island hospitality nature. The ambience was beyond expression. The organic meals and freshly uprooted pounded kava added icing to the cake. Honestly, I used to think Savusavu kava is the best but the Navunikabi one is so refreshing!! The chilling Luva River - crystal clear rejuvenates me. The children of Navunikabi village were so friendly and well spoken. They fascinate me. This is a place to unwind and reconnect with nature. Highly recommended! Uro ga vei kemudou na Turaga ni Navunikabi..😄😄😄 Kemudou tu ga!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Namosi Eco Retreat was amazing, special, and relaxing! Danny was a truly amazing host with a special knack for facilitating a great social exchange. There was great food, a gorgeous waterfall hike, and a cool, beautiful, and relaxing river.
There was a nearby village with friendly, welcoming, and interesting people. Danny, being from that village, facilitates wonderful and natural exchanges: paddleboarding & swimming in the river together, easter egg hunt with the kids, kava & music in the communal burre, and playing cards & coloring with the kids.
The views are consistently breathtaking in all directions. There is a hike that leads to a gorgeous waterfall with a very fun swimming hole. We swam with our guides (teenagers from the village) which was super fun!
There are not luxury accommodations, it's much closer to camping. You should bring a flashlight, jacket, and bug-spray.
The food is cooked by two women from the village and it's different, authentic, and delicious.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Namosi. Danny, Meta, Kiko, and the ladies who cooked our meals were all wonderful and extremely helpful. Meals were all prepared from fresh local produce and were delicious. Hiking, raft building, and village visits (to school and to watch rugby practice) kept us busy. Really enjoyed relaxed evenings, night entertainment and chatting with Danny and the team over cava. We hired an SUV (Subaru Forrester all wheel drive) to drive from Nadi to Namosi, which was fine. Road is rough in spots - we didn't need a 4WD, only a vehicle with good ground clearance. The valley where the eco retreat is situated is a Garden of Eden - the location is stunning. We are in our 60's and managed the river crossing and hike up the mountain, with wonderful help from the team.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Limited Boundaries to the outside world you are basically on your own and full on concentration during training. Just right for FEMAT TMT.
Vinaka vakalevu Namlsi Eco Lodge and lolomas to Navunikabi village and TNK
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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What an amazing experience! From the fabulous journey up through the mountains, to the exciting river crossing (aided by the nimble staff and village locals) to the comfortable and peaceful lodge setting. Truly something we will not forget.
A play, sleep, eat repeat adventure!
Our principal host was in Suva during our visit, but Vita and Kuta were the perfect hostesses, nothing was ever an issue for them, and they put everything in to making sure we had stacks of fun and adventure, combined with full bellies during our stay. We took a trip to the nearby village in the beautiful rain to watch the guys and gals play some exciting footy. So cool to see the girls in amongst the action, we were sad to have missed their training, they sound like a great team, and we look forward to hearing how their season goes!
Logistics. We hired a 4 x 4 and we could have done it comfortably in an SUV as well, but appreciated the extra grunt. It was easy to find with google maps route downloaded. The ladies took our electronics to their village for charging overnight as the lodge is not set up for charging appliances. I loved having hiking boots, a sarong, shorts/shirt for swimming and a hand fan for the heat of a small hike.
Definitely recommend having two full days (three nights) as an ideal minimum but you can do it with just two nights and one full day also.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I didn’t sleep overnight on this trip but I spent the day there on a school trip. Out of all the places and organizations we went to this was my favourite. We got to hike up a beautiful mountain and see the view, they cooked us a wonderful lunch and also got to swim/make rafts in the river. Not only that but we were able to watch and be apart of their traditional kava cerimonies and dances. I highly suggest going here the service and buildings were wonderful and the people were lovely. I highly suggest!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:It gets very hot, wear lots of sun protection and a hat.
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Amazing location for training. Food was fantastic, accommodation simple but comfortable. Going to sleep with the river in the background was memorable. Swimming in the river after a long hot day was the perfect way to relax. Do yourself a favour and get back to nature at Namosi!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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We spent seven wonderful nights at the Eco Retreat. Everything was great - the food was delicious, the welcome was so warm, and the bures were perfect. The staff really made us feel like family. The location is stunning. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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PRICE RANGE
$111 - $113 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FijiViti LevuNavunikabi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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