In the South Pacific Ocean northeast of Australia lies the Samoa archipelago, the western part of which is the Independent State of Samoa. The country is spread over two large and eight small islands and serves as a popular holiday destination for tourists from Australia, New Zealand and North America. Among other natural attractions are the famous waterfalls of Samoa, of which there are several dozen on the islands.
Walks around Upol
The second largest of the Samoan islands, Upolu is famous for the fact that Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of the adventure pirate novel Treasure Island, lived on it for a long time. And also the smallest spiders in the world are found on Upola, listed for their unusual size in the Guinness Book of Records.
And yet, ecotourism fans prefer walks to the waterfalls of Samoa, which rustle on Upolu Island in the depths of tropical rainforests. The most famous are located off the south coast.
You can get to Papapapai-Tai Falls by Cross Island Road from the capital of the country, Apia. Turning onto Lanotoo Poad about halfway, you will see one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Samoa with a difficult to pronounce name. Its height is about 100 meters.
Returning to Cross Island Road and continuing south along it, you can reach a whole cascade of waterfalls:
- Togitogiga Falls is famous for its swimming pool, formed in the rocks by nature itself. There are picnic tables, changing rooms and toilets on the shore of the cleanest reservoir.
- The Conoroa Falls stream falls a little to the west and can be reached by turning off Cross Island Road onto Le Mafa Pass Road. Overlooking Samoa Falls, the picnic area is ideal for relaxing under the shade of tropical trees.
The 55-meter Fuipisia Falls is another ideal subject for photo shoots in the hot tropics against the backdrop of lush greenery. It is located in the north of Upolu Island.
Savaii and falling water
The rainforests of Savaii, the largest island in the archipelago, also hide many natural masterpieces, including waterfalls. Samoa has a lot of rivers and streams with perfectly clear water, and therefore, while walking through the jungle, travelers do not have to carry an extra burden, but can only enjoy the surrounding landscapes.
On the southern coast of the island, guides show tourists the Afu Aau Falls, dropping its waters into a deep lagoon. Local boys put on a breathtaking show here, jumping into the natural pool from the sheer cliffs.
In the east of the largest island of Samoa, the turbulent flow of the Mu Pagoa Falls is rustling. It is close to the ocean and its natural pool is shallow and completely safe for swimming.
