Happy Valley Eco Forest Homestay

Bula! My name is Navitalai Caba (Navi), and I am living with my wife (Assy) and my four kids. We would love for you to stay in our home in Nakalavo village (13km from Sigatoka) and experience the true Fijian life, with requests for home-cooked meals. Upon arrival, we host a kava ceremony to welcome you. Village tradition requires guests to bring half a kilo of kava (plant root) beforehand to present to the chief, which officially welcomes you to our village. Please see "Other things to note" The space Our home can accommodate up to 6 people. We have 2 double beds and 1 bunk bed. The rooms are traditional fijian style, with fly nets and fans provided. My home is located right at the end of the village, close to the chief's house. We are very close to the river, which we use for mussels diving and swimming. Ýou are welcome to walk around the village, everyone is very friendly. Nearby, there is a school, farming area, fijian massages and good hikes that lead to a lovely view. We provide convenient pickup and drop off service from airport, hotel or any place in the island for a reasonable fee. Please contact for further details. We also provide all inclusive packages for multi day activities, transportation including your meal options. Guest access You will have your own room, but all other parts of the home are shared with the family (bathroom, kitchen...). You can park your car by our home. During your stay You can either text me or call me through my phone number 9498024 (vodaphone) 7458551 (Digicel) You are also welcome to be a part of the development of our village. Please let us know if you would like to be involved. Our village will appreciate your help and support. Other things to note If you want to experience the real fijian life and move away from hotels and motels, please come to the village and experience this with us. In the hotels, you will be eating the same menu as back home, so instead come to the village and try our home-cooked fijian dishes. See below for further pricing details. You will have no regret in choosing our home for better experience. KAVA CEREMONY Kava is our traditional drink made from a root plant. I recommend you to buy kava root from our local market. You will present your kava after dinner and enjoy a cup or two of it with the villagers. They will love you to ask more questions and they will love to share our culture and traditions. Join us for an authentic kava ceremony, a sacred Fijian tradition where we gather in a circle to share yaqona and stories. You'll drink the earthy, mildly relaxing beverage from a coconut shell bilo while learning the proper customs of clapping and saying "bula." The kava will make your lips tingle as its calming effects help you connect with locals and fellow travelers in a spirit of community. This isn't just a drink - it's a meaningful cultural exchange that welcomes you into the Fijian way of life. Kids in the village love to play with you and show you around in the village so, if you would like, you can buy them snacks or lollies just to make them happy too! MEALS All cooking is done by us at home. We can even provide vegetarians meals if you interested. We provide three meals a day at a cost, with free coffee and afternoon tea. Meal charges will be discussed on your arrival, but per person per day averages 80FJD. DRESS CODES To honor our village traditions and show respect during your stay, we kindly ask guests to follow these customs: 1) Women must wear long skirts, sulus (sarongs), or dresses that cover that knees, pants are not sufficient. We're happy to provide a sulu if needed. 2) Please remove hats and sunglasses 3) Shoes are not to be worn inside the house, only outside. ACTIVITIES 1) collecting fresh water mussels 2) Horse riding 3) Hiking 4) Fijian Bobo to meet aunty Tobby 5) School visit 6) Natadola beach picnic 7) Sand dunes trip 8) Kula Eco park tour 9) Sunday church service 10) Attending traditional ceremonies 11) Farm trip to Iliki's farm. 12) guided cave tour All trips will be discussed and arranged depending on what you are interested in. We offer transportation and guided tours to many interesting places.